Debunking 10 common myths about eyewear!

Is it really difficult to separate, at the time, the myth from the truth? Well, let’s resolve it once and for all. Although eyewear has turned into a popular accessory that’s transitioned from being a medical tool to a fashion necessity, there are still some myths going around the world.

With changing times, social norms have also shifted in regards to eyeglasses which is wonderful. But some widely held but false belief or idea about glasses can still get in the way.

Explore the most common myths busting regarding eyewear -

1. Eye-exercise can restore eye vision

Wrong! Eye exercise can significantly improve the eye condition that might develop in future but it can’t restore what’s already occurred.

Exercises for the eyes aren’t a magical cure for correcting the vision. Our vision depends on various factors, such as the shape of your eye, genetics, eye tissue health, age and other.

Vision problems mostly occur due to these factors. Getting an eye test regularly and wearing correct prescription glasses is the right way to restore and correct the vision.

But it doesn’t mean eye exercises are a waste of time. It’s wonderfully effective in improving visual clarity and maintains eye health in future.

2. Wearing wrong prescription glasses can damage your vision

Well, no! It might be shocking to you because it sounds so convincing. We’ve grown up listening to this myth from our parents and friends whenever opting to try someone’s prescription glasses.

Wearing glasses with the wrong prescription doesn’t cause any damage to our vision. It can make you lose focus as long as you are wearing the said eyeglasses. The stress of focusing causes pain in the eyes instantly. Which leads to people believing it can cause permanent damage if we continue to wear for a longer time.

Although it’s not true, it isn’t recommended to wear wrong prescription glasses as it causes other problems such as headache and dizziness. Scientifically, it’s not true at all.

3. Eating carrots save you from wearing glasses

With all due respect to carrots, this claim is simply incorrect! The myth circulating around that carrots enhance already-healthy vision in the dark is completely false. It’s not just us, the Harvard Health Publication left many carrot eaters to feel betrayed.

Eating carrots is good and healthy, just like eye exercise but they aren’t a cure. The Vitamin A found in carrots is significantly effective in improving our eye health so in a way, it can help reduce the risk of cataracts or age-related macular degeneration.

Fixing our vision isn’t possible by just eating carrots. Vitamin A will keep your vision healthy, but won’t enhance the vision or keep you from needing glasses.

4. Taking a break from wearing glasses for the eyes to rest

The myth of thinking that it’s best not to wear glasses at the time is also not true. If you need glasses for distance or reading, use them. Not wearing your prescription glasses can cause strain and tire your eyes, instead of allowing them to rest.

Your eyes won’t get tired from wearing prescription glasses, you must use them as long as you want. However, taking a break won’t worsen your vision or cause a risk of eye disease.

5. Sunglasses are only for sunny days

It’s a prevalent myth with sunglasses and factually, very incorrect. UV rays aren’t a risk to your eyes only in the summer after. Sunlight and UV rays are present on cloudy days as well.

Just wear them whenever you are stepping outdoors.

6. Reading glasses can hurt your vision

Who said that? Reading glasses do the opposite. It helps you read and see better. In no way, reading glasses can hurt your vision or deteriorate it over time. It’s effective for reading close-by objects, and best for reading books.

If you notice that you aren’t able to see the close-by object, then get your eyes to check because you might need a new prescription. With time our vision changes, the elasticity in the lens decreases that causes a problem in seeing near-distance objects clearly. It is not because of wearing reading glasses.

7. All sunglasses protect your eyes from UV rays

Not all sunglasses! This is the most important segment of buying sunglasses that’ll be useful for your eyes. Once you’ve decided the suitable frame style, check the label on sunglasses. If it provides UVA and UVB protection then only it’s worth investing.

Not all sunglasses come with both of these coatings, making it inefficient in protecting our eyes from UV rays. When you are buying sunglasses, the protective coating is mentioned on the label, sticker or tag.

8. Children don’t need sunglasses like adults

If not anything else, children are at an increasingly high rate of developing UV rays risk. Children need sunglasses as much as adults for proper protection.

It’s common to get children’s sunglasses that offer UV protection. Don’t forget to get them a pair when out in the sun.

9. Glasses aren’t stylish!

Needless to say, but many of us disagree with the above statement. But it’s completely understandable why people once perceived eyeglasses as nerdy. It’s the pop culture and Hollywood stereotype to balance.

The reality is far more evolved from the myth. Glasses are a necessary piece of a fashion statement. First of all, glasses are no longer limited to one or more types of the frame design.

You can now browse through a diverse range of design, colour, shape and style. From making you confident to utterly chic, glasses are a fast-fashion accessory.

10. Dark lenses are more effective than light tints

When it comes to tints or shade of your choice, you don’t have to opt for darker shades. Many seem to think that darker shade sunglasses block more light, but that’s not the case. The amount of UV protection is not determined by the shade.

UV protection is determined by either the lens treatment or the type of plastic polymer of the lens. So regardless of shade you get, like the dark grey, black or candy coloured, you would be well-protected.