Jun 22nd 2020
Posted by Accuspire
Some Common Eye Myths
Remember that our parents used to say not to cross our eyes as they will stay that way and not to sit Too Close to the TV. Are they really true? Let us read below to find out.
Reading In Dim Light
Reading in dim light do not damage your eyes, but it may give you a headache. So if your kids are reading using a flashlight in bed, their eyes are not in danger.
Eating Carrots
Carrots are good source of vitamin A. It is very essential for maintaining eyesight. However, eating bunch of carrots before an eye examination is not going to make any changes of your eye result.
There is a common myth that people with weak eyes must avoid reading are doing detailed work. Eye is not a muscle, it is more like him camera in function and does not differentiate between fine detail or no detail at all.
Poorly fit contact lenses uncomfortable to wear and also damages the cornea of the eye. It is very important to check your eyes once a year and get recommendation from ophthalmologist to get the right lens for you.
Crossing the eyes gives headache. However if a child is having crossed eyes the condition is known as strabismus and request medical assistance. There is no evidence that sitting close to the TV hurts our eyes but if a child is sitting very close he or she may have nearsightedness.
