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5 myths about vision care

There are many myths that are heard daily about eye care and visual health.

5 myths about vision care

1.- You have to eat carrots every day!

While it is true that the carrot is a vegetable with a rich content in vitamin A and which is essential for the health of the eyes, it is not true that it should be ingested in huge amounts. In fact, there are many more vegetables and food sources rich in this vitamin. The reality is that you should follow a healthy and balanced diet, including all the essential nutrients for a proper function of the body.


2.- Reading in poor lighting conditions 

It is generally said that reading in low light continuously harms the eyes. But the reality is quite different. It is true that it is not recommended to read without a source of natural light, but not for the damage that can be caused to the eyes, but because this will cause visual fatigue.

3.- Be careful with the computer!

In this sense, we must also mention another myth related to the previous one. It is often said that using the computer on a daily basis is also harmful to the eyes, even that it can cause us several kind of diseases. The reality is the same as the previous one, what this generates us is visual fatigue or ocular dryness.


4.- The sunglasses are only for summer

The sun can damage the eyes at any time of the year, even in winter, although in the summer months it is usually more aggressive because of its location. UV rays are a very known risk factor for the appearance of eye diseases. Therefore, it is important to protect the eyes every month of the year.


5.- Attending to an Ophthalmologist only when there is a vision problem

The most usual thing is that people only visit the Ophthalmologist when they have a serious problem that affects their eyes. However, prevention and care of the sight is more important. Therefore, it is highly recommended to attend to an Ophthalmologist once a year.

 


 

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