Myopia Management
What is short-sightedness?
The short-sightedness It is a visual condition in which the patient experiences blurred vision when looking into the distance. This is because the cornea is very curved and the lens is very powerful, or because the eye is longer than normal.
Why is the rise in short-sightedness among children so significant?
It is very important to be aware that short-sightedness progresses irreversibly during childhood and adolescence. That is why it is so important to take action during this period of growth.
Controlling myopia is important because of the consequences it can have. As the eye lengthens, the retina becomes thinner and stretches, leading to an increased risk of retinal conditions that can cause irreversible vision loss.
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Complications associated with short-sightedness
- Chorioretinal atrophy
- Vitreous degeneration (floaters)
- Vitreous detachment
- Vitreoretinal traction
- Peripheral retinal degeneration
- Retinal tear
- Retinal detachment
- Macular degeneration
- Macular hole
- Macular haemorrhage
- Fuchs’s spot
- Abnormalities of the optical disc (staphyloma, etc.)
In recent years, high myopia (myopia of 6 dioptres or more) has been the most common condition amongst ONCE members.
In MAYTE OPTICS We offer a range of options for myopia control, which aim, on the one hand, to minimise the growth of the eye so that the dioptres increase as slowly as possible. These optical treatments are:
- Ophthalmic lenses with peripheral defocus
- Soft contact lenses with peripheral blurring
- Orto-K
Some recommendations for preventing the onset of this type of short-sightedness are:
- Ensure proper lighting
- Reducing the amount of time spent in front of electronic devices
- More time outdoors
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