It is technically possible to be both nearsighted and farsighted, but not in the same eye. This is a condition called anisometropia, but it’s relatively rare; it’s expected that between 20-30% of people with nearsightedness or farsightedness experience anisometropia. […]
Adults who meet the vision and ocular health requirements are suitable candidates for ortho-k lenses. There’s no age limitation for these specialized lenses.
If adults are interested in using ortho-k lenses for myopia management, studies have shown that they’re effective in slowing myopia for teenagers and young adults up to age 29. […]
Myopia typically develops during childhood and can continue to get worse until it stabilizes around the age of 20. However, it is possible to develop myopia well into adulthood, due to factors like visual stress and medical conditions such as diabetes. Genetics and environmental factors can play a role in developing myopia and if it continues to worsen. In most cases, myopia will worsen if not properly treated. […]
Many people wonder if myopia is genetic or if it can be inherited from parents or other family members. The short answer is yes, genetics can play a role in myopia development. However, other environmental factors can contribute. […]
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, occurs when the eye is too long or the cornea is too curved, making it difficult to focus on distant objects. It’s quite common, with over 40% of individuals in the United States having some level of myopia. And unfortunately, myopia can sometimes lead to blindness or vision loss resulting from complications, such as retinal detachment or cataracts, later in life. […]
Studies have found ortho-k to be a safe and effective treatment, and many younger patients can benefit from these lenses. However, each patient is unique, and your eye doctor can determine if ortho-k is right for your child’s vision and lifestyle needs during an eye exam. […]
There is no minimum age for contacts! If your child finds them comfortable, then they should be okay to use contacts. But you’ll need to help, especially at first, to make sure they’re using the lenses correctly and properly storing and cleaning them. […]
Myopia, or nearsightedness, worsens with time, putting your child’s vision at risk. Thankfully, your eye doctor has many treatments available to protect their sight. It’s important to book regular eye exams to help identify vision-related problems in your child as soon as possible. Many ways to manage progressive myopia exist, including: What is Progressive Myopia? […]
What Is High Myopia and How Can It Be Treated? [高度近视- 怎么治疗？] If you’re a parent, you’re likely familiar with myopia, or nearsightedness, a refractive error that makes distant objects appear blurry. While there’s no safe level of myopia, a more severe form is known as high myopia, and it comes with various risks of […]
Astigmatism vs. Myopia: What’s the Difference? Signs, Symptoms, & Treatments [散光与近视：有什么区别？体征、症状和治疗] Blurry vision can mean you need glasses or even surgery to see clearly. Refractive errors like myopia and astigmatism can affect your daily life, but they’re treatable with help from your eye doctor. Astigmatism and myopia cause blurry vision, but what’s the difference between […]
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