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Facts About Myopia

The Big Picture:

• 80% of learning happens through sight. That's a huge part of your child's world!

• But did you know 1 in 3 children struggle to see the blackboard clearly?

• By 2050, half the world could be myopic, with a billion people facing high myopia. This isn't just about glasses; it's about their future.

Why It Matters Now:

• The younger myopia starts, the more it progresses.

• More screen time and less outdoor play are making myopia a growing concern for kids.

Understanding Myopia

What is Myopia?

• It's when the eye grows too long, making distant objects look blurry.

Why Does It Progress?

• Children's eyes can keep growing beyond what's healthy.

• Regular single vision lenses just correct vision; they do not control myopia progression.

• Myopia management solutions like Stellest are designed to both correct vision and slow progression.

Why Myopia Control is Crucial for Long-Term Eye Health

Beyond Glasses: Myopia isn't just an inconvenience. Unmanaged, it can lead to serious eye complications later in life.

Increased Risks Include:

• Myopic Macular Degeneration (MMD)

• Cataracts

• Retinal Detachment

• Glaucoma

Myopia Management Solutions

At People’s Optics, we offer personalized, evidence-based approaches. We'll help you choose what's best for your child, with regular follow-ups (every 3-6 months) for safety and success.

Our Options May Include:

• Lifestyle Changes: Encouraging 2+ hours outdoors daily can help prevent or delay myopia.

• Myopia Control Glasses: Like Stellest lenses, a simple, non-invasive way to correct vision and slow progression.

• Myopia Control Contact Lenses: Soft multifocal lenses, great for active kids.

• Orthokeratology (Ortho-K): Lenses worn overnight for clear vision all day, no glasses needed.

• Atropine Eye Drops: A low-dose prescription from ophthalmologists to slow progression.

• Combination Therapies: Sometimes, a blend of treatments works best.

Simple Tips for Your Child's Eye Health

Watch for These Signs of Myopia:

• Squinting at a distance

• Holding things very close

• Difficulty seeing distant objects

• Saying they can't see the whiteboard in class

If you spot any of these, schedule an eye exam with us right away!

Good Eye Habits for Kids:

• Aim for 2 hours of outdoor play daily (with daylight)!

• The 20-20-20 Rule: Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds, especially during screen time or homework.

Regular Eye Check-ups:

• Bring your child for an eye exam once a year.

• If they have myopia, we recommend a check-up every 6 months to monitor progression.