Myopia

Do eating carrots help cure myopia?

• Yes

• No

How does outdoor activities help in curbing high myopia?

• Sunlight causes dopamine, which is a chemical found in the retina to be secreted, which prevents the elongation of the retina, slowing the progression of myopia

• By engaging in outdoor activities, one is exposed to distant objects and provides relaxation for one's eyes

Below are certain lifestyle tips. Choose the ones that will help delay the onset or progression of myopia.

• Looking at greenery regularly

• Going for eye exams oftenly

• Regular outdoor activities

• Reducing near work hours

• Performing eye exercises once every night

What effects do myopia pose to a person? Choose the correct ones accordingly.

• Glaucoma

• Reduced quality of life e.g. when playing sports, squinting, excessive pressures on eye which can cause headaches

• Myopic Maculopathy

• Blindness

"Myopia can be cured through surgeries like LASIK". Is this statement true?

• Yes

• No

What are the risk factors of myopia? Choose the correct ones accordingly.

• Genes passed down from one's parents

• Eye injury

• Side effects of certain medications

• Long duration of near work activities every day

"The earlier one contracts myopia, the lower the risk of contracting high myopia in the future." Is this statement true?

• Yes

• No