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There is evidence to indicate that myopia can appear and/or progress in adolescence and young adulthood, especially in those exposed to intense academic environments. At this stage, it is not understood if the progression rate is different to that seen in children.

There is no negative impact on the normal children’s life activities. However, positive effects have been reported regarding quality of life (appearance, satisfaction, effect on activities, handling and peer perception) of these children/teenagers is better than those wearing spectacles.

Evidence indicates that even high levels of myopia tend to stabilise in most eyes over a period. At this stage it is not clear as to when this endpoint for stabilisation may be for each individual.

Environment factors play a crucial role on myopia onset and progression. You can follow different strategies: Spending at least 90 minutes per day outside. It is the brightness of natural sunlight which is beneficial rather than UV light so you should still take sun protection precautions. Taking regular breaks from close work. Looking away for […]

We tend to think that myopia progression ends when people reach adult age, and this generally coincides with when people stop physically growing. That’s why traditionally we say myopia is more likely to progress until university age, but we are seeing myopia progress into the 30s for some people.

Yes, because it acts as a regular contact lens. Another type of correction needs to be used when the contact lenses are not worn.

Yes. In fact, besides correcting and managing progression of myopia, several studies show that children and teenagers wearing contact lenses have improved quality of life with respect to appearance and satisfaction with correction.

Currently, children can be candidate for Myopia Management system if their myopia progresses too fast (i.e., more than -0.50 dioptres per year). The risk of myopia progression should be assessed by the eye care practitioners.

Myopia is the medical term for nearsightedness. It is commonly known as the eye´s refractive state in which light comes to focus in front of the retina. In this condition, the eyeball is too long or too powerful, resulting in blurred far vision. Vision for close objects is clear within a certain range.

When the user can insert and remove the contact lenses on his own, the patient is ready. At 6 years old, for example, we will need collaboration and commitment from the parents. It is suggested to start when myopia progression exceeds -0.50 dioptres in the last year.