Four Common Myths About Your Eyesight

A lot of us wear glasses and as you get older, your eyes usually get more crap-tastic.  But there are myths out there, those myths are debunked after the jump.

1. Reading in Dim Light Will Make Your Vision Worse. Wrong - Reading in dim light doesn't make your vision worse, however it makes your eyes feel TIRED more quickly.
2. Eating Carrots Will Improve Your Vision. Wrong - Now carrots do have vitamin A, which is good for your eyes but doesn't actually make you SEE better.  And dark green vegetables are a better choice anyway, because they have more antioxidants, including vitamin C and E, which help protect your eyes from cataracts and macular degeneration.
3. You Shouldn't Wear Your Glasses All the Time, Because Your Eyes Need to Rest. Wrong - Wearing your glasses won't weaken your vision or lead to eye disease.  But when you take them off, your eyes tire more quickly because they have to strain to see.  On the other hand, if you leave your CONTACTS in too long, your eyes might not get enough oxygen, which can cause temporary blurred vision.  Plus, it promotes growth of bacteria and increases your risk of an eye infection.
4. Staring at a TV or Computer Screen All Day Hurts Your Vision. Wrong - Once again, it makes your eyes tired, but doesn't affect your actual eyesight.  To prevent them from getting tired, make sure there isn't a glare on the screen, which strains your eyes even more.  And concentrate on blinking as much as possible, which helps your eyes stay lubricated.

You heard it from Harvard everyone, STAY LUBRICATED!  I can handle that, plus I look good in glasses...I'm going for that whole Hot For Teacher look anyhow.

VIA Harvard.edu