What is myopia control? Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a vision condition characterized by the inability to see objects in the distance. An optometrist at Today's Vision in Frisco, TX, can help.
This myopia management blog will discuss myopia causes and prevention, vision correction options available for myopic patients, and what to expect during and after treatment.
Myopia Management
Myopia management is a term used to describe the various treatments and interventions available to control myopia progression. Myopia management aims to slow or stop myopia progression in children, to reduce the risk of developing more severe vision problems later in life.
Myopic Treatment Options
Several myopic treatment options are available for children at our optometry Frisco office, including eyeglasses, contact lenses, and orthokeratology (Ortho-k).
Eyeglasses and contact lenses: myopia control with glasses and contacts is an effective myopic treatment option. Those wearing glasses or contacts experience a 50% reduction in myopia progression, so your optometrist will discuss these options as potential myopia treatments if you risk worsening vision.
Orthokeratology (ortho-k): Ortho-K is another myopic treatment that involves using particular gas-permeable contact lenses worn overnight while you sleep. Ortho-K aims to slow or stop myopia progression by temporarily altering corneal shape during sleeping hours.
What to Expect during and after Treatment
During myopia treatment, you may experience temporary vision problems, including blurred or double vision. If this occurs, your optometrist can prescribe myopic glasses to help correct these issues until myopia control is achieved.
After myopia management has been successful in slowing myopia progression and preventing stronger corrective lenses, regular eye exams should continue throughout life to monitor myopic progression and maintain optimal vision health.
Myopia control treatments aim to slow nearsightedness development and preserve existing eyesight by helping patients retain 20/20 vision into adulthood. Doing so makes them less likely to be in daily risk situations due to worsening visual acuity-related conditions, such as cataracts and glaucoma.
How an Optometrist Can Help
Myopic treatment is managed with glasses or contact lenses if myopia is found early. However, myopia has progressed, and corrective lenses no longer provide satisfactory vision correction. In that case, your optometrist may decide that myopia control treatments like Ortho-K or corrective lenses will best slow down nearsightedness progression.
Visit Our Optometry Practice in Frisco, TX
Make an appointment with us today. Contact us at Today's Vision in Frisco, TX, by calling 214-469-1500. We would be happy to help you with whatever you require. Also, remember to speak with our optometrist if you have further questions or concerns.
