Reduce time spent on playing games in hand-held electronic devices, or handphone games and other computer-related activities such as blogging and internet chats.
Encourage your child to take a break after 30-40 minutes of near work such as reading or writing. Your child should look at distant objects for 3 to 5 minutes. They could look out of the window into the distance.
Increase time spent on outdoor activities like ball games, walks in the park or a family picnic at the beach, etc as there is emerging evidence that outdoor activities may delay the onset or progression of myopia in your child.
Ensure there is adequate lighting in the room.
When reading, hold the book about 30 cm away from the eyes.
Make sure when using the computer, the monitor screen is about 50 cm away from the eyes.
Sit at a distance away from the TV that is appropriate to its size. The bigger the TV, the further away your child should sit.
Eat a balanced diet with adequate vitamins and minerals.
Instead of just playing computer games, participate in outdoor games as well.
Wash your spectacles at least once a day or whenever they are dirty, using soap and water and then wipe them clean with a soft cloth.
If you cannot see clearly even with your spectacles, or if you have any pain in the eyes, headaches, dizziness or vomiting, your spectacles may not be right for you and need to be changed as soon as possible.
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