Q: Will my eyes get damaged if I hold books very close to the eyes?
The place where reading material is held has no effect on health of the eyes or need of the glasses, but it is preferable to hold the books at arm’s length for comfortable reading.
There is no scientific evidence that diet plays any role in the need for glasses, nor will a change in diet or a special diet or vitamins makes any difference.
There are a few eye diseases related to lack of vitamins or to malnutrition, especially in people who are the victims of famine or primitive condition
Q: My Child"s glasses number is increasing too fast!
Get your child’s eye examined regularly. Usually the number increases in growing age till puberty or till the body height increases. If your child is healthy, he does not need any medicines. If there is excessive use of computer or TV viewing, it can be reduced.
Q: Why do we need to wait for so long? Do we need to put eye drops always?
For a complete checkup we need to dilate the pupils so that the view of retina is complete and any problem with the retina can be detected at an early stage.
In a person with cataract, the doctor sees if his vision can be improved with glasses, accordingly ,he advises glasses. If vision is less and not good enough to pursue daily activity, then surgery is the answer.
Lasers are not normally used for cataract operation, it is a misconception. Today, majority of cataracts are operated by PHAKOEMULSIFICATION. This is a stitchless operation, here cataract is broken into small pieces and removed by suction and subsequently, foldable lens is implanted.
Q: Can you suggest tips for maintaining good eye sight?
Eye care tips
Do not read sleeping or in moving vehicle.
Keep proper distance while reading.
Do not read in dim light.
The light should come from behind and top while reading.
Do not watch TV while lying down.
There should at least be 6 to 8 feet distance between you and TV.
If you do not see clearly for distance ie. cannot read bus numbers when others can, or cannot read the indicator on railway platform when others can, you should see the eye doctor.
When the child's performance in school is becoming bad or cannot read on the blackboard from back bench or is squinting, consult the eye doctor.
Have a healthy diet full of green vegetable, fruits, carrot & milk.
Avoid smoking and Alcohol as it may increase risk og macular degeneration.
Protect your eyes from UV lights by wearing sunglasses.
