Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a vision condition where close objects are seen clearly, but distant ones appear blurred. It’s a prevalent refractive error affecting millions of people worldwide. But can it be reversed? This question has sparked much debate among eye health enthusiasts and researchers alike. Although research on total myopia reversal is […]
Can Ortho-K Reverse Myopia?
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common refractive error affecting many people. Orthokeratology (ortho-k) uses custom specialty contact lenses to correct myopia while stopping or slowing its progression in children or youth. However, ortho-k cannot reverse myopia. Once myopia has developed, it can’t be cured. That being said, ortho-k can be used to temporarily correct eyesight […]
MiyoSmart Lenses: Treating Myopia in Children
In an age dominated by screens and indoor lifestyles, myopia, or nearsightedness, has become a rapidly growing concern in children. The prevalence of this condition has been steadily increasing, and with it comes a host of potential vision-related complications in adulthood. Comprehensive children’s eye exams can help with the early detection of myopia. Fortunately, advances […]
Can Myopia Be Reversed?
Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a common vision condition that affects millions of people every day. If you’ve recently noticed that you’re having a difficult time seeing things clearly at a distance but have no trouble seeing close objects, you may be dealing with myopia. While myopia itself isn’t a reversible condition, it is […]
What Causes Eye Flashes and Floaters
Have you ever seen flashes of light in your peripheral vision or small objects that seem to move around your field of vision? These are known as eye flashes and floaters. There are many possible causes of eye flashes and floaters, both eye-related such as retinal detachment or tear, and non-eye-related such as migraine. This […]
Should You Use Atropine Eye Drops for Myopia Control?
Myopia is becoming more common worldwide. High myopia in adulthood is thought to be the result of school-age onset myopia not being properly treated. Because of this, it’s important to use effective myopia control measures in younger children, which may include preventing myopia onset as well as slowing myopia progression. Fortunately, there are many options […]
What Are the Pros and Cons of Orthokeratology
Many people struggle with the chore of wearing their prescription glasses or contact lenses every day. You might be looking for a solution but don’t want to go through a surgical procedure such as LASIK or PRK surgery. Luckily there is another non-surgical option for you. Orthokeratology is the benchmark for non-surgical eyesight correction techniques. […]