To prevent vision problems in a child for many more years, parents need to follow a few simple rules.
Balance your diet
A child's diet should contain a lot of red and green vegetables (carrots, peppers, leafy vegetables, beets). Do not forget about fruits with a high content of vitamin A - mango, apricot.
Limit time at the computer and gadgets
If a child sits at the computer a lot or looks at gadgets, then the eyes are overworked, the mucous membrane dries up. You may also experience headaches, blurred vision, discomfort in the eyes, increased sensitivity to light.
Watch TV right
You need to watch TV from a distance of about 2-3 meters, so with prolonged viewing the eyes are less strained and tired.
Wean your child from rubbing their eyes
With hands, bacteria enter the eyes, which can provoke the development of many diseases. And if the child already has eye problems - for example, conjunctivitis, then they can worsen significantly.
Therefore, it is important to teach children from a very early age that their eyes should not be touched, if you do not wash your hands before that. And, of course, stick to this rule yourself to set an example.
Do not use decorative cosmetics
Often, a girl's first acquaintance with cosmetics occurs in kindergarten: for example, if the baby participates in sports or dance competitions. What can we say about an older age, when almost all girls want to quickly start painting.
First, try to postpone the regular use of decorative cosmetics until the age of 14-15, because even the highest quality and hypoallergenic cosmetics are not designed for children.
Secondly, make sure that cosmetics from proven materials are applied to the girl's eyes, only with clean brushes, do not forget to clean and disinfect them correctly, teach this to the girl too. Bacteria grow very quickly on brushes and applicators, which can lead to eye diseases.
Hide dangerous toys
The child should not have toys with sharp edges. It is also important to teach your child not to run or play around if he has a potentially dangerous object in his hands - a pen, pencil, brush, any stick, spoon, fork.Consider protective measures
Protect the child's eyes in all situations where necessary. Buy protective goggles, if he visits the pool, do not spray aerosols or any chemicals near the child, do not keep firecrackers and any explosive objects at home, self-defense cans should also be kept out of the reach of children location.
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