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7 Common Eye Care Myths – Debunked!

By Dhwani Jerajani +2 more

One of the most sensitive organs in our body, our eyes are subject to many myths and old wives tales. When it is a matter of sight, it is better to chaff out facts from fiction. From disbelieving hysteria around contact lenses to the killing fields that are the close quarters between eyes and screens, you have heard it all. We help you wade through the fog of paranoia around your eyes and tell you what is right from wrong when it comes to our visual sensory organs.

  1. Dim Lights and Reading
As dusk crept in and you were too absorbed in your book to realize it, someone in the family would switch on the lamps and chide you for not reading in the proper light and prophesied your loss of vision. They couldn’t be further from the truth. Reading or working in dim light may give you bad eye strain but that’s about it. It isn’t as catastrophic to make you lose your sight.
  1. Carrots and Vision
No doubts, carrots are a rich source of Vitamin A that is essential for good eyesight. But here’s the curveball, you need a small quantity of this essential vitamin for your eyes to function properly. Also, read about  10 best foods that are good for eye health
  1. Eye Exams are for the Blind
Those who feel have 6/6 vision feel it is redundant to get their eyes checked regularly. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Regular checkups go a long way in nipping any issues in the bud. Better safe than sorry. Even if you have a vision that could put Superman to shame, get your eyes tested at regular intervals.
  1. How Much and From Where You Watch TV Will Damage Your Eyes
There is no scientific research that seconds the belief that watching TV from close range or for too long will permanently reduce your sight. Again, it will definitely cause eye fatigue but nothing else. Children usually watch television or read their books from close to reduce their field of vision and to concentrate better. Get your children checked regularly for their sight to reduce delay in the discovery of problems if there are any.Also Read: Benefits of Salt Lamps: A Research-Based Exploration of Its Advantages
  1. Cross Your Eyes
You may unflinchingly cross your heart to prove a point but might not be so flippant about crossing your eyes because of all the dire warnings you got as a child about them getting stuck there permanently. Cross your eyes all you want because they will always come back in position. You are welcome.
  1. Genetics and Eye Problems
While genes do play a huge role in deciding what eye problems you will suffer from but think that you will have all the issues that your parents had is not correct. Glaucoma is inheritable for sure but refractive errors fall in the grey area. A cataract is related to age and not to genetics while myopia and hyperopia are also genetic.Also Read: Benefits of Salt Lamps: A Research-Based Exploration of Its Advantages
  1. Eye Exercises and Vision Improvement
Unless you caught your eye issues in childhood or preteens, there is little your eye exercises will do for you. These exercises help in focusing and convergence problems but that too with a lot of time and effort. However, they will teach you how to use your present level of vision efficiently.Also Read:  8 Simple Tips to Keep Your Eyes HealthyDisclaimer: The information provided here is for educational/awareness purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional and should not be relied upon to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The reader should consult a registered medical practitioner to determine the appropriateness of the information and before consuming any medication. PharmEasy does not provide any guarantee or warranty (express or implied) regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of the information; and disclaims any liability arising thereof.Links and product recommendations in the information provided here are advertisements of third-party products available on the website. PharmEasy does not make any representation on the accuracy or suitability of such products/services. Advertisements do not influence the editorial decisions or content. The information in this blog is subject to change without notice. The authors and administrators reserve the right to modify, add, or remove content without notification. It is your responsibility to review this disclaimer regularly for any changes.
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