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Myopia Management

Are distant visuals appearing hazy to you? Are headaches, eye strain, or trouble recognising objects from afar frequent complaints? You or your young one may be grappling with myopia, often termed as nearsightedness.

Our focused services for combating nearsightedness are designed to refine your sight and decelerate the progression of your ailment. This approach diminishes the demand for intensified lenses over the years and protects your long-term ocular health.

Understanding Myopia

Myopia stands out as a widespread visual discrepancy, characterised by struggles in discerning far-away entities clearly, while those in proximity appear distinct. This ailment arises when the eyeball stretches beyond the normal limit or if the cornea curves too much, directing the light to concentrate ahead of the retina rather than straight upon it. The onset of myopia is typically during one's youthful years, and its severity can escalate until the early twenties.

What are the signs that suggest my children and I might be myopic?

The most conspicuous symptom of myopia is blurred sight while focusing on distant items.

Other accompanying signs encompass:

  • Regular narrowing of eyes
  • Eyestrain
  • Migraines
  • Obstacles in visual clarity during driving or when indulging in athletic endeavours

What could be the causes of myopia?

The precise causative factors behind myopia remain ambiguous; however, multiple elements could amplify the susceptibility to this condition:

  • Genetic Lineage — The odds escalate if either or both parents have nearsighted tendencies.
  • Behavioural Patterns — Prolonged indoor engagements or extended periods of close-up work might up the ante.
  • Initial Vision Status — Being less farsighted (or leaning towards nearsightedness) around the age of 6 could be an early sign.

How can myopia be diagnosed?

Our proficient optometrist will orchestrate a meticulous ocular assessment with multiple tests to ascertain if myopia is present:

  • All-encompassing Eye Health Review – An overall examination of your eyes' health.
  • Diverse Distance Evaluation – This inspects your visual proficiency across various ranges.
  • Optical Clarity Test – This aids in determining the intensity of your nearsightedness.

These procedures will shed light on any tendencies towards myopia and the necessary lens strength you might need. Furthermore, an analysis of your cornea's curvature, often linked to myopia, will be done.

What treatment is available for myopia?

While therapeutic solutions for myopia can differ individually, prescription eyewear or contacts usually come first. However, they provide relief rather than resolution.

Alternative methods that might curb or even arrest myopia's progress include:

  • Atropine Solutions— These eye drops are deployed to mitigate muscular strain in the eye, thereby curbing myopia's progression.
  • Orthokeratology — This entails using bespoke contact lenses worn overnight to reshape the cornea, amending the optical discrepancy subtly.

Procrastination in addressing nearsighted complications isn't advisable. Our adept optometrists are here to craft a remedial blueprint aligned with your distinct requisites and daily habits.

Schedule your myopia assessment today.

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