Introduction
Myopia, the term used in medicine to describe nearsightedness, refers to the ability to see nearby objects clearly but difficulty seeing farther away ones.
For instance, you might not notice traffic signs until they are only a few feet away if you have nearsightedness. A sizable proportion of people have myopia. This eye focus issue is typically treated with contacts, glasses, or surgery.
Myopia is a prevalent condition. Nearsightedness affects almost 40% of Americans, according to one estimate.
One in four parents have a child who is nearsighted to some extent. Some eye experts believe that if your child spends a lot of time engaging in “near” activities, such as reading or using computers and telephones, they may be more susceptible to developing myopia.
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What is Myopia Treatment?
Adults and children with myopia can be treated with glasses or contact lenses. Myopia can also be corrected by a variety of refractive surgeries, however, they are limited to adult patients only (with few exceptions for children).
Your prescription for glasses or contact lenses is a negative number, like -3.00, if you have myopia. Your lenses will be stronger the higher the number. Your prescription improves your vision at a distance by helping your eye focus light on your retina.
Glasses: For the majority of people, wearing glasses is the most common method of correcting myopia. Depending on how much vision correction is required, you may wear glasses all the time or just when you need to see far away. Perhaps driving glasses are all you need. For certain children, wearing glasses is not necessary to watch television, play sports, or write on a whiteboard. For clear vision, some people might need to wear glasses all the time. Clearer distant vision can be achieved with a single-vision lens. However, a bifocal or progressive lens may be necessary for myopic individuals over 40 to see well up close and far away.
Contact lenses: Wearing contact lenses can help some people see farther and crisper. The fact that they need more attention to maintain cleanliness could be a drawback. Consult your physician to determine which type is appropriate for your level of myopia and other refractive issues.
Ortho-k or CRT: For mild myopia sufferers, temporary corneal refractive contact lenses are a viable option.
LASIK: This stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileus, which is the most widely performed operation for nearsightedness correction. A flap that goes through the top of your cornea during a LASIK procedure is created by your ophthalmologist using a laser. Following a reconfiguration of the inner corneal tissue, the flap is lowered back into position.
Astigmatism: Astigmatism and/or farsightedness may also be corrected by it. During a PRK operation, your cornea’s front surface is removed by your ophthalmologist, who then uses a laser to reshape it. This flattens the cornea’s surface and enables light to focus on your retina. Because PRK causes less corneal tissue disruption than a comparable LASIK procedure, it is preferable for patients with thinner or rougher corneas.
Phakic Intraocular Lenses: These are a viable choice for those with excessive myopia or corneas that are too thin to be treated with LASIK or PRK. Phakic intraocular lenses are inserted into your eye by your physician directly in front of your natural lens.
Preceding the development of a cataract is this technique.
Vision Therapy: This is a possibility if your myopia is brought on by focusing muscle spasms. Not every myopic person should receive this treatment. Your ophthalmologist will determine whether it’s a viable choice for you following an eye exam.