Thursday, August 16, 2018
As parents, we do a lot to protect our children, from seatbelts to helmets and more. When thinking about safety, don't forget about their vision!Lighthouse Guild offers the following five healthy vision tips to help safeguard your child's eye health.
Eat your carrots. The old saying still applies. Encourage your child to eat a well-balanced diet loaded with different types of fruits and veggies, as well as fish.
Speak up. Ask your child to let you know if they notice any vision changes. For instance, if their vision is blurry, they are squinting a lot, or their eyes start bothering them.
Wear your glasses. Help your child understand the importance of wearing their eyeglasses. If they are resistant, because they believe glasses are unattractive, try pointing out sports figures and other well-known people who wear glasses. Talk with them about how to clean and store their glasses.
Rest your eyes. Looking continuously at a computer, phone or TV screen can tire eyes. Encourage your child to take a break from staring at the screen.
Wear safety gear. Make sure your child wears goggles or other types of protective eye wear while playing sports, using chemicals or tools for school projects, or engaging in other activities. Many eye injuries can be prevented with better safety habits.
Source: Lighthouse Guild
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