What should I do if my twelve-year-old child is nearsighted?

Myopia in children is a very serious problem. It has become a social problem. To fundamentally solve this problem, the joint efforts of schools and parents are needed. For example, when children are young, parents should not put too much learning pressure on their children. They should educate their children to develop good eye habits and adjust their children’s diet, etc. So what is the correct solution to the myopia problem in children aged 11 or 12?

What should I do if my twelve-year-old child is nearsighted?

Most of the myopia in children is pseudomyopia, which is caused by the popularity of electronic products such as televisions, mobile phones, tablets and computers. Almost every household has one. Children are curious and like to play with electronic products. The blue light from the screen is very harmful to the eyes. First of all, we should control the time children spend playing electronic products. It is best not to exceed two hours a day. Secondly, children should receive vision correction treatment, mainly physical therapy. For example, wearing an eye mask when sleeping, such as the [Jingxintang] eye ​​mask, can effectively relieve eye fatigue. This is what the kids use. Finally, if parents have time, they should take their children out for walks and sightseeing more often. This can not only allow them to appreciate the beautiful scenery and broaden their horizons, but also allow them to exercise their bodies and enhance parent-child relationships.

If it is pseudomyopia, both Chinese and Western medicine can correct it. If true myopia is formed, it is difficult to reverse. You can only pay attention to prevent the degree from getting worse. It is recommended to go to the ophthalmology department of the hospital to observe whether it is pseudomyopia. Chinese medicine often treats it through massage, ear bean pressing, or through Chinese medicine to nourish the liver and kidneys and improve eyesight. Exercise properly and keep a good mood. Do not eat greasy food. Pay attention to your writing posture and look into the distance every half an hour. Friends can go to Xima Eye Clinic, which has more experience in this type of eye surgery and has a better grasp.

This varies from person to person, depending on the specific situation of the child, whether it is true myopia or false myopia, and the degree of myopia. If the severity is serious and affects the child's study and life, then they need to wear glasses in time to prevent further development of vision. At the same time, pay attention to treating bad eye habits, combine work and rest, and strengthen exercise.

Three major misunderstandings in the treatment of myopia in adolescents

Myth 1: Glasses are the first choice for myopia

When children's eyesight deteriorates, many parents choose to buy glasses for their children. However, the children's eyesight continues to deteriorate. Professionals point out that traditional methods of fitting glasses can only achieve optical correction and have no therapeutic effect on myopia. In addition, if the eyesight test is inaccurate or the lens quality is poor, it will aggravate the degree of myopia.

Myth 2: Surgery to treat myopia in adolescents

Experts point out that many children and adolescents with myopia are suffering from low-degree myopia and pseudomyopia. If laser surgery is used for treatment in order to achieve a quick cure, it is likely to cause a series of sequelae such as easy tearing, dizziness, and fatigue when exposed to strong light.

Myth 3: Eye drops can cure myopia

Many teenagers with myopia like to use eye drops for long-term treatment. However, ophthalmologists point out that although eye drops can quickly relieve eye fatigue in a short period of time, it cannot solve myopia. Moreover, eye drops are very irritating to the eyeballs and can cause dependence if used for a long time. They are not suitable for long-term use by adolescents who are in the growth and development period.