Category: Myopia

The start of a new school year can be overwhelming, even for the most confident children. That’s why parents are doing whatever they can to help their children successfully transition to the next academic grade. Below, we share our top tips for parents, so they can ensure that their child’s vision is a tool for…

Given the rapid increase in childhood myopia being seen in the U.S., the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Academy of Pediatrics recently updated their guidance on managing myopia in children. Both organizations now recommend children play outdoors more to delay the onset of myopia, and support proactive treatment of myopic children to reduce the…

If your child is squinting, complaining of headaches or having trouble concentrating at school, they may be suffering from myopia. Myopia, or nearsightedness, is on the rise in American children. Not only is myopia rising, but it is also starting to present younger and younger and tends to get more severe as the child ages.…

The drastic increase in the number of children diagnosed with myopia during the past decade is astonishing — but is it surprising? Not really. When you analyze the causes of myopia, it becomes clear why more and more children are becoming affected by this progressive eye disease. What Is Myopia? Myopia, often referred to as…

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is an eye condition affecting people worldwide, and many wear corrective lenses to correct this issue. Proper management can help you to see clearly, but what are the risks if your myopia is left untreated? Untreated myopia can significantly increase your risk of several serious eye conditions. Continue reading to…