Myopia (or “near-sightedness”) is a common ocular condition where the light does not focus properly as it enters the eye. Myopia results in blurry vision when viewing at a distance. Glasses or contact lenses are required to provide clear vision. Myopia typically begins in childhood, and will usually progress throughout the teens and into the early 20’s. In the old days, there was not much that could be done to prevent this progression.
However, there are several modern technologies that are available to slow and sometimes stop the progression of nearsightedness. The eye doctors at River City Eye Care would be happy to discuss which of these options would be of benefit to you or your children.
Myopia (or “near-sightedness”) is a common ocular condition where the light does not focus properly as it enters the eye. Myopia results in blurry vision when viewing at a distance. Glasses or contact lenses are required to provide clear vision. Myopia typically begins in childhood, and will usually progress throughout the teens and into the early 20’s. In the old days, there was not much that could be done to prevent this progression. However, there are several modern technologies that are available to slow and sometimes stop the progression of nearsightedness. The doctors at River City Eye Care would be happy to discuss which of these options would be of benefit to you or your children.
As mentioned earlier, if you are nearsighted, you will have difficulty seeing distant objects clearly. In addition to this symptom, you may also experience:
- Excessive Squinting
- Strained Eyes
- Fatigue
- Headaches
As mentioned earlier, if you are nearsighted, you will have difficulty seeing distant objects clearly. In addition to this symptom, you may also experience:
- Excessive Squinting
- Strained Eyes
- Fatigue
- Headaches
Myopia is caused when the eyeball is too long relative to the focusing power of the cornea and lens of the eye.
Over the past few decades, myopia has seen a dramatic increase in cases amongst Canadians. While there is no definitive cause for this increase, most eye doctors and researchers believe that the increased use of computers and digital devices is a major contributor.
Myopia is caused when the eyeball is too long relative to the focusing power of the cornea and lens of the eye.
Over the past few decades, myopia has seen a dramatic increase in cases amongst Canadians. While there is no definitive cause for this increase, most eye doctors and researchers believe that the increased use of computers and digital devices is a major contributor.
Myopic eyes have frequent prescription increases, especially during childhood. This causes the refractive error to steadily worsen over time. However, myopia can be controlled, slowing its progression and keeping your child’s prescription low. Myopia control could involve special glasses lenses, special contact lenses, or even eye drops.
Myopic eyes have frequent prescription increases, especially during childhood. This causes the refractive error to steadily worsen over time. However, myopia can be controlled, slowing its progression and keeping your child’s prescription low. Myopia control could involve special glasses lenses, special contact lenses, or even eye drops.