If you’re someone who relies on glasses or contact lenses for your myopia, you might be wondering if there’s an alternative. Fortunately, there is another option—orthokeratology, or ortho-k, lenses. These special lenses are worn overnight and removed during the day, giving you clear vision without the need for other corrective lenses. Typically, these lenses last […]
In recent years, the prevalence of myopia, or nearsightedness, has seen a noteworthy increase among children. While you can’t reverse myopia, there are ways to prevent myopia progression. Understanding myopia is crucial for patients and parents alike, not only for current management but also for future eye health. Regular children’s eye exams can help with […]
Clear and comfortable vision is important for daily life, but it can be difficult for those with astigmatism. Astigmatism is a common condition that causes blurry or distorted vision by affecting the curvature of the cornea or lens. While glasses are a popular solution for astigmatism, many people wonder if they can wear contact lenses. […]
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is one of the most common vision disorders in children. Approximately 40% of Americans have myopia, with the trend on the rise. Projections suggest as much as 50% of the world population will have myopia by 2050! Children as young as 3 can begin developing myopia, and without a treatment […]
Distinguishing Vision Problems When your optometrist determines your prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses at a routine eye exam, many variables can affect your sight. Anything from dry eye to a poor night’s sleep can make your vision blurry or uncomfortable. But significant vision changes are commonly related to refractive errors. While there are 4 […]
If you’ve ever browsed through our comprehensive library of eye care blogs, you’ve probably noticed that our team at the Eye Care Center of Colorado Springs is no stranger to helping patients manage their myopia progression. What makes myopia so important to us is that it often starts developing in children by the time they […]
Your child’s vision is precious, helping them play, learn, and experience the world around them. With how important their vision is, are refractive errors like myopia dangerous? Continue reading to learn more about myopia, including how it can affect your child’s vision and if it’s dangerous. What Is Myopia? Myopia is one of the most […]
Odds are, you know someone with myopia. This widespread visual condition is becoming more and more prevalent in North America, but most people won’t recognize it until they hear its more popular nickname: nearsightedness. Our bodies grow fast in childhood, and our eyes grow right alongside us. When our eyeballs lengthen too quickly in childhood, […]
High myopia describes the condition of being severely nearsighted. Severe cases of myopia can drastically affect your quality of life and can make daily tasks difficult to perform without the use of corrective lenses. If you are experiencing high myopia, it is imperative that you get your eyes examined to receive a proper diagnosis and […]
I get this question a lot. Parents want to know whether contact lenses are safe for their child. It makes sense. A parent’s job is to protect their kids. And as an optometrist, my job is to educate my patients. That’s why I’ve put together an infographic to answer some of the most common questions […]
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