What can I do to prevent myopia from worsening?

My child has severe nearsightedness. What kind of diet and glasses should he wear to prevent his myopia from worsening, doctor? (Nhung, Ho Chi Minh City)

Reply:

To prevent your prescription from worsening, you should participate in a myopia control program at a healthcare facility that offers this service. Typically, you need regular eye exams and refraction measurements every six months.

Depending on the degree of nearsightedness and the response to treatment, the doctor may prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, or specialized eye drops to slow or stop the progression of myopia.

Eating a balanced diet, paying attention to foods containing vitamin A and carotene such as red meat, seafood, eggs, milk, and red, yellow, and orange fruits and vegetables, is important. Increasing outdoor activities in natural light and open spaces can help nourish the eyes and reduce eye strain. This can help reduce the risk of myopia in children who are not yet nearsighted, although it will not slow down the progression of myopia in children who are already nearsighted.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Hai Yen
Hai Yen Eye Center

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