{"id":22442,"date":"2011-04-15T23:12:42","date_gmt":"2011-04-15T23:12:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/preventblindness.org\/blog\/basic_page\/common-eye-myths\/"},"modified":"2024-06-25T15:06:27","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T20:06:27","slug":"common-eye-myths","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/common-eye-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Eye Myths"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css=””]It\u2019s important to separate fact from fiction, especially when the topic is eyesight. Knowing how to take good care of your eyes is the first step in protecting your sight. Don\u2019t be blind to the facts\u2014below are common myths about vision, along with the true facts.[\/vc_column_text]

<\/div>[vc_cta h2=”Myth: Failure to use proper glasses will hurt your eyes.” css=””]FACT:<\/strong> This statement does have some truth in it for a small number of people. Some children have eye problems that can be corrected, and it is important that they wear their glasses. But vision problems caused by heredity or physical injury do not go away, even with glasses. While corrective glasses or contacts are needed to improve eyesight, using your eyes with or without glasses will not damage your vision further.[\/vc_cta]
<\/div>[vc_cta h2=”Myth: Reading in dim light can damage your eyes.” css=””]FACT:<\/strong> Reading in dim light can cause eye strain, but it will not hurt your eyes permanently.[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Common Eye Myth Fact Sheet
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