Numerous reports of a misinformation movement that glasses, sunglasses are harmful. Anti-glasses quackery has been around for over a century, so nothing new, but the potential harm to children, road users & the visually impaired still profound. Let’s stop this now! 👓 👀
The most dangerous grift in ophthalmology right now is “glasses are harmful.” People that claim diet, exercise, and a 10 part instructional webinar can help you live spectacle free! No. Stop it.
It’s not a big deal for most adults. They will lose some money before realizing that no amount of exercise and bull testicle consumption will fix their presbyopia.
But those same adults have kids. If young kids don’t get the glasses they need, their brains won’t develop normal vision. I’m talking permanent vision loss. I have seen it happen. It’s awful and entirely preventable.