Fact: If you have an issue with your vision and if your doctor has recommended you to wear eyeglasses, it is important to wear them regularly. Wearing eyeglasses for long hours does not mean you are getting dependent on them.
In fact, it is only helping you to view things properly. Not using eyeglasses regularly will only put a strain on your eyes. Thus, further harming your eyes or resulting in an eye condition.
Eye health myth 8: As you grow older you will lose vision.
Fact: This is not true. Not all people tend to lose their vision with age. There are certain eye conditions that can result in people losing their vision. But most eye conditions such as cataracts, presbyopia, etc. can be treated and that will prevent vision loss in people including elder people.
It is advised to get your eyes checked at regular intervals to diagnose if you have any eye condition. If the eye condition is diagnosed at an early stage, it will help to cure it and prevent any further issues in the eyes.
Now that we have shared all these popular myths and facts about eye health with you, we have some bonus tips. Keep them in mind to have healthy eyes.
Tips for maintaining eye health
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