Myopia is a genetic disorder that usually begins in childhood. Typically, nearsightedness gets worse during adolescence and then plateaus in adulthood.
As myopia becomes more common in today’s society, researchers continue to study myopia and look for ways to prevent and slow its progression. Here are some promising therapies:
Topical medications such as atropine eye drops can dilate the eye(Glasses Online). Some studies suggest atropine eye drops may help slow the progression of myopia.
Increased time spent outdoors may also slow the development of myopia and help prevent it. Researchers believe exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays may change the molecular structure of the eye(Discount Glasses Online), helping to keep it in its normal shape.
Bifocal contact lenses may help slow the development of myopia in children aged 8 to 12.
Orthokeratology is a procedure in which a nearsighted person wears a rigid, air-permeable contact lens for several hours each day until the eye bends evenly. Then, patients wear lenses less often to keep their eyes in shape.
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