All About Kids' Eye-sight

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There was an article about a paper published in medical journal on page A4 of The Straits Times on May 5.


- Insufficient time spent outdoor is the main contributor to myopia among children in East Asian cities including Singapore.
- Most myopia is due to environment but not genetic.
- Children who spend 2 to 3 hours outdoors a day are \"probably reasonably safe\" from getting myopia.
- Reading or using computer is not detrimental to eye-sight as long as there are enough outdoor activities during the day.
- Exposure to sun's rays is believed to stimulate production of chemical dopamine which stops the eyeball from growing elongated and distorting light that enters the eye.


With the Singapore education system and most parents reaching home after sunset, spending 2 to 3 hours outdoor during the day could be challenging. Would placing study tables at the window help? :?

[HAPPYH]

The paediatric opthamalogist recommended to read at the natural light. So I believe putting the study table near the window and opening the windows could help. According to her, myopia will not increase in that way.

[sunflower2005]

my girl has very bad eyes sight condition, now already R650 and L600

who can help me…and she is only 7

[24hr-mum]

try go Just Eyes at international plaza. they customise ur lens acc to the eye’s focal pt. myopia will not increase so fast.


as for atropine i have heard but not sure if it will thin the lining

[sean wife]

sunflower2005:

my girl has very bad eyes sight condition, now already R650 and L600

who can help me...and she is only 7

Hi sunflower2005, I think your girl also started wearing classes mid year in K1 right? My kids too, just started a month back. My younger one quite high at about 300 deg, but we have started them on the atropine eye drop treatment, once a week. Most eye specialists actually recommend daily use, but the one we are seeing is more conservative, only 1 drop every Friday which we find more acceptable compared to daily use( since no one knows for sure any long term side effects). Genetics aside, I think ultimately need to cut down on their time spent doing near activities like reading, doing work. Not easy for sure but at least need to try.... :rotflmao:

[24hr-mum]

try supplement like super lutein n bilberry

[24hr-mum]

my frd got her son to wear pinhole glasses n able to maintain perfect vision

[tankee]

any recommendation for myovision in the east?

[kooky83]

does anyone know is there a way to reduce astigmatism? my son is 16 year old. astigmatism is more than 300…

[sunflower2005]

sean wife:

sunflower2005:

my girl has very bad eyes sight condition, now already R650 and L600

who can help me...and she is only 7

Hi sunflower2005, I think your girl also started wearing classes mid year in K1 right? My kids too, just started a month back. My younger one quite high at about 300 deg, but we have started them on the atropine eye drop treatment, once a week. Most eye specialists actually recommend daily use, but the one we are seeing is more conservative, only 1 drop every Friday which we find more acceptable compared to daily use( since no one knows for sure any long term side effects). Genetics aside, I think ultimately need to cut down on their time spent doing near activities like reading, doing work. Not easy for sure but at least need to try.... :rotflmao:

Yup ! sean wife,
We actually trying hard to not put her on atropine.. bc of side effects.
one more reason is bc my girl is kind of outdoor type.. she likes swimming ,cycling, roller blading...
Docs mentioned if this jun increase degree again then no choice have to try e atropine treatment
I want to find out from u , after ur child on atropine did u made special spectacle? which type ? and how much ?