1. Myth: Sitting too close to the TV ruins your eyesight.
Fact: While it may cause temporary eye strain, there’s no evidence that it permanently damages vision.
2. Myth: Eating carrots will dramatically improve your eyesight.
Fact: Carrots contain vitamin A, which is essential for eye health, but they won’t grant superhuman vision!
3. Myth: Eye exercises can correct nearsightedness or farsightedness.
Fact: Eye exercises may help with strain but won’t change the shape of your eye or correct refractive errors.
4. Myth: Wearing glasses makes your eyesight worse over time.
Fact: Glasses don’t weaken your eyes—they help you see clearly but don’t affect your natural vision.
5. Myth: Rubbing your eyes is harmless.
Fact: Excessive rubbing can damage the cornea and increase the risk of infections.
6. Myth: Contact lenses can get lost behind your eye.
Fact: It’s physically impossible—there’s a membrane preventing anything from slipping behind the eyeball.
7. Myth: Only older people need regular eye exams.
Fact: Vision problems can develop at any age, and early detection is crucial for maintaining eye health.
8. Myth: Reading on screens always damages your eyes.
Fact: Screens can cause strain, but taking breaks (like the 20-20-20 rule) helps reduce discomfort.
9. Myth: Cross-eyed children will grow out of it.
Fact: Some cases may self-correct, but persistent strabismus often requires medical treatment.
10. Myth: If you don’t have vision problems, you don’t need an eye doctor.
Fact: Many serious eye conditions (like glaucoma) have no early symptoms but can be detected through routine exams.
Prevent Blindness National Eye Institute (NEI), American Academy of Ophthalmology, Optometry Times, American Optometric Association Vision Council Of America, Eyecare America, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSAgov), HHS,
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