Provo Treats Nearsightedness with Myopia Control
Generally, myopia (nearsightedness) is when close-up objects look clear but distant objects are blurry. Nearsightedness is a very common eye-focusing disorder and it is estimated that by 2050, nearly half the people in the world will suffer from myopia.
With myopia on the rise globally, the introduction of MiSight contact lenses provides a promising solution to slow down the progression of myopia in children aged 8-12. Not only do MiSight® 1 day contact lenses correct nearsightedness, but they are also designed with ActivControl Technology to help reduce the advancement of myopia by an average of 59%, allowing children to maintain clear vision and pursue their interests without glasses.
What Causes Blurred Vision with Myopia?
For you to see clearly, light rays must first travel through the front layers of the eye (the cornea and lens). The cornea and lens work together to focus the light so it lands on the back layer of the eye, called the retina. The retina then sends a signal to your brain that allows you to see. For patients with myopia, the cornea may be too steeply curved, or your eye may be longer front to back than normal. In either case, the light rays focus in front of the retina, causing blurry vision in the distance.
Habits that can exacerbate this condition include reading in dimly lit areas, spending too much time on electronic devices, and not taking breaks from near-work. Be aware of these habits, and limit your time spent on them to maintain good eye health and reduce the chances of developing nearsightedness. You should also encourage spending more time outdoors as sunlight exposure can lower the risk of this condition.
Common Symptoms of Myopia in Children
Why is It Important to Catch and Diagnose Myopia?
If left uncorrected, nearsightedness can significantly impact a child’s school, sports, or work performance. Beyond just causing blurred vision, severe myopia can also increase the risk of serious vision problems such as retinal detachment, macular degeneration, premature cataracts, and glaucoma.
Myopia often starts to develop at a young age. It can progressively worsen over time, making it crucial to monitor for signs of this issue to address it and assist your child in reducing or avoiding nearsightedness altogether. By being proactive in addressing the early signs and symptoms of myopia, parents can help their children maintain good vision and overall eye health.
Provo’s Myopia Eye Care FAQs
New treatment to decrease the progression of myopia is available today! Eye Clinic & Aesthetics of Provo has partnered with Cooper Vision, a leading company in the contact lens industry to provide cutting-edge solutions. They have developed a specialized lens called MiSight which can dramatically slow the progression of myopia in children.
MiSight is FDA-approved, clinically proven and safe, as well as child-friendly. Its ease of use makes it a viable option for reducing the symptoms and progression of your child’s myopia.
Not at all. MiSight 1 day soft contact lenses offer a promising solution to reducing myopia changes and maintaining a mild/manageable prescription. These lenses, FDA-approved for children aged 8-12, have been clinically proven to slow myopia progression, with a 59% reduction over 3 years and minimal progression over 6 years.
Not only are these lenses safe and effective, but they are also child-friendly and easy to use, with 90% of children being able to insert and remove them independently after three years and strongly preferring them over glasses.
Conventional treatment includes using glasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery such as LASIK. At the Eye Clinic & Aesthetics of Provo, we take pride in providing you with the latest technology for spectacle and contact lenses. LASIK can often replace your glasses or contacts, correcting the distance blur caused by myopia
These treatment options can be discussed and diagnosed during a regular eye exam appointment. If you start noticing issues between appointments, call us today to arrange one and prevent your child’s symptoms of myopia from developing further.
Request an Appointment
Contact the Eye Clinic today to schedule an appointment to see if your child is a good candidate for this myopia control program. Why wait to see how blurry your child’s vision will get when there is a way to stop it in its tracks?
Dr. Smith and Dr. Lewis are passionate about providing our patients with clear vision, while also protecting their future sight. Schedule an appointment today to find out if your child can benefit from myopia management. Call (801) 373-4550 or request an appointment using the link below.