Myopia Treatment
What is Myopia?
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common type of refractive error of the eye. People with myopia can see objects that are close to them clearly, but objects that far away appear blurry. Myopia occurs when the eye is longer than normal or when the cornea (the clear front part of the eye) is too curved, causing light to be focused in front of the retina instead of directly on it. This can result in blurry vision for distant objects.
What are the Symptoms of Myopia?
The most common symptom of myopia is difficulty seeing objects that are far away. People with myopia may have to squint or strain their eyes to see distant objects. Other symptoms of myopia can include headaches, eye strain, and fatigue after prolonged periods of reading or other close-up work
What are the Causes of Myopia?
Myopia is frequently hereditary, meaning that it can be transmitted from parents to offspring. Your likelihood of being nearsighted is higher if one of your parents is.
- Long periods of reading or other close-up work are linked to a higher risk of nearsightedness.
- Children who use computers or other smart gadgets for extended periods are more likely to become nearsighted.
- Environmental factors like not spending enough time outside might raise the risk of nearsightedness.
How can Myopia be Controlled?
- Restrict your use of digital gadgets.
- Adopt healthy diet
- Eat more foods rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C
- Usage of atropine eye drops that slows down the process
- Avoid working or reading in low light.
- Encourage outdoor activity.
- For sports or pastimes, Use safety gear and goggles
- Wear sunglasses when outside
- Quit smoking.
- Plan routine eye checkups.
- Stretch your eye muscles by taking pauses from the screen.
- Usage of dual-focus contact lenses