What are the risk factors for myopia?
Myopia, a condition of sight that affects the visual field and the ability to see at a distance, has become
Myopia is one of the most common visual defects in children, leading to blurred distance vision, and can have a significant impact on daily life.
Therefore, it is important for you, parents, to know if your child is nearsighted. Continue reading this COP9 article!
Nearsighted people see distant objects blurry, which can cause symptoms in everyday life.
There are many signs that may indicate that your child is nearsighted.
It is crucial for parents to know how to spot the signs of myopia in their child:
squinting their eyes while they’re looking into the distance;
complaints of not seeing the blackboard clearly;
tendency to sit very close to the television;
eye fatigue;
holding books very close to their face when reading.
If you suspect your child is nearsighted, it is important to see an ophthalmologist for a complete visual exam.
Myopia is a common visual disorder in children.
It is part of refractive disorders, along with hyperopia and astigmatism. The myopic eye is an eye that is too long, the elongated eyeball sends the image captured by the pupil to the front of the retina.
This visual defect is characterized by difficulty seeing far away, while near vision generally remains good.
Nearsighted children see distant objects blurry, which can cause headaches, eyestrain, and difficulty seeing clearly on the board at school.
At this appointment, the ophthalmologist will check your child’s visual acuity at different distances, using refraction tests to determine if and to what extent they are nearsighted.
These ophthalmological examinations are painless and carried out in your presence by our COP9 team.
If your child is diagnosed nearsighted, they may benefit from optical correction, such as wearing prescription glasses or contact lenses. These corrective lenses allow your child to see distant objects clearly and improve their visual acuity.
Keep reading: we talk more about it below.
It is important to detect myopia in children as early as possible, because early treatment can help prevent other vision problems (retinal detachment, cataracts, glaucoma, eye floaters, etc.) in the future.
By monitoring your child for signs of myopia and seeing a vision health professional regularly, you can ensure that your child enjoys good vision and a better quality of life.
If your child is diagnosed, several optical correction options are available:
wearing classic or control prescription glasses
choosing to wear lenses: there are many types, such as daytime management lenses, soft lenses, rigid lenses, monthly or daily lenses… Consult our articles to find out more;
orthokeratology (night lenses).
These ophthalmological devices provide binocular (for both eyes) visual correction, and also slow the progression of this vision disorder.
Correction of myopia is necessary: it corrects the visual field and provides clear vision to your child!
What to do if you suspect myopia in your child? If you notice these signs, it is essential to see an ophthalmologist for a complete visual exam.
The professional will check your child’s visual acuity at different distances and use refraction tests to determine the presence and degree of myopia.
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