Managing Myopia for Clearer Futures

Myopia, or short-sightedness, makes distant objects appear blurry. People with myopia often need glasses to see clearly. Alarmingly, myopia is increasing worldwide, and children are developing it at younger ages.

Higher levels of myopia are linked to serious eye conditions, including glaucoma, cataracts, retinal detachment, and myopic maculopathy. These issues arise because myopia causes the eye to elongate, stretching and thinning the retina, which makes it more prone to damage.

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Can Myopia be slowed down?

Yes. Evidence shows that myopia progression in children can be slowed using both optical and lifestyle strategies. These approaches have been shown to slow myopia progression in a large proportion of children. By combining optical interventions with healthy habits, it’s possible to reduce the progression of short-sightedness and lower the risk of future eye problems.

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