The evolution of technology has integrated electronic products into our daily lives, with mobile phones becoming an indispensable companion. However, this convenience comes with the increasingly prominent issue of myopia, especially affecting elementary school students and adults. The consequence of prolonged immersion in mobile phone screens and televisions is the gradual decline in vision, making glasses a necessity for many children.
For children who already wear glasses, parents often face a dilemma: should glasses be worn at all times or only when necessary? Opinions on this matter vary. Some people worry that continuous wear of glasses may be detrimental to the eyes, while another viewpoint suggests that irregular use of glasses may accelerate the worsening of myopia.
So, how can we scientifically guide children in wearing glasses? The key lies in comprehensively considering the results of eye examinations rather than solely relying on vision and prescription strength.
First, through eye position checks, if a child is found to have exophoria, the doctor may recommend wearing glasses all day to help adjust the eye’s focusing and relaxing mechanisms, preventing worsening eye position deviation. In contrast, if there is esophoria that is mild, frequent wear of glasses may not be necessary.
Secondly, the assessment of accommodation ability is also a determining factor. If a child’s accommodation ability is poor, they may need to rely on glasses for a long time.
Another important factor is the detection of the AC/A ratio, which is a critical reference in glasses prescription. If this ratio is normal, regular wear is sufficient; if it is below the normal range, full corrective eyewear may be needed for both distance and near vision; if it is above normal, one may consider not wearing glasses during near work.
Most myopia patients benefit from continuous wear of glasses, which helps stabilize vision and control the increase in prescription strength. However, for special cases like esophoria and abnormal AC/A ratios, correction strategies should be individualized, and occasionally lower prescription lenses may be used. For adolescents who are still growing, correcting abnormal eye positions and enhancing visual functions, as well as controlling the progression of myopia, are the main focuses of treatment. After reaching adulthood, the rules for wearing glasses
