Proper eye care is essential to protect your vision from deteriorating over time. However, there’s a significant amount of false information surrounding eye health and vision care. Understanding which of these common ideas are incorrect will help you improve how you take care of your eyes. Below are three of the most common myths surrounding eye health. 

Debunking Persistent Eye Care Myths

1. Glasses and Contacts are Long-Term Vision Solutions

When an optometrist prescribes glasses or contacts, you may believe that this reduces your need for visiting the eye doctor. However, you’ll still need to visit your doctor regularly to ensure that your glasses or contacts prescription is ideal for your eyes, since your vision will continue to change over time. 

2. Too Much Screen Time Can Hurt Your Eyesight 

Parents often urge their kids not to spend too much time looking at computer and television screens, claiming that doing so will hurt their vision. While prolonged screen time can lead to eye fatigue, as can reading in dim light, it won’t affect the quality of your vision. 

3. Eye Exams Aren’t Necessary If You Don’t Have Vision Issues

While some people may believe that they only need to see an eye doctor if their eyesight becomes blurry or changes in quality, the truth is that seeing an optometrist before any vision problems arise can prevent or delay them. It’s a good idea to see an optometrist at least once a year to catch problems as early as possible, even if you don’t wear glasses.  

To learn more about effective eye care, talk to one of the experienced optometrists at Cohen's Fashion Optical in New York City. They’ll help you tell fact from fiction when it comes to your vision and provide an array of optometry services. They also supply designer frames, sunglasses, eyeglasses, and more. With convenient evening and weekend hours, their services fit into any schedule. To learn more or to make an appointment, call (212) 769-1410 or visit them online.