The reluctance to embrace nearsighted glasses is widespread. For some, it's a matter of aesthetics; for others, it's the fear that dependency on glasses will exacerbate their myopia. However, this concern is unfounded. Glasses offer a multitude of benefits, transforming from an inconvenience to a sought-after accessory. Read on to discover the four compelling advantages of wearing glasses, even without a prescription.

1. Stylish and Swift 

A significant advantage of affordable glasses is their versatility in style, allowing you to coordinate with your attire, hairstyle, or mood. They serve as an effortless accessory, adding a pop of color to any ensemble without the need for elaborate adornments.

2. Guardians of Your Vision

Glasses act as a shield against dust, harsh sunlight, and the strain from digital screens. Even without a prescription, you can opt for ready-made lenses with specialized coatings, such as those that filter out blue light and provide UV protection.

3. An Air of Intellect

While glasses may not boost your IQ, they can enhance the intellectual impression you make. A study reveals that 43% of people associate glasses with an appearance of increased intelligence.

4. A Reflection of Your Personality

Glasses are more than a vision aid; they are a statement of individuality. As they are a prominent feature on your face, they often set the first impression. Bold black frames suggest a penchant for fashion, while colorful ones hint at a creative spirit. With our multifaceted personalities, having a variety of frames to match is a reflection of our diverse selves.

Despite these benefits, several misconceptions about wearing glasses persist:

Misconception 1: Glasses Are a Permanent Fixture

Myopia is categorized into true myopia and pseudomyopia. True myopia is incurable, whereas pseudomyopia, often resulting from poor visual habits, may not be a permanent condition and could be mild myopia or strabismus.

Misconception 2: Television Worsens Myopia

Moderate TV watching does not deepen myopia; in fact, it can mitigate the progression of pseudomyopia. Ensure you maintain a healthy distance from the screen—ideally, 5 to 6 times the TV's diagonal—and limit your viewing time to 5 to 10 minutes after an hour of focused study, also remembering to remove your glasses during this break.

Misconception 3: Low-Degree Requires Constant Wear The belief that low-degree myopia necessitates constant glasses use, especially for non-professional drivers or those not in vision-intensive jobs, is a myth. Constant wear might actually increase myopia. While optometry checks at 5 meters simulate distant vision, daily life rarely requires such focus, leading to potential misuse of distance-vision glasses for near tasks, thus exacerbating myopia.

Misconception 4: Glasses Solve All

Wearing glasses is not a panacea for myopia. Effective prevention includes maintaining proper reading distances—no less than 33 cm from the eyes to the book and desk—and reducing prolonged periods of close-up eye use.

Misconception 5: Glasses Degrees Are Static

The appropriateness of glasses is gauged by specific standards: the refractive error should not exceed 25 degrees, the interpupillary distance error should be within 3 mm, and the pupil height error should not surpass 2 mm. Prolonged discomfort or dizziness while wearing glasses may indicate that they are ill-suited for your needs.