Tips for parents who want to help their kids avoid and manage myopia include:
Encouraging your child to spend more time outdoors.
Limiting screen time for your child.
Scheduling regular eye exams.
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Children can use eye drops safely, so long as an optometrist determines this to be safe. Some eye drops, like atropine drops, can be used to slow the progression of conditions like myopia. However, eye drops should always be treated as medicine, so make sure to store them safely, out of your child’s reach.
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MiSight and ortho-k lenses are 2 potential myopia control options, each with its own benefits. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer to which is better for your child because it depends on the situation.
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But eyeglasses don’t make your vision worse—in fact, they help improve it.
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Swimming with contact lenses might seem convenient, but it can expose your eyes to harmful microorganisms and chemicals that lead to serious issues, from painful infections to vision-threatening corneal ulcers.
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While myopia cannot be fully reversed, there are effective ways to manage and slow its progression. […]
Daily lenses are thin, delicate, and designed for single-day use for up to 16 hours. They shouldn’t be worn for more than a day.
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You should always avoid sleeping with contact lenses due to the increased risk of eye infections and other complications. […]
Keratoconus cannot be cured completely, but with proper management and treatment, its progression can often be slowed, and vision can be significantly improved. […]
Blue light eyeglasses are gaining popularity as a simple and effective solution to help reduce these risks
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