February is truly the month of love, and not only because of Valentine's Day. Across North America, February represents the I Love To Read Month. People everywhere are invited to celebrate the joy of reading by participating in various reading events and challenges.
If you would like to participate in the month of reading, there are many helpful guides and calendars to get you started. The Government of Manitoba created a fun and easy calendar with daily activities that foster all types of reading.
Good vision is essential for reading well. Reading is a complex task for the eyes and requires eight different visual functions.
Eye strain from reading can result in eye fatigue, burning, irritation and difficulty focusing. Lighting must be carefully controlled to avoid eye strain. Wearing the correct lenses with anti-reflective coating prevents glare that can strain your eyes and make it difficult to enjoy reading.
In addition, posture, viewing position and contrast of reading materials must be adjusted to avoid eye injury while reading. Text should be big enough to prevent the reader from leaning forward and straining their body. Black text on white is generally the best option for reading materials.
If you have problems reading, your Optometrist can help. Since reading is complex and problems associated with reading are vast, Optometrists must run a variety of tests. The solution to your reading problem could be a number of things, such as a prescription for corrective spectacles or the implementation of eye exercises.
A visit to the Optometrists at Village Optical will get you on the right track to participating and enjoying I Love To Read Month.
