Anti-myopia eye preservation in children
Eye preservation to prevent myopia in children is very important, especially in modern times when children spend more time on screen. Here are some suggestions that help prevent or slow myopia in children:
✅ How to preserve eyes to prevent myopia in children
1. Screen time limit (mobile, tablet, computer)
• Not more than 1-2 hours / day should be used for children aged 6 +
• For young children (under 6 years old), the use of the screen should be avoided for more than 1 hour / day.
• A break of sight is recommended every 20 minutes, looking 20 feet (about 6 meters) for 20 seconds (called Rules).
2. Increase outdoor playing time
• Children should play outside at least 2 hours / day
• Natural light can slow the occurrence of myopia.
3. Read books in a well-lit place
• The light is not too bright or too little.
• Avoid reading in the dark or while lying on the side
4. Reading spacing or screen use
• When watching a screen or reading, it should be 30 to 40 centimeters from the eye.
• The child should not be bent too much.
5. Regular eye health check
• The child should be examined once a year, especially if there is a family history of myopia.
🧠 More tips.
• Avoid letting children use their mobile phones in the dark, such as bedtime.
• If a screen is required to study, corner the table with sufficient natural light or lighting.
If the child starts to look too close, should be taken to an ophthalmologist to assess the risk of myopia.
Parents must keep observing their children.
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