Researchers in Germany have uncovered a possible link
between spending more years in school and the prevalence and severity of nearsightedness. In the
Gutenberg Health Study, they looked at 4,658 Germans ages 35-74 who had myopia
(nearsightedness), which causes distant objects to appear blurry while close-up
objects are clear. The study did not include participants with cataracts or
anyone who had refractive surgery.
The Findings
- 53% of university graduates had myopia
- 39% of high school graduates had myopia
- 24% of participants without a high school education had myopia
Don’t Sacrifice
Education for Vision
We are not recommending that people drop out of school to
possibly protect their vision. Instead, while you are pursuing your education,
be aware of your environment and how it is affecting your eyesight. For
example, take frequent breaks from your computer and give your eyes a rest.
Another Reason Why
Recess is Important
If these findings are valid, it makes sense for students to
increase their time outdoors…making recess an important part of the school day
(regardless of your level of education).
Already Nearsighted?
You Have Options
Of course, people can have myopia regardless of the amount
of schooling – you can be born with this condition where your eye is too long
or too steep, causing light rays to focus in front of your retina rather than
on the surface. If you are already nearsighted, you have options to correct
your vision, including LASIKvision correction in Charleston.
This quick and virtually painless procedure uses a laser to microscopically
reshape the cornea so light will focus on the retina (the back of the eye) and
clear vision can be obtained.
To learn more about your own vision characteristics and find
out if LASIK technology
in Charleston may help you see with 20/20 vision, contact Charleston Cornea & Refractive Surgery by scheduling your free LASIK Consultation at charlestoncornea.com or by calling 843-856-5275.
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