WHAT IS MYOPIA?
Myopia is when the eye grows too long and the focus of the image falls in front of the retina which leads to blurry vision in the distance.
WHAT CAUSES MYOPIA?
1. Genetic component: Myopia can run in families. If both parents have myopia, the child has 50% chance of developing myopia.
2. Environmental Factors: Spending too much time indoors doing activities that involve close-up work, like reading and using electronic devices may contribute to myopia and it's progression.
3. Lack of Outdoor Time: Not spending enough time outdoors, especially during childhood, may increase the risk of myopia. We recommend a cumulative 2 hours/day outdoors wearing your favorite sunglasses to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays.
What Can We Do?
There's no way to cure myopia, but there are ways to help slow the progression. Myopia control, also known as Myopia Management goes beyond correcting with traditional spectacle lenses and contact lenses. We use specialty lenses that work by creating a myopic defocus at the level of the retina to help reduce the speed at which the eyeball grows.
Orthokeratology
These are specially designed lenses for your child's eyes that help by gently reshaping the cornea while they sleep to correct the prescription. These need to be worn nightly as the reshaping is temporary.
Soft Contact Lenses
These are daily contact lenses that are replaced after each wear. Soft contact lenses work based off of a dual-focus design that helps by creating two treatment zones which create a myopic defocus.
Spectacle Lenses
Spectacle lenses are a child-friendly, safe and non-invasive way incorporate into the Myopia Control strategy. These are specialty lenses that are fit just like single vision lenses for glasses, but incorporate revolutionary technology to create a defocus to help slow the progression of myopia.
Atropine Eye Drops
Atropine drops are used on a daily basis and instilled every night.
Progressive myopia can increase the risk of certain eye conditions. There are ways in which we can slow it down. Call us to find out more.
It's important to note that the effectiveness of each modality can vary. Treatment approach depends on individual factors, such as age, severity of myopia, and personal preferences. Consulting with an eye care professional is crucial to determine the most suitable myopia control strategy for an individual.