Myopia, often called nearsightedness, is common and usually starts in childhood. With myopia, the eye is longer than normal or the cornea is too steeply curved. It typically progresses or increases over time until early adulthood.
Studies show myopia is becoming more common among children. Research suggests kids who spend more time indoors doing near-focused activities (all that screen time, but also with traditional reading) have higher rates of myopia than those who spend more time doing outdoor activities.
Myopia control is important in children ages 6 to 15 years of age because this is the stage of life when it progresses or increases more quickly. It is also important in teenagers as their vision may continue to worsen but at a slower rate.
While myopia cannot be reversed, our goal is to keep it from getting worse. Myopia control uses a technique called peripheral defocus which can be done with glasses, contacts, eye drops and Ortho K overnight lenses (which reshape the eye by wearing lenses at night). Ask us about any of these treatments at your next eye exams.
Brought to you by:
Dr. Ayda Porkar, OD
We see patients of all ages at our West 11th Ave and Valley River Plaza locations.
3015 W 11th Ave, Eugene
1011 Valley River Way Suite 110, Eugene
541-342-2201 | sterlingvision.com
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