Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a refractive error that makes it difficult to see distant objects clearly.
Understanding Refractive Errors
Myopia occurs when the eye’s optical system causes light to focus or refract in front of the retina instead of directly on it, resulting in blurry distance vision. This refractive error can develop in childhood and often progresses with age.
Impact on Daily Life
Myopia affects everyday tasks, like reading road signs, watching movies, or recognizing faces from a distance. For children, myopia can also impact academic performance if they struggle to see the board in school.
Risk of Eye Health Issues
Higher levels of myopia may lead to reduced vision as well as increase the risk of developing serious eye health issues, such as retinal detachment or tear. Understanding this risk underscores the importance of early diagnosis and proactive management.
Correction and Control Options
There are several effective ways to manage myopia, including prescription glasses, contact lenses, and specialized contact lenses. MiSight is the first FDA-approved daily disposable contact lens to slow the progression of myopia in children and young adults. Our clinic offers comprehensive myopia management options tailored to each patient’s unique needs
What is Myopia?
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common refractive error where the eye’s optical system causes distant objects to appear blurred while close objects remain clear. This happens because light entering the eye is focused or refracted to a point in front of the retina rather than on it, typically in conjunction with an elongated eyeball or steep corneal curvatures. Myopia is usually diagnosed in childhood and can progress into adulthood, affecting quality of life and increasing the risk of other eye conditions if not managed effectively.
Clear, Comfortable
Vision
Myopia correction restores your ability to see distant objects clearly, enhancing daily activities and overall quality of life.
Reduced Progression for Long-Term Eye Health
Controlling myopia progression with treatments like MiSight daily disposable contact lenses will help reduce the risk of developing serious eye conditions linked to severe nearsightedness.
Flexible Options
for All Ages
From glasses and contact lenses to advanced myopia control contact lenses, myopia management options can be customized for all ages, allowing patients to enjoy optimal vision at every stage of life.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is myopia diagnosed?
Myopia is diagnosed through a comprehensive eye exam. We test your ability to see objects at a distance and measure the refractive status of your eye, your prescription.
Can myopia be cured?
Myopia is not an eye disease that needs to be cured. It is a refractive error in your eye’s optical system that can be corrected optically with glasses and contact lenses and surgically with refractive surgeries like LASIK. Its progression can be controlled with glasses, contact lenses, and specialized contact lenses like MiSight.
What causes myopia?
Myopia is typically due to an elongated eyeball or a steeply curved cornea, which causes light to focus in front of the retina. Genetics and environmental factors may both play a role in its development.
At what age does myopia usually begin?
Myopia often begins in childhood and may progress through teenage years. Early detection is important to help manage its progression effectively.
What are MiSight contact lenses, and how do they work?
MiSight contact lens is an FDA-approved contact lens specifically designed to slow myopia progression in children and young adults. The ActivControl® Technology helps to slow down the elongation of the eye’s axial length and, thus, myopia progression while fully correcting refractive errors. Addressing axial length elongation will help to reduce the risk of myopia-related vision complications later in life, including irreversible vision loss.
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