Vision Must be Cherished From the Childhood
In human life, vision is crucial. With his help we get the most information about the external world.
From an early age need to make sure that child is not overly strained his eyes. Myopia – one of the common defects of vision in children. The main cause of myopia is an overload of the visual apparatus. All that is tiring on the eyes, promotes the development of the disease.
What can I do to prevent myopia? Attention should be paid to the conditions in which the child is: paints, sculpts, looking at pictures and reading.
Just light most favorable to the view, table, behind which is engaged in a child should stand near the window. Additional to natural light, if the latter is insufficient, may be illuminated by electricity.
It is important to teach children to properly sit at the table: straight, slightly inclining his head forward, shoulders are on the same level, bare feet rest on the stand, the forearm-hand almost to the elbow placed on the table. The optimum condition of the eyes to the book – 30 cm
To maintain good vision is important to the visual work alternated with rest.
Of great importance is a large, clear font book, which reads the child, a good paper on which he draws.
Harmful to the eyes is a frequent and long watching television. Preschoolers are allowed to watch only for children (short) transmission. In order not to tire the eyes, should not sit closer than 2 meters from the screen. Do not watch programs in the darkness, the light source should not fall into his eyes and reflected on the screen.
One of the defects of vision in children is a strabismus. This occurs when there is a child’s farsightedness or nearsightedness, with the weakening of the body, illness.
If the parents began to notice that their child has started to cut at least occasionally, to seek medical advice. Simultaneous appointment of points and their constant wearing will lead to complete elimination of strabismus.
We must ensure that items that fall into the hands of a child, did not have rough edges and corners. Experience has shown that eye injuries often occur in children, abandoned by adults without supervision.