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 […]
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 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. […]
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. […]
With advancements in myopia control, the options for managing your child’s myopia include orthokeratology (ortho-k), multifocal contact lenses, and atropine eye drops. […]
Unfortunately, there are currently no treatments that can reverse the effects of myopia. […]
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