Perhaps you’ve heard of alternative methods related to the control of childhood myopia, such as: Orthokeratology Lens (Ortho-K Lens) Eye exercise machines Myopia control spectacles lenses Orthokeratology Lens – The overnight contact lens Orthokeratology Lenses are hard contact lenses which are specifically worn overnight during sleep. This method was first developed in the 1960s to…
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What is Atropine?Atropine is a once-a-week eye drop therapy which reduces spectacle prescription power and myopia progression in children. Atropine is a naturally occurring medicine extracted from the “Belladona” plant. Centuries ago, it was used by women to dilate their pupils and make their eyes appear larger and more beautiful. Other than aesthetic purposes, Atropine…
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Childhood myopia management goes beyond spectacles and contact lenses! Usually after getting spectacles prescribed for their child, many parents are lulled into a sense of false complacency, thinking they have effectively managed the problem and do not need to take any further action. However, relying on spectacles or contact lenses without practicing good eye care…
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Myopia is not only bad and harmful for the health of the eyes but it is undeniably a huge burden in a child’s life. Having myopia means a lifetime dependence on either spectacles or contact lenses in order to see clearly. At a glance, childhood myopia appears to be an easy condition to treat. We…
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As a parent, you may be wondering, “how can I know if my child already has myopia?”. If the telltale signs listed below seem familiar to you and you’ve been spotting them frequently in your child, it’s very possible that your child has myopia. Complaints of headaches and eye strains Abnormal squinting of the eyes…
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Maintaining 20/20 Vision 1. Take frequent “eye breaks” Prolonged near work will place heavy strain on the eyes’ focusing muscles, causing eye discomfort and fatigue. One of the best wats to prevent this when doing near vision work is to look at objects 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 30 to 40 minutes. 2.…
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