Did you know that vision problems can affect a child’s learning and development? That’s why we recommend scheduling a back-to-school eye exam for your child. Since 80% of classroom learning is visual, and children often do not talk about their vision complaints, it’s important to have your child’s vision checked. Myopia in children often goes undetected and gets worse as the children grow.? That’s why here at Clarity Eyecare Services, we recommend scheduling an eye exam for your child.
We also want to bring to your attention the myopia epidemic that is affecting children worldwide.
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a condition where distant objects appear blurry, while close objects can be seen clearly. But it also means that the eye is growing longer than it should, faster than it should, and becoming weaker as this happens. Myopia is becoming increasingly common in children. If left untreated, myopia increases the risk of degenerative eye conditions including glaucoma, retinal detachment, myopic maculopathy, and cataracts.
During your child’s eye exam, we can assess their risk for myopia and provide guidance on how to maintain good eye health and introduce you to soft contact lenses to slow the progression of myopia in children, aged 8-12 at the initiation of treatment. These lenses are designed specifically for children to keep their eyes from getting worse as they grow.
If you’re interested in learning more about how to reduce the rate of myopia worsening in your child, please call our office to schedule an exam.