Myopia refers to the light reflected by distant objects, which passes through the tortuous system of the eyes and forms images in front of the retina without adjustment. Usually, the onset of myopia in children has the characteristics of abnormal adjustment, progression and being easily disturbed by many factors. The occurrence of myopia in children is generally related to genetic factors and environmental factors. Children's myopia can be corrected by wearing rimmed glasses.

What should children do if they are nearsighted?

Before 1.7 years old, children's ametropia was mainly hyperopia and astigmatism, and from 7 years old to 12, it gradually turned into myopia. Myopia can be effectively prevented by kelp and other foods, because kelp has a layer of mannitol on its surface besides iodine, which has diuretic effect and can reduce intraocular pressure. Children's myopia can be corrected by early improvement of eye habits.

2. Coriander has medicinal and health care value, contains minerals, has the function of clearing away heat and fire, and has obvious effect on improving vision and reducing diseases, thus improving children's myopia.

3. Use home optometry instrument to relieve visual fatigue and prevent myopia in children. Usually, children should be exposed to electronic products as little as possible, and glasses can be worn to correct them if necessary. Laser surgery for myopia can only be used at a certain age.

Myopia is a common phenomenon in our daily life, and the prevalence of myopia in China is also increasing year by year. At present, the most commonly used correction method for children's myopia is wearing glasses.

Causes of myopia in children

1. Bad eye habits, such as long-term contact with electronic products, can lead to myopia in children.

Some children's myopia is caused by eye diseases.