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« on: January 10, 2009, 06:48:57 AM »

Dear brill-mothers,
I have some questions about the vision.
About the "short sight" or myopia.
(This is my first post)

I am shortsighted and my husband too.
We both started to wear glasses at the age of 8 - 10.
I am crazy reader and my husband is not.

It is often heard that short sight is caused by excessive reading.
Or by TV and PC (my doughter love to watch slideshows).

Currrently, my doughters (1.5 years) vision is ok.
Can early reading or reading at all impair the vision?
Is it possible to avoid the short sight if both parents (and all grand-parents) have it?
What spoils the vision? 

I would like to avoid the situation that after years people will say "you spoiled your doughters vision vith your early education".


(sorry for my incorrect English.)

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« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2009, 07:45:22 AM »

Hi Frukc,

I think I am also becoming short sighted using computers for most of the day. I think habit of reading may make you short sighted, better to consult eye specialist for this.

I heard that Kids love to be in Parks. Kids dont learn just through reading and watching, best learning seems to be experiencing. Its always better to show the real tree than a picture of tree.

my kid is also around 1.5 years, I ofter take her to parks and malls and leave her free, even if she does something nasty like playing with dust and sometimes, eating(though i dont recommend that) I like watching her enjoying.

nidhi

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« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2009, 09:13:32 AM »

Thanks, momnidhi smile

Concerning parks, we have winter here, with deep snow, and my child refuses to go any single step on snowy surface smile
but it will change soon smile

Doctor said that very useful for the development of visual pathways ir the watching of remote objects like landscapes, birds  etc.

Some psychologists also think that short-sight is caused by psychological reasons - child refuses to view something of the surrounding; some untrueness in relationships, in family. who knows ... smile I hope to cure this with our deep attachment.


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« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2009, 01:39:42 PM »

Hi Fruks,
My sister was developing near sightedness as a 4y.o. The doctor advised getting rid of all small toys for a year or two. My mom did it and left only large wooden blocks, etc. I helped as my sis never had to wear glasses. Reading large print, not being too close to your paper while writing, watching landscapes all help also.


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« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2009, 03:11:48 PM »

Thanks so much, Nikolett.

Now I have much to think about because books are among my doughters favourite toys, and I was very proud that she can distinguish (and comment)  very small details on the pictures.
Was your sister allowed to draw?


my personal opinion is that the "traditional" non-doman teaching to read might harm the vision because children are tought to read small letters only; vision is not developed for that, and is strained.

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« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2009, 10:14:47 PM »

my personal opinion is that the "traditional" non-doman teaching to read might harm the vision because children are tought to read small letters only; vision is not developed for that, and is strained.

I agree.

she can distinguish (and comment)  very small details on the pictures.

It is a sign of her development. I read that kids are ready to learn reading when they start noticing detail in pictures. For her age it is good. How close is she looking? My mom always kept us from "sticking our nose into our book." Doman style and Little Reader lessons are short and easy on kids' eyes. If you notice her looking at smth small and holding it too close (closer than 30cm), gently distract.
 
Was your sister allowed to draw?

Try finger painting (or cotton swabs if she doesn't like messiness) on large paper. That will encourage large movements while letting her learn. Draw in the salt/sand on a tray. Don't give  her thin pens if you are already concerned for her eyesight.
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« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2009, 11:20:37 AM »

Thanks, Nikolett

I measured   LOL
my child is small
her arms are just 20 cm long, and it is almost impossible to keep a book more than 25 cm away from her nose   LOL
bet she is not trying to put her face to paper.

at age of 1 year, we visited oculist which said that her vision (+1) fully conforms to her age. Doctor also adviced landscape watching. We did it, but now it seems that my girl has learned everything about our courtyard, and there is not anything to watch.
But this morning I found a new resource. We count cats, birds and cars   LOL

I will try finger paints  yes 

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« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2009, 04:35:58 AM »

Hi Fruks

My daughter is 17 months old and has been "drawing" since she was able to hold a crayon.

Here we have jumbo wax crayons and I bought a colouring in book with large pictures.  She just scribbles, but it is refining her motor movements, and she loves it.  (Just watch out for the walls!!)

You could also give her a black board and chalk to use.

Dont worry about your child being too close to a book.  Her vision is adjusted by the length of her arms.   yes

Hope that helps.

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« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2011, 07:28:01 PM »

Sorry to bring up an old thread here - but at my sons 4 yr old checkup today, they did an eye exam and think he is nearsighted. So we have to go to a specialist. I googled causes of short sightedness in children, and see that some experts link it to early reading, watching TV, etc. Does anyone have any advice on this subject? Is anyone else's child having a similar problem? My husband and I both have amazing vision, and so do our families.

Thanks!

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« Reply #9 on: August 31, 2011, 05:25:17 AM »

I followed the Tweedlewink schedule, limit my daughter's screen time to 60 minutes a day. Then I think it was 24 or 30 months, then only to 2 hours day. I still limit her screen time to 2 hours a day. Usually, less than that especially since she just started kindergarten.

Bringing kids to playground , nature is good, because when they look at an object further away, is good for the eyes. That is how we relax the eyes.

I bought reading light and installed on her head bed, and bought a 3M polarizing reading light. I hope this can prevent her from wearing glasses. She is 3 yo now.

Watch tv or computer in a well lit area. No going to the cinemas at least not until 6. Eyes are developing till 6 years old.

Sleep is very important. No overscheduling, plenty of rests.

Hope we can prevent our kids from eye sight problems. Any more info,please share. Thanks.

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« Reply #10 on: August 31, 2011, 07:35:10 AM »

Hi , my child is drawing since she was 8 months and I have never even thought it could be bad for her eye develpment. I thought it would make her eyes stronger. She was using only clear white paper to draw on or white and black boards. Now she likes to draw in colouring books and she is very particular when colouring datails. So this could also be bad for her eyes?
We do LM,LR and watch minimum TV. She loves books also.

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« Reply #11 on: September 04, 2011, 06:40:07 PM »

This is a good article to read:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080801155221.htm

It explains the research that shortsightedness is more likely due to lack of outdoor time rather than too much reading/TV/etc. which plays a less significant role. It has to do with the light intensity of being outdoor. So if you want to prevent myopia or at least reduce the likelihood, spend more time outdoors.

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« Reply #12 on: September 05, 2011, 12:44:31 AM »

Shen-li, interesting article. thanks for sharing. karma to you.

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« Reply #13 on: September 08, 2011, 04:48:24 PM »

My daughter began her reading program at 3mo.  At 3 years she was diagnosed with severe far-sightedness.  She was even seeing double and one of her eyes started turning in.  How in the world she managed to learn to read is beyond me.  I don't believe the optometrist even believed me that she could read.  So learning to read certainly didn't bring on near-sightedness for her!

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« Reply #14 on: September 09, 2011, 03:28:22 AM »

I'm a little embarassed, but guess I should update everyone. So, he failed the eye test at the Dr. office, we go to the specialist, and again he says a lot of the letters correct during the eye exam (the dr was very impressed he even knew them) but then he started saying the wrong letters. So they dialiated his eyes, and the Dr examined them and determined that he has perfect vision, he was just being funny and saying the wrong letters. Just goes to show you - kids hate being tested!!  This has always been my frustration in teaching him too. I have no way of knowing what he knows because if we try to play games, or try to figure out his knowledge level, he'll make up silly things. Anyway, sorry for jumping the gun a little and perhaps worrying some parents.

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