Mystery Myths…
There are so many wives’ tales about your eyes! From eating carrots to sitting too close to a TV screen, how do you know which ones to believe? Let’s bust some eye myths and establish the best ways to protect vision and maintain eye health.
Don’t cross your eyes! They’ll get stuck!
Myth! Contrary to popular belief, your eyes will not stay crossed if cross them. If you notice your child is crossing one eye constantly, schedule an appointment with their eye doctor.
Eating carrots can improve vision.
Myth…kind of. Carrots are rich in Vitamin A, which IS essential to sight, but not necessarily the only food that benefits eye health. A well-balanced diet, full of fruits and vegetables, can provide the Vitamin A necessary for good vision.
Eye Myths Debunked!
Screen use damages eyes.
Myth! According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, screen use won’t harm the eyes. However, using a computer for long periods of time can lead to eyestrain (eyes blink less than normal when looking at a screen and can dry out). Take a break every half hour or so to rest your eyes and moisturize them.
The eye is full size at birth.
Myth! Eyes continue to grow as your body grows. This growth accounts for refractive (glasses) changes that occur during childhood.
Only males can be color-blind.
Myth! While males do have more color-blindness than females (8% of males, less than 1% females), both males and females can be color-blind.
Poor eyesight is genetic.
Ehhh, this one is sometimes true. If your parents require glasses, or if they have an eye condition, they may pass the trait down to you.
Two blue-eyed parents can’t have a child with brown eyes.
Myth! Two blue-eyed parents CAN have a child with brown eyes, even though it is very rare. Likewise, two brown-eyed parents CAN have a child with blue eyes.
Debunked!
There you have it! Eye myths debunked! Now you have a better idea of how to protect and maintain good vision. If you’re interested in more information on obtaining better vision, you may be an excellent candidate for LASIK surgery. You can request a free consultation HERE! If you would like more eye health tips & tricks, subscribe to our newsletter and be entered to win a pair of Tory Burch sunglasses!