According to statistics, the number of myopic people in China has reached 700 million in recent years. A degree of myopia of 600 degrees or above is considered high myopia, which accounts for about 10% of myopia and has reached nearly 20% in some large cities. Behind high myopia is a risk that many people are not yet aware of - complications caused by pathological high myopia are the primary cause of visual impairment and blindness.
Be careful of blindness caused by retinal lesions
The "Expert Consensus on Prevention and Control of High Myopia (2023)" jointly released by the Ophthalmology and Optometry Group of the Chinese Medical Association Ophthalmology Branch and the Ophthalmology Professional Committee of the Chinese Medical Association Ophthalmologists Branch (hereinafter referred to as the "Consensus") states that a degree of 600 degrees or above can be considered high myopia.
The Consensus mentioned that among people with high myopia, the incidence rate of blindness eye diseases such as cataract, glaucoma, myopic macular degeneration, retinal detachment, myopic optic neuropathy is significantly higher than that of people with normal vision, and retinal detachment, if not treated in time, will eventually lead to blindness.
The Consensus states that the current global prevalence of myopia exceeds 28.3%, and it is expected to reach 49.8% by 2050, while the prevalence of high myopia will increase from the current 4.0% to 9.8%. According to epidemiological surveys in China, the myopia rate among primary and secondary school students has been increasing year by year, with a myopia rate of approximately 53.6% among children and adolescents. After the age of forty or fifty, the risk of blindness caused by retinal lesions is higher due to high myopia. Nowadays, the number of young people with high myopia is increasing, and by the age of forty or fifty, the number of people who are blinded by retinal lesions may continue to increase
8 questions to test your eye condition
Many people make excuses for eye discomfort, thinking that taking a break can relieve it. Answer the following questions and test whether your eyes have been overdrawn.
Are there many red blood streaks in the eyes?
2. Are dark circles under the eyes obvious? Is the eye bag protruding?
Has there been any recent blurred vision or significant decline in vision?
4. Are there any dryness, soreness, or pain around the eye sockets?
5. Do you have ghosting or difficulty focusing when looking at close objects? Is it easy to serialize and cause font jumping when reading?
6. Are there any blurriness, ghosting, or even headaches when looking at the distance?
7. Does eye discomfort worsen with increasing eye usage time, especially at night?
8. After looking at close objects for a long time and looking into the distance, is the view unclear; Or is it difficult to focus after looking at distant objects for a long time?
If the answer to any of the above questions is "yes", it means that your eyes are on the brink of damage and your risk of developing eye disease is also high. Especially for people with high myopia, they should seek medical examination as soon as possible when experiencing eye discomfort.
Traditional Chinese Medicine has ingenious techniques for protecting the eyes
01 Blinks frequently
Blinking frequently can invigorate and enhance the function of the eye muscles, delaying aging.
Method: Blink your eyes with one opening and one closing, about 15 times each time, while gently rubbing your eyes with both hands to moisturize them. Rotating the eyeball clockwise and counterclockwise can improve the blood circulation of the eye muscles, refreshing and eye-catching.
02 Massage acupoints around the eyes
Method: Use your thumb or index finger to tap on the temple, Sibai acupoint, and Jingming acupoint. The strength can increase from weak to strong, and after feeling sore and swollen, slowly relax. Massage each acupoint for 1 minute and press continuously for 3 times.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Tea Replacement Drink
Method: Take 10 grams each of goji berries, cassia seed, and chrysanthemum, soak them in boiling water, which has the effects of nourishing the liver and kidneys, clearing the liver and improving eyesight.