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As a little girl hearing this warning from my grandmother, I was worried about how to control my tears. At some point in our lives, we have all heard old wives' tales about a whole range of topics. When they relate to our visual health, they impact the way we understand our vision and care for our eyes. Some of these are rooted in fact, some are not; some are harmless and make us smile and shake our heads, while others are inaccurate and may cause harm to the eyes and visual health. Children with Misaligned or Crossed Eyes will Grow out of it
This is one of those myths that can cause long term harm. Misalignment of the eyes for the first few months of a baby's life is generally no cause for concern, and by the age of 3 to 4 months it usually corrects itself. If the misalignment persists, it should not be neglected as it can have a long-term effect on vision and other areas of development as the child grows. Early diagnosis and treatment is critical for the prevention of long term problems. |
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Eating Carrots will Improve your Eyesight.
Carrots contain a large amount of vitamin A and beta-carotene, both of which play an important role in the health of the eyes, but carrots alone will not give you perfect vision. Leafy greens like spinach and kale contain lutein and zeaxanthin, which can help prevent or slow the progression of certain conditions of the retina. Eating a well-balanced diet containing all the nutrients is essential for over-all as well as eye health. |
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Twitchy Business The annoying and irritating twitching of an eyelid can often signal a need for more sleep or less coffee, but in some cultures, it is interpreted as a sign of either bad luck or good fortune, depending on which eye is affected or even on your gender. Wearing Glasses will Make your Eyes Worse Your eyes may weaken and your prescription change over time, but this is not due to wearing glasses. Many vision conditions get worse over time, due to a number of factors, including the natural aging process and the presence of progressive eye conditions. You will Become Dependent on your Glasses You will notice that your vision is clearer when you wear your glasses, and you have difficulty seeing clearly when you take them off. This is the reason for wearing glasses! Not wearing them for fear of becoming dependent on them will lead to eye strain. Reading in the Dark Will Cause Long-term Damage to your Vision
When you read in dim lighting, the eyes have to work harder. As a result, they may feel tired and strained, and you may develop a headache, but there is no evidence to suggest that this will cause long term damage to the eyes. |
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I Have 20/20 Vision so my Eyes are Perfect! There are a number of factors which contribute to ‘perfect' vision, including peripheral awareness, eye-coordination, depth perception and focusing ability. Having 20/20 vision simply means that your central vision is good. Looking into the Sun will Damage Your Eyes
You should never look directly into the sun, even with sunglasses on. Short-term, this can distort your vision as well as give you a headache, but long-term effects could be worse as ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause permanent damage to your retina and to the cells in the cornea. Exposure to UV radiation from the sun has been linked to conditions such as macular degeneration and cataracts. |
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Sunglasses are the Best Way to Protect your Eyes from the Sun Just because sunglasses have a dark tint does not mean they will keep the eyes safe from the sun's harmful rays. Check to ensure that they have 99 to 100% UV protection. Even on cloudy days, the eyes are at risk of UV damage, so wear your sunglasses even if the sun is not shining brightly.
If you Cross your Eyes on Purpose, they can Get Stuck that Way Your eyes will not stay in that position if you deliberately cross them. You may experience discomfort after a while, but your eyes will naturally go back into place once you focus on something else. Squinting is Bad for Your Vision Squinting is a natural reaction of the eyes to sharpen focus. If you are squinting a lot, this could be a sign that you may have a refractive error, such as shortsightedness or farsightedness, and are in need of glasses or contact lenses in order to improve your vision. |
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Crying With Contact Lenses In Is Dangerous Due to the increase in the amount of tears, your vision may become cloudy and your contact lenses may not adhere to your eyes very well. While this may be inconvenient, it does not pose any risks to your eyes. It is best not to rub your eyes while crying because you can damage the lenses. Be careful when wiping away tears as you can cause your contacts to drop out. Sitting too Close to the TV will Give you Square Eyes
While it may cause your eyes to feel tired, there is no evidence that sitting too close to the TV will harm your eyes or vision. Children are more able to focus on close objects than adults are, so often it is more comfortable for them to sit close to a screen or hold a book close to their face. |
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If You Run out of Contact Lens Solution Use Water or Saliva Contact lens solution is a sterile solution, while water or saliva can contain bacteria that can infiltrate the cornea, causing infection. As well as this, the lenses may become harder to handle and feel less comfortable. Wearing Someone Else's Glasses will Damage your Eyes You may not be able to see clearly and you may feel dizzy or have a headache, but your eyes will not be harmed if you try on someone else's glasses. As soon as the glasses are removed, your vision will return to normal. The Green-Eyed Monster
Since as far back as Shakespeare's time, green eyes have been associated with jealousy. Different cultures have various thoughts and myths about green eyes, which are often considered mystical. Ancient Egyptians associated green eyes with good health and rebirth. In another culture, green-eyed shore nymphs are believed to warn children of the dangers of water. Green eyes are rare, only found in about 2% of the world population, which may account for some of the myths surrounding them. |
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