5 misconceptions about “eyesight” and “wearing glasses”

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5 misconceptions about “eyesight” and “wearing glasses”

1. Astigmatism is caused by reading a book. watching too much television

Astigmatism is an eye disorder. caused by the curvature of the cornea Not equal in each line. Which is considered a physical abnormality (internal factors) and even though sleeping and reading Watching television in the dark too often May cause eye fatigue. due to focusing on the eyes for a long time But it is not the main cause of astigmatism.


2. Astigmatism is not easily amenable to

This is a misconception. Because from statistics it was found that more than 50% of people with eye problems Astigmatism is often included, which is actually the problem of astigmatism. It’s a kind of visual symptom. that is different from myopia or farsightedness Explain how to observe easily. Is the person who is nearsighted or farsighted. Will see the numbers, letters, equally clear, all or equally dim, but for those with astigmatism will see that number or letter Some obvious or some unclear.


3. Presbyopia able to prevent

presbyopia problems with age It’s the process of changing the eye. naturally occurring This is because the lens of the eye is less flexible. Therefore, presbyopia is not a disease and at present it cannot be prevented. It will happen to everyone. Whether it is short-sighted, long-sighted, or normal sighted before the age of 40, even those who regularly eat food that nourishes their eyesight This problem cannot be avoided.

4. Nearsighted but does not wear glasses will make the sight more short

Dr. Nichada Pongthanyakon stated that wearing glasses or not wearing glasses Does not result in more short-sightedness But most of them are more of a false belief because usually the eyesight will increase gradually until the age of about 25 years, then the eyesight will start to stabilize or not increase much. The short-sighted glasses. Exceeding the actual eye value for a long time will make it more myopia. It usually occurs in children and is only temporary.


5. Putting on and taking off glasses will make myopia more.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sakchai Wongsakittirak academic chairman The Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand confirms that short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism depend on the balance of the eyeballs. between the curvature of the cornea, the lens of the eye, and the length of the eyeball Therefore, wearing glasses is so that the light that falls does not match the point of receiving the image Move to the point where you get the picture. And to sharpen the image itself. In short, putting on and taking off glasses is not about making myopia worse. Report from สมัคร ufabet