What Are the Early Signs and Symptoms of Myopia?
With the rapid development of society, especially after the advancement of technology, the rise of the internet and electronic products has led to an increasing number of people suffering from myopia. The trend of myopia is also showing a younger age trend. Myopia in adolescents has an impact on their healthy growth, especially in young children. Although myopia has a significant impact on the eyes, it is reversible. If it can be detected early and treated in time, it will be beneficial for the eyes.
(1) Squinting: When distant objects are unclear, children often squint to compensate. Because when squinting, the eyelids can block part of the pupil, reduce diffuse light, reduce the effect of astigmatism, and temporarily improve and enhance visual acuity.
(2) Blinking: Frequent blinking can relieve myopia to a certain extent and increase visual clarity. Many people will see things clearer when crying.
(3) Rubbing eyes: When it is unclear to see the target, it is common to rub the eyes with hands, hoping to see more clearly.
(4) Tilting the head: It often occurs when watching TV with the head tilted. This is because tilting the head can reduce the interference and influence of some diffuse light. Some children may even develop the habit of tilting their heads to see things.
(5) Frowning: Frowning and trying to "strain" both eyes to improve vision can actually accelerate the development of myopia because the extraocular muscles compress the eyeball.
(6) Pulling the eyelid: A few children often pull the skin of the outer corner of the eye outward with their hands when they cannot see distant objects clearly, achieving the same effect as tilting their heads.
(7) Squint: Some children with myopia may also develop exotropia. When one eye looks forward, the other eye deviates outward. Therefore, it is necessary to check the vision first if eye squint is found.
(8) Leaning in: It often manifests as leaning forward when watching TV, trying to get as close to the television as possible, and hunching over when reading and writing.
(9) Blurred vision: Due to unstable vision, some children may complain that the light in the classroom is too dim, or that the blackboard reflects light and is unclear, or that the teacher's writing is too small. Many children also say that their vision is poor during evening self-study.
(10) Making mistakes: Unable to see distant objects clearly, failing to greet acquaintances, copying wrong questions during exams. They may trip or get injured in the dark, and their academic performance may decline, often needing to borrow others' notes for copying.
