Nowadays, it is common that children wear eyeglasses. But some children suffer from vision impairment due to their unscientific methods of wearing eyewear. There are several myths that the parents and children are likely to step into when they are buying glasses.
Myth 1: Match eye glass without a systematic eye examination
Some parents always take their children to the optical store to match glasses through computer optometry. But in fact, myopia and myopic astigmatism are not the only factors contribute to hypopsia. Some retinal pathological changes would also cause vision loss. Therefore, a systematic eye examination should be carried out before optometry.
Myth 2: Expensive glass must be suitable for the children
Many parents deem that expensive lenses are best for their children’s eye development. While the ophthalmologists suggest suitability is the most important factor that the parents should concern. Children should wear glasses with hard resin lenses as glass lenses are easily broken and damage the eyes. In addition, the lenses must meet the quality inspection standard issued by the state.
Myth 3: Eyes will not deform with contact lenses
Some parents buy contact lenses for their children as they think their children’s eyes will not deform by wearing it, moreover the beauty of their children will not be affected. But in fact, children are not suited for wearing contact lenses as they are unable to protect and maintain the lenses well. Besides, some unscientific use will result in great damages to the retina
Myth 4: Both the two lenses should have the same degrees
After optometry, the ophthalmologist should make the children try on eye glasses since the anisometropia of their two eyes are different. Experts emphasize that children with anisometropia should match glass as early as possible because the younger the children are, the better tolerance will be and the larger the tolerance degree will be. So it is wrong for the parents to pursue the same degrees of the two lenses blindly, as this is unfavorable to the development of vision.
In order to not only match a pair of appropriate eyeglasses for your children, but also ensure their eye development and health, you are suggested not to step into the above mentioned myths.