Unfortunately, myopia cannot be fully cured. However, it can be managed with several options, including low-dose atropine drops, orthokeratology lenses, and specialized glasses. […]
Can Myopia Be Cured?
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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. […]