Low light can damage eye sight and lead towards Myopia

The eyes are the most precious, important and sensitive parts of our body. Our eyes need constant, special care to be safe from these problems.

There are four kinds of major problems that can hamper our eyesight: Myopia, Hyperopia, Presbyopia and Refractive error. Here we are going to discuss about Myopia. Very simply to say, Myopia is problem with nearsightedness. There is a popular misconception that only the most studious kids in schools wear glasses.

According to a study published in The Lancet, a major reason behind the Myopia suffered by students is the hard work they put into studying. They also spend a lot of time indoors, away from natural light.

According to scientists, a natural hormone named Dopamine prevents the growth of pupils. Properly sized pupils mean less chances of Myopia. Natural light helps the human body produce more dopamine. So, exposure to natural light is a great way to reduce Myopia or nearsightedness.

If you want to keep your child safe from nearsightedness, there are some fairly easy steps you can take. Let them play outside regularly, for one. The exposure to natural light will help their bodies produce more dopamine. The children should be allowed to play at least one to one and a half hours per day, 10-14 hours a week in natural light. 

Here are some other helpful things you can do:
*  Don't let your children stare at the computer or TV for longer than 30 minutes at a time. Encourage them to rest their eyes at regular intervals
*  If they are reading, advice them to not hold the reading material too close their face
*  Change the insufficient light bulbs from your house and install flicker free LED lights

Source: BBC Online