Twist and tear and boogie woogieRumours which achieve popular consensus turn into myths. The world of prescription glasses are not devoid of these. Some of the most popular myths are discussed in this article.
One of the most popular myths is that, if one watches television from a close distance, it will have damaging effects on one's eyes. People often believe that a regular intake of carrots will actually reduce the requirement for prescription glasses. Carrots contain Beta Carotene and when ingested, this Beta Carotene gets converted into Vitamin A. A deficiency of Vitamin A leads to poor night vision. Most people believe that if a child spends more time reading books, it will lead to nearsightedness. On the other hand, if a child spends more time outdoors, it will gradually develop his / her vision. This is not the case and these actions have no bearing on the requirement of prescription glasses or its lack thereof.
