Why Do Many Children Wear Thicker Glasses For Myopia?

According to statistics from the American Public Health Association，most 10% preschooler have myopia problem or vision problem. But generally, children of this age can’t have complained and feedback in vision, How to effectively prevent and control the development of myopia in children.
     Many parents reflect that children often Squinting, frowning or tilting head, and rubbing eyes while reading in preschool, watching TV.  The parents were very vigilant and immediately took their children to optometry with glasses , but within a year, the children felt that they could not see clearly, and they had to change to thicker glasses immediately.

     Actually, thicker and thicker the child's glasses are, it is often because of wearing inappropriate glasses, especially the first pair of glasses. The fundamental reason is that it is extremely unscientific to equip children with glasses based on computer optometry data.
     For the prevention and control of adolescents’ myopia, you must not wear glasses blindly and casually. Eye examinations and medical optometry must be performed. According to the results of binocular visual function examination and mydriatic optometry, the cause of "true and false myopia" and deepening of myopia must be diagnosed. Develop a scientific myopia control plan for the child.
                                           
    Here are some tips for protecting your eyes
    1. Sufficient light
The light should be sufficient and comfortable (the light is too weak and the font is not clear, and the more you look, the closer you will be).
    2. Avoid reflections
The desk should have a side light device, the purpose of which is to reduce reflections and reduce eye damage.
    3. Don't read too long
Whether doing homework or watching TV, the time should not be too long, and it’s better to take a short break every hour or so.
    4. Sitting posture should be correct
Do not hunch over, lean close or do your homework on your stomach. This can easily cause excessive tension in the ciliary muscles and cause fatigue, which can lead to myopia.
    5. Reading distance should be moderate
The standard distance between the book and the eyes should be 30 cm, and the height of the desk and chair should also be adapted to the body.
    6. Don't watch TV too close
When watching TV, you should keep a distance of six to eight times the diagonal of the TV screen, and it is advisable to take a short break every hour.
    7. Sleep is indispensable, work and rest are regular
Insufficient sleep, the body is prone to fatigue, and it is easy to cause pseudomyopia.
    8. Do more exercises outside the home
Always look at the distance to relax the eye muscles, prevent myopia, and have more contact with nature. The green mountains and green fields are good for the health of the eyes.
    9. Nutritional intake should be balanced
No partial eclipse, special attention should be paid to the intake of vitamin B (germ vegetable, oatmeal, yeast).
    Do more eye exercises
    Do more eye exercises at home when you have time, so that your eyes will not be tired.
    Although students are busy with their homework, their eyes are the window to the soul.
In addition, parents are particularly reminded that once they find that their children's eyesight changes, they should be prevented and controlled in time, rather than casually wearing a pair of glasses.