Debunking 5 Common Myths About Vision

Nothing comes without myths and misconceptions; thus, eyewear and vision are no different. I often hear people talking about various things about eyeglasses, and one of the most bizarre is that eating carrots will improve eyesight. This is not the only one; there are so many things that you might have or will come across.

We often believe them and follow certain things that can damage our eyes. Therefore, we have listed some of the common consequences of not wearing glasses and the myths associated with them. Let’s get into the blog and debunk all the misconceptions about vision and eyeglasses.

#Myth 1- Wearing Glasses Will Make My Vision Worse

This is one of the most common myths that most of us come across, and it turns out to be false. On the contrary, wearing glasses helps maintain vision. When you get your eyes checked and find out that you have poor vision, it is important to get the right pair of glasses with an updated prescription. If you don’t do so, then you will come across various problems like headache, fatigue, blurred vision and eye strain.

# Myth 2- New Prescription Will Always Offer Discomfort

One thing we need to note is that whenever we get our eyes checked and get a new prescription, it is normal to experience discomfort for a few days. The adjustment period of a few days to weeks (in case of varifocals) is required for our eyes to adjust to the new vision field. However, it will not stay forever. In a couple of days, you will get used to them and will be more than comfortable with your new glasses.

#Myth 3- Wearing the Wrong Prescription Will Hurt My Eyes

Contrary to popular belief, wearing the wrong prescription will not hurt your eyes, but it can lead to various other problems. Eye strain, blurriness and headache are some of the common issues you may experience if you wear the wrong prescription eyeglasses. Therefore, always make sure to get your eyes tested regularly and wear glasses with the correct prescription.

#Myth 4: Everyone Will Lose Vision With Age

Moving forward, another misconception people have is that everyone will lose vision as they age. With age, individuals might get myopia, presbyopia or cataracts. But all of them can be diagnosed and treated with eyeglasses and surgeries. Hence, it is essential to get your eyes checked regularly to get early signs of these issues and treat them accordingly.

#Myth 5: Sungazing and Looking at the Sun Can Improve Vision

Please don’t believe if someone ever says this, and correct them if possible. If you stare at the sun even for a short period of time with bare eyes or without 100% UV protection eyeglasses or sunglasses, then it will cause more harm than good to your eyes. Always make sure to have a pair of sunglasses with UV protection on your eyes before stepping out in the sun.

Binding It Together

Vision is one of the most important senses of our body, and it’s hard to imagine life without that. However, sometimes we learn about myths and follow them, which can harm our eyes in the long run. It is always better to get your queries cleared by the optician and get regular eye checkups. Indulging in regular eye checkups will help you determine your vision problems at the earliest. You can pre-book your free comprehensive eye test at any of the Specscart stores.