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Short-sightedness in a child - how to take care of vision and slow down the progression of the defect?

MedExpress Team

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Published Oct. 2, 2024 07:59

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Myopia is an increasingly commonly diagnosed visual defect in children and adolescents. It mainly results from excessive axial elongation of the eyeball, leading to blurred vision of distant objects. If left untreated, it can rapidly worsen and increase the risk of serious eye diseases such as cataracts and glaucoma. Unfortunately, myopia cannot be reversed or cured, so appropriate response after diagnosis is key.

Once myopia is diagnosed, eyeglasses with monofocal, convex-concave lenses, which are referred to as minus lenses, are most often used. Such lenses only provide clear vision, but do not help slow down the progression of myopia, that is, its further development. Therefore, it is important to remember that correction is not everything. Equally important is the process of "slowing myopia" itself, also known as "myopia control." It involves early recognition and the creation of a therapeutic plan aimed not only at improving the visual acuity of distant objects, but also at slowing the progression of the defect.

The uncontrolled development of myopia leads to an increased risk of dangerous diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma and retinal detachment. The risk of these conditions increases with age and the size of myopia. That's why ...

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