Is your child squinting at the board? Discover myopia signs, screen time tips, and myopia control options with Littlefield Eye Associates in Kansas City, MO. […]
Back-to-School and Near Work: What Parents Should Know About Myopia Progression
Can Myopia Improve with Age?
Many parents wonder if their child’s nearsightedness might get better as they grow older. It’s a natural hope when you’re watching your little one struggle to see the board at school or squint at distant objects. Myopia doesn’t actually improve with age: Once your eye becomes elongated and nearsighted, it generally does not return to […]
Contact Lenses for Myopia: How Do They Work?
When you or your child is struggling with myopia, finding a solution for clear vision is a top priority. Specialty contact lenses for myopia work not by only correcting blurry vision, but also by changing how light focuses on the outer parts of the eye. This helps slow the progression of myopia in children. This […]
Can Myopia Cause Blindness?
It’s no secret that clear vision is crucial for navigating daily life, especially for children who are experiencing the world for the first time. Myopia, or nearsightedness, is becoming more common, and many parents find themselves wondering how it could impact their child’s visual health over time. While myopia itself does not directly cause blindness, […]
Presbyopia vs Myopia vs Astigmatism: What’s The Difference?
Vision problems don’t just make it harder to see—they can significantly impact daily life and overall well-being. Presbyopia, myopia, and astigmatism are all refractive errors that affect your vision. In all three cases, the light that enters the eye doesn’t hit the back of the eye the way it should, resulting in blurry vision. The […]
What Are Ortho-K Lenses?
If you or your child have been diagnosed with myopia, you’re likely on the lookout for effective treatments to manage this common vision condition. One increasingly popular option is orthokeratology, often referred to as Ortho-K lenses. But what exactly are Ortho-K lenses, and how can they benefit you or your child? Ortho-K lenses, or orthokeratology […]
Can Myopia Be Cured?
Unfortunately, myopia cannot be fully cured. However, it can be managed with several options, including low-dose atropine drops, orthokeratology lenses, and specialized glasses. […]
Myopia vs. Hyperopia: What’s the Difference?
Myopia refers to vision where nearby objects are clear, while things in the distance get blurry. Hyperopia keeps those distant objects in focus, while nearby objects are difficult to see. […]
Does Myopia Get Worse With Age?
Myopia tends to emerge in childhood and worsen as children’s eyes mature. Its progression typically slows and levels off during a person’s late teens or early 20s. In some cases, myopia can progress into high myopia, increasing a person’s lifetime risk of other eye diseases and conditions, including glaucoma and cataracts—2 age-related eye conditions. […]
Myopia Control: What Options Are Available?
With advancements in myopia control, the options for managing your child’s myopia include orthokeratology (ortho-k), multifocal contact lenses, and atropine eye drops. […]
