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 […]
In your child’s classroom, you may notice more eyeglass wearers than ever, and that’s because myopia, or nearsightedness, is affecting more and more children. Your child’s eyes are growing and changing, making their annual eye exams crucial to detecting eye problems like myopia. If your child’s teacher notices your child struggling to see the board […]
There’s a lot you can do for your child’s vision that will impact them all the way through adulthood. Eye exams may give you an early insight into potential issues, such as myopia. Researchers estimate that by 2050 as much as 50% of the world will have this progressive condition. All around the world, eye […]
Have you ever heard of ortho-k lenses? Your optometrist might’ve mentioned them as an alternative to eyeglasses or standard contact lenses to correct your vision. These are a special type of contact lens used to correct your vision while you sleep. That’s right; you may be able to correct your vision while you sleep! Ortho-k […]
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