We can imagine what we visualize, there are no dreams without visual ability, nor is there any beautification in life. Blindness can be caused because of many reasons but not all people have visual impairment. Some of them have partial blindness or some disease because of which they have imperfection in their vision. There is a difference between being blind and being visually impaired. Most of the people have wrong impression and assumption about these two conditions. Today, we will be talking about some facts and myths about blind people and visually impaired individuals that can help you understand the difference. It might also help you clear some misconceptions associated with these terms.
Myths About Blindness and Visual Impairments
We took the help of Dr. Paritosh Arora, Eye Surgeon at BNK Eye Centre, Kanpur to help us know real facts about eye problems and visual impairments.
Myth-1 Babies can see at Birth
I think most of the people believe that newborn babies are able to see from the first day at birth. Without even having any kind of defect, it is seen that babies do not develop their vision till a few days after their birth. In fact, full development of vision occurs close to 6 years of age. This is when the major learning process starts to take place. Newborn babies can just see a little more than difference between light and dark.
Myth-2 Children should have their first eye examination at 1st grade
This is a false statement. Every child should get their eyes examined by a medical doctor by the age of three. If there are no problems noted, the next examination should be at around six years of age. Detection of my problem is at the age of three can interfere with the learning process. It is best at the vision of children are corrected as early as possible in order to have good speed on learning and development.
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Myth 3- If you cannot see well in the dark, you have night blindness.
It is a big myth that having problem in seeing in the dark is related to night blindness. Night blindness is not that common yet, thankfully. Eye blindness is a symptom of eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa. This should be checked out by the doctor at regular intervals. Most people have trouble seeing at night simply because it is harder to see when there is less light. Before coming to an outcome, it is better to consult a doctor and expert for right consultation.
Myth-4 Carrots improve your ability to see in the dark
Carrots are beneficial for eye health but it does not mean that it can cure or treat ability to see in the dark. It is better to have supplements that have vitamin A in them and are linked towards promoting eye health. If there is any problem, then it can be cured but as mentioned earlier, it is normal for some people not to see properly in the dark due to lack of light.
Myth-5 Cataracts can be surgically removed only when ripe
Cataracts are not some vegetables that need to ripe, please understand that it is a serious situation and can cause blindness if not treated within time. Cataracts can remain stable or get progressive as it gets worse. Worsening the cataract means that your vision will begin to occur opaquer. Surgery is performed when the vision of patient is impaired to a level that it creates problem to perform daily life activities.
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Myth- 6 If you read closely or work closely, you will ruin your eyesight
Let this be clear for once and for all, optical errors are never caused because of reading or performing usual activities. Image in the eyes is created because of refraction and there are errors that could not be caused because of just that mere reason. People that have reading habit are possibly to be more aware, just kidding. Symptoms of eyestrain, headaches and visual affects impact a person because of many other reasons.
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