Blurry vision is a common problem for many children. If you’ve noticed your child squinting to see the chalkboard, or you find yourself holding books closer than usual, it could be myopia—a condition more commonly called “nearsightedness.” So can myopia be reversed? How can you help?
Myopia can’t naturally be reversed, but it can easily be treated with your optometrist’s help. Progression can be slowed, and lenses in the form of glasses or contacts can correct your child’s eyesight. Myopia control offers a way to preserve your child’s future vision by slowing the eye’s growth and limiting the intensity of the developing myopia. For adults, laser eye surgery does exist as a more permanent way to correct myopia. […]
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