Nearsightedness in one eye can stem from habits of using one eye more than the other, wearing incorrect prescription glasses, unsuitable study lighting, or genetics.
I have about 0,75-1 diopter myopia; distant vision is slightly blurry, but I function normally. Do I need to wear glasses regularly, and if not, what are the effects on my eyes? (Mai Hanh, 20 years old)
Eight-year-old Minh Anh experienced blurred vision, eye strain, and dizziness despite wearing 3.5-diopter glasses. Doctors discovered her glasses were double her actual prescription.
Broccoli, fatty fish, eggs, legumes, and orange-yellow fruits and vegetables provide vitamins and antioxidants that help reduce eye strain and limit myopia progression.
Children wearing glasses for myopia who continue to squint at distant objects, frequently rub tired eyes, sit too close to the television, or lean in while studying may need a new prescription.
Difficulty seeing distant objects, squinting, frequent eye strain, and headaches can be indicators of myopia in children that parents should not overlook.
