From eating carrots to watching TV, there are numerous pieces of advice passed on to us by our parents or grandparents to keep our eyes safe. But not all of them are true and should be believed. It is important to debunk the myths, especially, if it is about your eyesight. This will help you to take good care of your eyes and it is the first step to protect your vision for a lifetime. Here are 5 common eyesight-related myths you need to debunk:
Myth 1: Reading in dim light will affect your vision
Truth: Your eyes get tired very easily when you read in dim light, but this does not affect your eyesight. You just have to make sure that the focus of your reading light is directly on the page, not on your shoulder. When the light comes from behind your back it creates glare and makes it difficult to read.
Myth 2: Have carrots to improve your eyesight.
Truth: It is true that carrots are good for eyes because they are packed with vitamin A, but green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits are better. They are a rich source of vitamins and other essential nutrients, which can protect your eyes from problems like cataract. However, they cannot prevent or repair vision-related problems.
Myth 3: Do not wear glasses or contact lenses all the time.
Truth: If your ophthalmologist has prescribed glasses for reading, then use them. Reading without glasses will put lots of strain on your eyes and will make them tired easily. Using glasses will not weaken your vision.
Myth 4: Do not stare at a computer screen all day, it is harmful.
Truth: Staring at the screen for a very long time can strain your eyes, but it will not harm them. Make sure that the place where you are working has proper lighting. Take a break of 10 minutes after 2-3 hours. This will give some rest to your eyes.
Myth 5: If you cross your eyes, they will stick that way
Truth: Nope, this is completely incorrect. Our eyes muscle allow us to move them in all directions. Bringing both the eyes at the center will not force them to stick to that particular position.
