You can get health advice anywhere, but it can be completely wrong. Vision myths are one example.
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| Looking directly at the sun is good for your health: The sun emits ultraviolet rays that affect the eyes. Frequent exposure to UVA and UBV rays increases the risk of eye diseases such as retinal disease, corneal burns, etc. |
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| Welding can blind you: This is the most common misconception. In fact, you cannot go blind when welding metal, but you can easily burn your cornea. Wear a mask to protect your eyes from sparks. |
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| Poor eyesight is hereditary: This is a myth. It is true that the condition can be hereditary but not always. It also depends on your lifestyle, occupation, habits and the amount of strain on your eyes. |
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| Wearing glasses makes your eyes worse: In fact, glasses help your eyes adjust their sharpness. Glasses do not help your eyes recover or are eye medicine to make them stronger, they just adjust your vision to see clearly. |
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| You should not read while lying down: Recent research has shown that people who are prone to nearsightedness can slow the progression of the disease if they read while lying down. |
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| Reading in low light can damage your vision: Rods and cones in the retina are photoreceptors that help you see clearly in dim light. They help you see in dark places. |
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| You weaken your vision when you squint: When we squint, less light reaches our eyes and our pupils contract. This doesn't permanently damage our vision, but you may get headaches because the muscles contract. |
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| Vision definitely declines as you age: Vision does not decline with age except for cataracts. Not everyone gets them, but it does happen as you age. |
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