Myopia or nearsightedness is one of the most common eye diseases affecting children around the world. In childhood, if the eyes grow too long from front to back(axial length) it causes difficulty seeing distant objects clearly, this condition is called Myopia. So if your children can’t see the board texts in the classroom, the TV screen across the room, or the clock on the wall clearly, he/she is most probably suffering from Myopia. Luckily there are ways to correct your child’s Myopia like glasses and contacts. Keep on reading to learn more about these options in detail.
Different Methods of Myopia Correction
Contact Lenses
For children, especially those who are physically active, play sports contact lenses are a great choice. Moreover, with contact lenses, there is no tension of breaking or misplacing eyeglasses. Various ranges of corrective contact lenses such as daily disposables and extended-wear disposables are available for children. Usually, children insert these lenses early in the morning and remove them at bedtime. However, you need to consult with your eye doctors to check if your child is ready for lenses.
Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)
Orthokeratology or ortho-k is a very common treatment in children to slow down Myopia. In fact, in some research, there has been the result of ortho-k slowing down Myopia by 36% to 56%. In ortho-k, specially designed gas permeable contact lenses are inserted at night time and removed in the morning. These lenses overnight reshape the eyeball so children can have a comparatively clear vision in the morning without lenses and glasses. Ortho-K lenses are comparatively more difficult to use than contact lenses and have a risk of infection. So with ortho-k, you must visit your eye doctors more regularly.
Atropine Eye Drops
In two Asian big trials, Atropine eye drops have proved to be effective in slowing down myopia by 50% to 60%. Usually, doctors advise using Low-dose atropine for children between 5 and 18 years old to slow down myopia. But since Myopia is not totally curable in childhood, children might still need to wear glasses or contact lenses.
Prescription Glasses
Prescribed glasses are also very popular among children nowadays because of the availability of lightweight glasses with fancy designs. Besides, children find it fun to choose from so many options of stylish, funky glasses which not only gives them better vision rather a sense of style.
Bonus Tips:
Studies have shown children who spend more time outside in the natural Light have a less myopic shift. So try to include outdoor time in your child’s day-to-day routine. And do keep an eye on how much time your child spends on the phone or any digital devices. There must be a break in between when children spend too much digital time.
Advanced Eye Clinic Can Correct Your Child’s Myopia
Come visit us at Advanced Eye Clinic if you are located near Fort Worth or Watauga, Texas to test your child’s eye health. Our trained and friendly doctors will treat your child’s eye with care and recommend the best solution for Myopia. To schedule an eye exam appointment, call 817-741-1073 or contact us today.
