Prevention
Like most visual impairments, nearsightedness is believed to be a progressive condition. This means that as time goes on, it could either get better or worse depending on how it’s treated. Because of this, a good way of preventing nearsightedness is having regular check-ups and using visual correction methods as early as possible.
Some studies also show that spending enough time outdoors can delay the manifestation or even slow the progression of nearsightedness. In addition, children are advised to spend at least 2 hours outdoors every day.
Reducing screen time on your mobiles, laptops and TV is highly encouraged if you’re an adult. For babies and children below 7 years old, it is discouraged as it also affects their development.
Treatment
The most common method of treating nearsightedness is getting prescription lenses. These corrective lenses treat the irregularity in the eyes by adjusting how the light enters your eyes. There are several methods of applying prescription lenses. These include eyeglasses, which is a simple way of correcting vision by wearing a pair of lenses that could be single vision, multi-focal, or progressive. The other method uses contact lenses, which function the same as eyeglasses but are worn right on your eyes.
Another method of correcting nearsightedness is going through refractive surgery wherein a light beam is used to reshape the irregularity, which can either eradicate or decrease the prescription for nearsightedness.
These come in three technical forms that vary in application but have the same purpose:
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