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Some individuals seek traditional methods, including family remedies, hoping to improve their eyesight and cure myopia naturally without invasive procedures. However, no legitimate medical research has confirmed the effectiveness of these remedies in completely curing myopia.

Certain traditional Eastern medicine practices or folk remedies might improve blood circulation to the eyes, alleviate eye strain and dryness, or enhance sleep quality—factors indirectly influencing vision. However, this doesn't mean they can reduce myopia or cure it entirely.

These remedies primarily offer supportive care and temporary symptom relief, not directly addressing the eyeball's structure or correcting refractive errors, the main causes of myopia. Therefore, you shouldn't expect to cure myopia using remedies with unclear origins or lacking scientific validation.

Many remedies circulating on social media or through word-of-mouth haven't been verified for their ingredients, dosage, or safety. Certain components could trigger allergies or affect the liver and kidneys with prolonged or improper use. Remedies requiring direct eye application may increase infection risk and corneal damage if sterility and ingredient control aren't ensured.

Myopia, a common refractive error, occurs when the eyeball is too long or the cornea is too curved, causing images to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it. Instead of following unverified methods, consult a reputable ophthalmological facility for a thorough eye exam and appropriate treatment advice. For young people, laser eye surgery, such as LASIK, SMILE, or Phakic IOL implantation, is a common and safe option with a high success rate if eligibility criteria are met.

An ophthalmic technician checks a woman's eyesight. Photo: Tam Anh General Hospital

You should also maintain a healthy lifestyle, including proper rest, a diet rich in vitamins A, C, and lutein, limiting screen time, and keeping the correct distance while reading or studying to protect your eyesight and prevent further myopia progression.

Dr. Pham Huy Vu Tung

High-Tech Eye Center

Tam Anh General Hospital, TP HCM