(Lifestyle) How to take care of the visual health of young people when they return to school?

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Visual deficiencies in young people can affect their academic performance.

With the return to face-to-face classes for the 2022 academic year, some students could present various visual deficiencies due to being exposed to computers, tablets, cell phones or other electronic devices that functioned as technological tools to receive the lessons virtually. .

The constant use of these devices at an early age can affect your vision, so Monge Ópticas reminds you that a regular check-up with the optometrist helps detect any visual anomaly that alters performance and concentration in class.

“With the return to school, it is essential that parents can carry out an early detection of the visual deficiencies that their children could present. Treating myopia and other deficiencies in children and young people in time is key, because otherwise they are exposed to developing other complications that irreversibly threaten their vision in the future”, commented Mely Quesada, optometrist at Monge Ópticas.

Several studies, such as that of the Journal of the American Medical Association, carried out between 2015 and 2020, show that visual deficiencies have increased, especially in children between 6 and 8 years of age, with more cases being reported during the confinement period . The rate of myopia in 6-year-olds was 21.5% in 2020, when the highest percentage previously reported for participants of that age had been 5.7% in 2019.

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Some signs that allow parents to identify if their child has a visual impairment are: sitting very close to the television or getting too close to books (even tilting their head to one side to read), presenting severe dizziness or pain head constantly, squinting to observe objects, as well as eye irritation and burning at the end of the afternoon.

If your child does require glasses, it is important that you take special care when choosing them, following advice such as the following:

1. Take into account the specialist's prescription, in which the result will be specified with details of the optometric consultation according to the patient's visual needs.

2. Hoops must be strong and lightweight. For younger children, silicone frames are the best choice as they are more flexible and prevent breakage.

3. Hoops must be the right size and fit your face; They should not be too big or too small.

4. They agree to be comfortable. That means that the hoops should not cause any discomfort, both on your face and behind the ear, as well as not press on the cheeks.

5. That they are flexible, adjustable and safe. And that they do not fall when you bend down, jump, run or when you play sports.

“Healthy eyes and vision are fundamental elements in the development of young people. 80% of what we assimilate we do through our eyes and if the visual system does not work correctly, deficiencies can be found that hinder the concentration process; even, it is estimated that about 30% of learning problems in children and young people derive from deficiency and visual health problems”, added the optometrist from Monge Ópticas.

At Monge Ópticas you can find a wide portfolio of lenses and frames to satisfy any need of each of the patients, at the best market price. And, in addition, until February 28 you or your child will be able to enjoy one of the following promotions.
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