| Myopia also known as nearsightedness is a common | | | | flattened allowing light to focus on the retina correctly. |
| problem effecting more then one third the population | | | | To correct mild nearsightedness surgeons will implant |
| today. Myopia makes it so that persons effected by it | | | | plastic corneal rings which alter the shape of the |
| cannot see signs or objects far away without glasses. | | | | cornea. |
| So what things can be done to improve this? How can | | | | Lasik's Surgery is also an option, this will correct the |
| we help this growing problem? There are many kinds | | | | problem with the cornea however the person getting |
| of treatment, you are not alone, with this problem there | | | | the surgery might still require glasses for reading. Many |
| are many studies and cases going on to find more | | | | people see this as a benefit because they no longer |
| ways to cure this problem. | | | | need to have glasses to drive or do sports. Lasik's is a |
| First we have to identify the problem and know what | | | | good option if you want to have freedom back in |
| signs we have evidence of. Headache is a big one, | | | | normal life and only need glasses for reading. |
| Eyestrain and Fatigue are also large signs after you | | | | In orthokeratology the patient wears contact lenses |
| try and see something off in the distance but cant | | | | that correct the cornea over time. The Cornea then |
| make it out. Squinting causes headaches, people with | | | | retains the new shape allowing light rays to be viewed |
| Myopia tend to see objects as blurry and indistinct. | | | | normally. Until recently there have been no medications |
| Myopia is a defect that cause the eye to be thicker | | | | available to people with Myopia, however in 2001 a |
| from the back to front. Because of this defect it | | | | new photosensitive drug called Vysudine, this drug |
| causes light rays to point in front of the retina not on | | | | allows revascularization of abnormal growth of blood |
| the retina surface. Myopia is Hereditary and usually | | | | cells in Pathologic Myopia. Getting this prescription can |
| manifests in childhood. This can either get better with | | | | help with problems you have with Myopia. Ask your |
| age or it can worsen causing Myopic Creep. This can | | | | doctor about it. |
| be corrected however, you don't have to suffer with it. | | | | En eye exam is needed to actually diagnose Myopia. It |
| There are cases however that are either severe or | | | | is also the leading eye problem, however with the |
| pathologic. Pathologic or debilitating Myopia usually only | | | | treatments available it is slowly becoming less and less |
| manifests in those with elongated eyeballs. | | | | of a problem. It is recommended to get regular |
| Glasses or Contact Lens's are the typical treatment | | | | treatment if you have Myopia. If you suspect you have |
| for nearsightedness. People with Myopia have a | | | | it then you should get an exam and get treated as |
| negative prescription order, and most need to wear | | | | soon as possible to prevent any future problems from |
| glasses all the time. Refractive Surgery is also another | | | | occurring. |
| option that can be done, it allows the cornea to be | | | | |