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Jeffrey Browen: Debunking Eye Myths

Does reading in dim light really damage your eyes? Does squinting or spending long hours in front of a computer screen wreck your vision? Are carrots the only food that helps maintain eyesight? Join Dr. Jeffrey Browen as he sets the record straight on a number of myths surrounding the health of the eyes!

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Jeffrey Browen: Debunking Eye Myths

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  1. Debunking Eye Health Myths Jeffrey Browen Sets the Record Straight

  2. Why the Myths? • Myths often perpetuate themselves • Parents may tell children what they heard growing up • A lot changes between generations • Myths are debunked by scientific research

  3. There are a lot of myths in the health industry • Eyes are no exception

  4. So, what are some erroneous beliefs?

  5. False: Computers Wreck Vision • Staring in front of the computer does not impair vision • It can strain your eyes or give you a headache • Less blinking can make them dry or irritated • But it does not cause them to deteriorate

  6. False: Reading in Dim Lighting Causes Damage • Reading in dim light gets harder with age • Youthful eyes have better working retinas • Actually, reading is very good for your eyes

  7. False: Healthy Eyes Need Not Be Checked • Many conditions of the eye don’t have symptoms • When symptoms show, it could be too late • Frequency of visits should increase with age • Those of 65+ years should have an annual exam

  8. False: Squinting Damages Vision • Doesn’t actually damage eyes • Is usually more telling of an underlying problem • Squinting may mean double vision, or time for a new glasses prescription

  9. False: Carrots Improve Eyesight • Well… technically not a myth • But there are other foods that help, not just carrots! • Spinach, Kale, Red and Yellow Peppers are just as good • Carotenoids in egg yolk are linked with lower risk for cataracts and macular degeneration

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