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Good Eye Habits to Prevent Myopia Development in Children
Myopia is a refractive error that can develop in childhood or later during a person’s life. It is the most common and fastest growing refractive error of the eye, so it’s important to prevent its development, if possible. Today, your vision therapy specialist from The Myopia Institute discusses eye care habits to delay the onset and progression of myopia in children:
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What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Nearsightedness?
The Myopia Institute’s mission is to provide patients with accurate and up-to-date information about myopia and myopia control methods. We can also help patients find an optometrist through our online directory. Today, we will talk about the signs of myopia and explain what you can do about this condition:
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4 Proven and Effective Methods for Myopia Control
The Myopia Institute educates patients about scientifically proven and effective methods of myopia control and helps them find a local optometrist for their vision problems. Currently, there are four widely accepted treatment types for myopia: multifocal eyeglasses, distance-center multifocal contact lenses, orthokeratology and atropine eye drops. Learn more about them here:
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Improving Corneal Transplant Survival Using New Techniques
As of 2013, the World Health Organization estimates that there are 153 million people worldwide who are suffering from uncorrected refractive errors. Common refractive problems are myopia or nearsightedness, hyperopia or farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia. While these refractive errors cannot be prevented, they can be managed with corrective eyeglasses or contact lenses and refractive surgery.
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