Why Is Myopia Control Important for Children?

Posted by: Dr. Ramsarat in Myopia

Imagine waking up in the morning, and the first thing you must do is wear your eyeglasses. When you develop myopia as a child, this is the most likely scenario when you grow into adulthood. That is the best-case scenario. Myopia in children can result in age-related eye diseases and vision loss earlier. To prevent…

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How Old Do You Have to Be to Start Myopia Management?

Posted by: Dr. Ramsarat in Myopia

Myopia is a type of refractive error. It causes the eye to be longer than usual from the front to the back. It makes things far away seem blurry. Prescription lenses correct the error and help you see clearly. Having myopia increases your chances of getting cataracts, glaucoma, or retinal detachment. There is no way…

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