Myopia is more commonly known as nearsightedness. High myopia, more specifically, is a condition characterized by more severe nearsightedness, which can profoundly affect your eye health. In this post, we share more information about high myopia, including who’s at risk of this condition and how it can be managed to protect your vision.
Can Atropine Eye Drops Slow Down Myopia in Children?
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common vision condition that affects millions of children worldwide. In recent years, the use of atropine eye drops has gained attention as an effective method for slowing down the progression of myopia in children. In today’s article, Alderwood Optical & Canyon Park Vision Clinic explores how they work and why they have become a promising treatment for managing childhood myopia.
[Read more…]Exploring the Causes of Refractive Errors
Ever wondered why far objects look blurred to you or why you strain to read small prints? You may be experiencing what eye doctors call refractive errors. In this blog post, we discuss the typical causes of refractive errors and how to manage them.
[Read more…]How Your Vision Changes With Age
As we age, it is natural for our vision to change. From childhood through adulthood, various factors contribute to how well we see and what types of eye problems can affect our sight. Discover some of the most common ways that vision changes with age and how you can protect your vision with the help of a great eye doctor in Bothell, WA.
[Read more…]Childhood Myopia Rates Are Rising
More and more children rely on eyeglasses and contact lenses to correct their vision. While a certain level of myopia is common in younger children, researchers are finding an alarming increase in cases. Is this change due to environmental factors or genetic makeup? Can anything be done about myopia rates increasing in our youngest population? A trusted optometrist discusses more here.
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