SLOW DOWN MYOPIA
Low dose atropine eye drops to slow the progression of myopia in children aged 4-14.
MYOPIA IN CHILDREN
What is it, and how can it be managed?
WHY EIKANCE
How does EIKANCE help to slow myopic progression?
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What is myopia
Myopia, often referred to as short-sightedness, is a common eye condition in which light is focused in front of the retina, resulting in blurred distance vision. People with myopia can often see quite clearly up close but distant objects will be blurred.
What causes myopia
If the cornea, the clear window at the front of the eye, is too curved or your eye is too long, the light that enters your eye will not focus correctly. Studies of myopia indicate myopia is caused by both hereditary and environmental reasons.
Environmental factors like staying indoors and excessive amounts of close up work are linked to myopia.
Research suggests that children need to preferably spend at least two hours a day outside to help prevent myopia from developing. Looking at screens may not itself cause myopia, but screens are responsible for children spending more time indoors than in previous years.
Ensure your child gets outside and gives their eyes a break from digital devices.