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Myths Debunked: 3 Misconceptions About Ortho-K Treatments
A large percentage of the world’s population, more than 20% to be exact, suffer from myopia or nearsightedness. Fortunately, eye doctors have pioneered a wide range of treatments to slow the progression of myopia. One of the most recent ones to become available on the market is orthokeratology or ortho-k, a form of corneal reshaping therapy. Unfortunately, due to several myths, a lot of patients…
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Bloodshot Eyes in a Child: Are They a Cause for Concern?
It’s natural for parents to feel a bit anxious whenever they notice their children’s eyes have turned red, but are they truly a cause for concern? It depends on what caused the eye irritation, says vision therapy experts at the Institute for Control of Eye Myopia.
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Understanding Your Child’s Eyeglass Prescription
To get your kids’ new eyeglasses, all you need to do is hand in their eyeglass prescription to your local optical eyewear shop. You can manage your kid’s vision-related conditions better if you have an idea of what the terms on the prescription mean. The Institute for Control of Eye Myopia, your local eye doctor, elaborates on what these terms mean below.
Eye Care,5 Ways to Slow Myopia Progression in Kids
More than 20% of the entire population in the world suffers from myopia or nearsightedness, making it the most common ophthalmic condition in the world. There is still no cure for myopia, but, fortunately, early myopia control treatment can slow down the progression in adolescence and adulthood. Myopia Control: Your Treatment Options Atropine eye drops - Studies have reported the use of atropine eye drops…
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