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Tips To Prevent or Delay Nearsightedness

There is a myopia (nearsightedness) epidemic happening in so many countries all over the world. Patients we see with myopia in the clinic are becoming younger and younger. Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong have seen the most childhood myopia in their statistics, and Philippines has been following their footsteps. Clinical trials are being done by top scientists in order to find means in controlling and preventing myopia. Currently, myopia control can be achieved with specially designed contact lenses and ophthalmic lenses. But what is also important is to control some environmental factors that can cause the progression of myopia. Kids will say that you want to blame your parents for giving you myopia, but studies show that 78.4% in 15- year old children are myopic, compared with only 19.8% in parents… this means environment really plays a big role. Indeed times have changed. Some kids do not even know how to play dolls or cars or robots… And whether you want to admit it or not, some pare...

孩子近视度数太高怎样控制?

近视是因为眼球过长,导致远距离的景物模糊,而近距离的景物清楚。 我们为何要控制近视呢?为什么不等成年时去作雷射矫视手术? 这是因为一般近视眼度数如果一年比一年升高。   深近视患者患上白内障, 青光眼 和视网膜脱落的风险机率比较高。         近视度数                        白内障                    青光眼                 视网膜脱落   (www.myopiaprofile.com) - 1.00 至   - 3.00                   2 倍                           4 倍                         4 倍 - 3.00 至  - 6.00                    3 倍                           4 倍...