What You Need To Know About Myopia Control In Children
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by Angela Prass
2w ago
Myopia affects more than just the need for glasses to correct blurry vision. Children frequently experience myopia progression, which lowers their quality of life and increases risks to their eye health. Myopia control treatments are now able to improve children’s vision and promote long-term eye health. Read on to find out what you need to know about myopia control in children.  What is Myopia? People with myopia have blurred vision when looking at objects from a distance. When myopia worsens, the blur can become noticeable even when the object is close to or at arm’s length. Near-sight ..read more
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Top Myopia Treatment Options For Children
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by Angela Prass
1M ago
Myopia, often known as nearsightedness, is a common vision issue that typically develops between children aged 6 to 12. Around 30% of teenagers, 9% of kids in school, and 5% of preschoolers have it. If both of a child’s parents are nearsighted, the child is more likely to have myopia. Myopia is generally on the rise, particularly in children. Experts believe that it might have something to do with spending more time indoors playing video games and using electronic gadgets. Read on to learn about some of the best myopia treatment options for children.  The Development of Myopia When a chi ..read more
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What is Nearsightedness and How is it Treated?
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by Angela Prass
3M ago
What is nearsightedness and how is it treated? Nearsightedness, also known as myopia, is one of the most common vision conditions affecting approximately 30+% of people in the United States. It is estimated that 20-25 million children have myopia in the United States alone.  With nearsightedness, objects up close are seen clearly while distant objects appear blurry or out of focus. This results when the eye grows too long from front to back measured by the axial length of the eye. The elongation of the eyeball causes light rays to focus incorrectly on the retina resulting in blurry dista ..read more
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Is Myopia Hereditary?
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by Angela Prass
4M ago
Nearsightedness, also known as myopia, is an incredibly prevalent vision condition, affecting around 30% of Americans, with an estimated 20-25 million children untreated in the United States alone. It develops when the eyeball grows longer from front to back than normal, with the symptom of blurry distance vision. Myopia tends to begin in childhood and worsen over time. This leads many to wonder – is nearsightedness genetic? Let’s explore the evidence surrounding myopia’s hereditary patterns. Research Shows a Strong Genetic Link Extensive research, including twin studies, family patterns, and ..read more
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Halloween Eye Health and Safety Month – Protect Their Vision
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by Angela Prass
5M ago
Halloween is just around the corner as the leaves change beautiful hues of orange and the fresh fall breeze permeates the air. This popular festival is a time for silly costumes, eerie décor, and, of course, delicious goodies. Nevertheless, many people are unaware that October is also Halloween Eye Health and Safety Month, a wonderful time to highlight the need to protect your vision during this festive season. At Treehouse Eyes, we believe in preserving your child’s eyesight all year round, ensuring better vision for life. In this blog post, we’ll explore some simple yet effective ways to pr ..read more
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Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month: The Importance of Early Detection and Intervention for Kids’ Vision
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by Angela Prass
7M ago
August marks Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, shining a spotlight on the critical need to protect children’s vision and eye health. Clear sight is vital for kids to thrive in school, sports, play, and daily life. However, many children have undiagnosed vision issues that require early detection and intervention for the best outcomes.  Why Early Detection Matters Catching vision problems early in childhood is crucial. Early detection ensures children get the vision correction they need during critical developmental windows. Those children suffering from vision deficits can lead to ..read more
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What Is The Difference Between Myopia and Hyperopia?
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by Angela Prass
10M ago
When it comes to common vision disorders, myopia, and hyperopia are often confused. In the article, we’ll dive deep into these distinct vision impairments, understand their distinctive characteristics, and explore current treatment modalities. Understanding Myopia and Hyperopia Myopia, also referred to as nearsightedness, is a vision condition whose symptoms are blurry distance vision. This is a result of the eye growing too long from front to back leading to blurry vision when looking at faraway objects.  On the other hand, hyperopia, or farsightedness, is the opposite. Distant objects ..read more
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Does Myopia Get Worse With Age?
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by Angela Prass
1y ago
What Is Myopia? Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common vision problem that will affect half the world’s population by 2050. It occurs when the eye is unable to focus on distant objects without corrective lenses like glasses or contacts. Myopia is caused by a variety of factors, including genetic and environmental factors, and tends to worsen with age. Is Myopia Genetic? If you're thinking about myopia, knowing if it's genetic is essential. If you happen to be myopic, then your kids might be at risk of developing the same condition. Myopia has two types: genetic and non-genetic (o ..read more
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What Are Myopia Treatment Benefits?
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by Angela Prass
1y ago
In this blog, discover the benefits of treating myopia early. Myopia is one of the most common vision issues among children, with 1 in 3 being myopic. It’s an epidemic that is projected to affect half of the world’s population by the year 2050. At Treehouse Eyes, our goal is to give children better vision for life so they can accomplish their goals and avoid other serious vision problems in the future.  Short-Term Benefits of Myopia Treatment  Some of the short-term benefits of myopia treatment include increased confidence in your child, better vision to engage more actively in schoo ..read more
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Recognizing The Signs & Symptoms Of Myopia In Children
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by David Turk
1y ago
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a vision issue in which you are only able to see blurry images of objects that are far away. It is a phenomenon that occurs when the shape of your eye results in light rays refracting incorrectly and images focus in front of the retina rather than on the retina. It can affect both children and adults, with over 50% of American teenagers being myopic according to this journal. Here are some ways to recognize the signs and symptoms of myopia in children. Consistent Headaches Headaches can be a common system of vision problems, it is important to track how often you ..read more
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