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    What is the cause of the rising no. of myopic children in Sg

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      Ichigokun
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      Bulb123:
      Most likely so, esp if you have taken all the precautions. Just wondering about

      Ichigokun's parents though..
      I mean, my mom doesn't even know how to use the computer!

      So old-fashioned right. 😉

      She says whenever she looks at the computer for half an hour she will fall asleep. So she don't want learn

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        alfred9858
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        Hmm... Thinking back, if our parents leave behind wealth for us, we call inheritance, if they leave the bad ones, we call genes.... Haha...


        Anyway, I found some articles about some eye exercises to improve vision. Check it out at

        http://www.eyesightimprovingexercises.com

        I may be going to give my kids a try. Hope it can at least slow down my daughter's myopia. Hers is 600 degree for each eyes ...

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          Bulb123
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          Dear parents,


          Would appreciate if there is any more feedback. We are hoping that our survey can also prod the MOH, MOE to work hand-in-hand so that it’ll ensure our next generation will benefit if measures are taken at a national level, like in schools.

          One suggestion I have is to equip all teachers with knowledge of eye relaxation exercises so the children can be taught.Then they can have a min or 2 to do it in class before the start of a period.


          Any other input is very much appreciated. Like the lighting etc?

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            HAPPYH
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            Ichigokun:
            Bulb123:

            We want to know if there are any ways that have not been explored which can prevent myopia.


            Maybe parents whose children are not \"four-eyed\" can share some tips here? What are the things that you have done? I have heard of children who read alot in dim light even, or others who are always glued to the computer having perfect vision. :? :scratchhead:

            I believe I'm one of those glued-to-the-computer type of children who has no myopia XD

            I can play the computer for 10 hours in one sitting, well, if my parents don't notice me. (I tried before XD)

            :yikes:

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              KSP
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              too much iphone, ipad games and homework…

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                Ichigokun
                last edited by

                KSP:
                too much iphone, ipad games and homework....

                Three cheers for HOMEWORK being the main reason for myopic children! LOL 😉

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                  Bulb123
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                  Should suggest less homwork for myopic children but increase it for non-myopic ones like Ichigokun as such children ,even when playing 10 hrs of computer games don't end up myopic. :evil: :evil: 🦆

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                    WongWH
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                    I see some report pertaining to Singapore myopic stats


                    http://www.eyesightimprovingexercises.com/myopia-in-singapore/

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                      TTLauPeh
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                      Main culprit is MSG, which has been linked to retina degeneration (see http://www.truthinlabeling.org/NewScientist-Simple-Review-2-ByAD.html and http://msgtruth.org/eyesight.htm). Also too many small screens (smart phone, tablets, etc) and too much time indoors.

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