Eyes are sensitive parts of our body, and therefore, we need to take good care of our eyes. It helps to prevent eye infections and eye diseases. However, there are various myths regarding eye care. So, let’s bust some.

Myth: It is harmful to read in dim or low light.

Fact: No. Reading in dim or low light does not damage your eyes. Centauries before people used to stay in dim lights or they were using and kerosene lamps. Good lighting does not damage your eyes; it prevents tiring of eyes, especially for people who wear bifocal lenses.

Myth: Using computers is harmful to the eyes.

Fact: Untrue, using computers or video display terminals (VDTs) will not damage or harm your eyes. However, using a Computer or VDT for a prolonged period while working or reading, you blink less. Not blinking makes your eyes dry faster. It causes red or itchy eyes. Try taking breaks to reduce eye strain.

Myth: Using or wearing the wrong kind of lenses hurts your eyes.

Fact: Eyeglasses help to improve your eyesight. They make you see clearly. Wearing a spectacle with the wrong lenses or not using one will not damage your eye system. However, children below eight years of age need to use eyeglasses regularly if advised to for preventing amblyopia or “lazy eye.”

Myth: Children surpass misaligned eyes as they grow.

False: False. Children do not outgrow or surpass misaligned eyes while. A child with this condition will have a weak vision in one eye as his brain will stop working or ignore the image from the crossed eye. The misaligned eye will not have good eyesight unless forced. Therefore, treating the misaligned eye is the eye.

Myth: Only carrots help to better your vision.

Fact: Yes, Carrots are composed of Vitamin A, which is essential for vision. However, many other food items also contain Vitamin A. You need a tiny amount of Vitamin A for your eyes. So eating a well-nourished a balanced diet is essential. With or without eating Carrots, your eyes will stay healthy.

Myth: Developing farsightedness is a sign of Cataracts.

Fact: Yes. People who used to wear glasses to read have kept their glasses aside and are reading without any trouble. However, this is not a sign of vision improvement. It is a signal of developing cataracts and generating near-sightedness. So, if you notice any change in your vision, you must consult an eye specialist.

Myth: Sitting near the television can damage children’s eyes.

Fact: No, children have a better eye focus than adults. They may develop a habit of holding things close to read or sitting right in front of the TV. There are no shreds of evidence that this hurts or damages their eyes. However, as the children grow in age, this habit fades away. Children with near-sightedness (myopia) may sit close to the TV to see the image.