Causes/Effect
What are the environmental factors that causes Myopia?
lack of outdoor activity
too much radiation
not knowing how to care for eyes
too much close-up tasks
How to protect your eyes on your own?
Fix Posture
Less screen time
Nutrition
Does Ms. Tonya Ross teach parents about medical care covered by the government, and access to different kinds of support for children with disabilities?
Yes
What is Myopia?
Myopia is a often called nearsightedness, it makes your vision blurry and affects your eye health.
True or False
Myopia is a none treatable disease
False
Approximately what percent of population will be affected by Myopia in 2050?
roughly 50%
How to protect your eyes when you need to look at your screen for a long time?
Wearing blue light glasses
20-20-20 rule
Which doctor has a therapeutic drug license to prescribe medication?
Dr. Jessica Martinez
What is my goal for this presentation?
I want to address this global issue and raise the awareness for all the students to protect their vision.
True or False
There are laws in US on myopia
False
What are the genetic factors that causes Myopia?
Generation pass down, if one of your parents have myopia. There's 50% chance you will get it. And if both of your parent are myopic, 90% chance you will get it.
which treatment have shown to be effectively slow down the progression of myopia
Ortho-k lenses
Which Doctor Opened doors to Vision One Optometry in West Covina in 2000?
Dr. Jessica Martinez
Does farsightedness(can't see things close up) classify as myopia?
no, it's called hyperopia.
True or False
Citrus fruits help with general eye health
True
What are some immediate effects of myopia?
Can't see stuff further away
trouble getting drivers permit
lower self-esteem
burden for athletes
Which Vitamin and nutritions supports eye health?
Vitamin A, C, E and omega 3.
Which Doctor stated, “The exposure to natural light and spending time outdoors can help slow the progression of myopia”?
Dr. Chester Cheng
Which one of the following isn't on the slide show?
Nutrition
Dr. Holmes
Dr. Chen
Myopia long term effects
Dr. Holmes
True or False
Everyone can wear contacts and prevent Myopia
False
(Patients with sensitive eyes cannot wear contacts)
What are the long term effects of Myopia?
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Retinal detachment
Which fruit/food provides nutrition for eye health?
(give 3 examples)
Blue berries
Salmon
Carrots
etc....
Which doctor specializes in Orthokeratology?
Dr. Vincent Chen
Does fast food provide nutrition for your eye health?
No, nutrients in fast food are very limited and do not provide enough nutrient chemicals
True or False
Bad posture has no effect on near-sightedness
False