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		Who is more likely to develop myopia? Myopia is partly inherited and partly due to environmental factors. Although how myopia develops is not clearly known, studies have shown that near work is a very important environmental factor. You are more likely to develop myopia if you are constantly involved in near work such as reading, writing and computer work for long periods of time without a break. Good Eye Care Habits Give your eyes a break • After 30 - 40 minutes of near work, you should take a vision break of 3 - 5 minutes. You can do so by looking at a distant object or out of the window. • It is important for you to limit the time spent on continuous near work. Some examples of near work includes drawing, painting, playing hand-held games and doing craft work with small objects. Reading • The height of the table and chair should be adequate and the distance between the eyes and the book should be approximately 30cm. • The reading environment should be well-lit. • Sit upright in a comfortable chair. Using a Computer • Your eyes should maintain a distance of approximately 50cm from the computer screen. • Adjust the monitor screen to reduce glare resulting from the reflections of other sources of light. • Ensure adequate lighting. Diet and Habits • Have a balanced diet. • Get enough sleep at night. • Exercise regularly. When Watching TV Programmes or Playing Video Games • Sit at least 2 metres away. • Ensure height of TV is at or below eye level. • Switch on the room light. Regular Eyesight Check Ups Visit an optometrist or optician at least once a year if you are already myopic or are advised by the School Health Service for eye check ups. The check ups include: • Visual Acuity Assessment   This assessment refers to the measurement of an eye's ability to distinguish forms and details of a visible target. Depending on the distance of the target, the visual acuity can either be distance visual acuity or near visual acuity. • Refraction Assessment   This assessment determines the presence and severity of refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia, The results determine the power of the corrective device (eg spectacles or contact lenses) required to enable the person to see clearly.

 

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