5 TIPS TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR CHILD'S EYES

In the human body, eyes are delicate organs that need to conscientiously be taken care of, especially in children. When children have healthy eyes, they will have good eyesight, helping them learn and explore everything around them. Being able to see clearly is therefore incredibly important in your child’s overall development. To ensure your child’s healthy eyes, here are five tips!

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1. Avoid Unsafe Toys

Make sure that none of their toys are sharp or shoot out small projectiles. Do not allow them to play with sparklers or fireworks. These can harm your child's eyes if they hit the eye.

2. Say No to Rubbing the Eyes

Frequent eye rubbing can be the cause of eye infections that are caused by the spread of germs from the hands to the eyelids, and can increase astigmatism. Encourage your child not to touch his or her eyes.

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3. Watching TV Properly

There needs to be two meters minimum distance in a room with good lighting. Do not let your child watch TV continuously more than 30 minutes.

4. Don’t Stare at the Screen

Eye strain and dry eyes are caused by staring at computer screens too long. When your child is studying on the computer or tablet, make sure that they take a break every 30 minutes to look away from the screen and blink they eyes. Limit computer games and other recreational use.

5. A Good Diet

A good diet will keep eyes healthy and bright. Give your child foods rich in vitamin A and carotene such as pumpkin, red radish, etc. to help maintain good vision.

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Take your child for regular eye exams with an ophthalmologist to ensure the best health for your children's eyes!