Our new expert Q&A series invites you to sit in on conversations with myopia experts who are sharing their insights to help parents like you make the best decisions for their kids’ vision health. Today, we’re talking about myopia control with Dr. Thanh Mai, an Optometrist at Insight Vision Center Optometry in Southern California. If […]
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Our new expert Q&A series invites you to sit in on conversations with myopia experts who are sharing their insights to help parents like you make the best decisions for their kids’ vision health. Today, meet Dr. Thanh Mai, an Optometrist at Insight Vision Center Optometry in Southern California. Dr. Mai, who is myopic himself, […]
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Our new expert Q&A series invites you to sit in on conversations with myopia experts who are sharing their insights to help parents like you make the best decisions for their kids’ vision health. Today, we’re talking to Dr. Roxanne Coan, an Optometrist at Coan Eye Care in Florida. If you missed part one of […]
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Our new expert Q&A series invites you to sit in on conversations with myopia experts who are sharing their insights to help parents like you make the best decisions for their kids’ vision health. Today, meet Dr. Roxanne Coan, an Optometrist at Coan Eye Care in Florida. Dr. Coan is a member and fellow of […]
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Regular glasses and contact lenses are not enough to slow down the progression of myopia. Left untreated, myopia will get worse over time. In this article we’ll discuss some next steps you can take if you find that your child’s myopia is getting worse. Some include healthy habits that you can work on with your […]
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Learning about myopia treatment options will prepare you to come up with the best plan with your child’s eye doctor to help slow your child’s myopia progression. You found out from your child’s eye doctor that he or she has myopia. Now, it’s time to discuss myopia treatment options. This article will provide helpful information, […]
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Prepare for a productive conversation with your child’s eye doctor. Learn about what you can do to help your child. You may have read recent reports of how myopia is increasing at an alarming rate in children, especially as classrooms went virtual during the pandemic. It could have been your child’s pediatrician who mentioned myopia […]
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October 14, 2021, is World Sight Day, an annual day of awareness to focus global attention on blindness and vision impairment. This year awareness is more important than ever as recently researchers have found a rise in nearsightedness in children during home confinement due to the pandemic. To help you access important educational information, we’ve […]
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You recently heard about myopia and that it’s increasing in children around the world at an alarming rate—especially following the pandemic, which left most kids learning virtually from home.1 Now what? Below, you’ll find a list of selected resources—you can think of it as your back-to-school backpack—that will help you get up to speed with […]
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As kids spent much of the 2020-21 year learning virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic, parents are finding themselves concerned about the impact of all of the increased screen time and decreased time indoors. Researchers have now backed up that concern with a study that found an uptick in nearsightedness in children, especially those between the […]
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Our newest video, Myopia Explained, breaks down what you need to know about myopia in less than three minutes. Myopia statistics, information about short-term and long-term effects, and myopia management treatment options are colorfully illustrated so you can learn more about myopia and the latest advancements to help you protect your child’s eye health. Watch […]
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Here on MyMyopia®, we talk a lot about the importance of getting kids to spend time away from screens and to get outdoors as much as possible. Together, these factors can support kids’ healthy vision.1 Especially after a year when nearly two out of three of parents reported that their children spent more than 50% […]
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By 2050, it is estimated that five billion people worldwide will be myopic.1 Now, the worry of myopia in children has increased even further with the rise of virtual learning and more time indoors due to COVID-19 safety measures. In 2020, nearly two out of three parents reported that their children spent more than 50% […]
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The myopia epidemic existed well before the COVID-19 pandemic, yet the pandemic could worsen the number of children at risk of nearsightedness.1 The number of Americans who are nearsighted has nearly doubled over the last 50 years to over 40% and, without action, the American Academy of Ophthalmology says that it is estimated that nearly […]
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As many children begin the school year learning virtually from home, parents must confront increased screen time and the potential repercussions on their children’s vision. A survey conducted in March, before stay-at-home orders went into place, revealed that the majority of parents—71% with children 12 or younger—admitted to being at least somewhat concerned about their […]
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More than ever, digital devices are a staple in education, entertainment, and connection. Yet, screen time can lead to digital eye strain and can put children’s ocular health in danger.1 While we can’t eliminate devices and it can be hard to enforce strict guidelines when technology plays such a central role in our lives, we […]
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One of the most important advocacy days in the vision space is upon us—World Sight Day is on October 8, 2020. World Sight Day (WSD) is an annual day of awareness to focus global attention on blindness and vision impairment. We’re making great strides to make parents aware, informed, and equipped to make important decisions […]
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“So, my kid needs glasses, no big deal.” “It’s just nearsightedness.” It’s not surprising that myopia, or nearsightedness, is often seen as a normal part of life as one in four parents have a myopic child.1 It’s common for parents to respond to the growing threat of myopia with statements like, “My child needs glasses, […]
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One of the most pervasive risks to your child’s vision is myopia, or nearsightedness. One in four parents have a child with myopia—that’s 14 million kids in the U.S. who have a vision impairment that may cause immediate issues with learning and have a long-term impact on their vision.1 [Read: What are the long-term risks […]
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Too much screen time is a big worry with parents, but why should you be concerned? Children ages 8-10 spend about six hours a day in front of some kind of screen or device.1 An extensive body of evidence is building that confirms increased time using digital devices could hurt children’s eyesight.2 […]
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A child’s eyes grow the fastest when they are between the ages of 6-18 years old.1 If their eye grows irregularly, it can lead to vision problems. Three of the most common vision problems are nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism and it’s important to know the difference […]
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Your child probably got a vision screening at school, or during their annual wellness visit at the pediatrician. While screenings can be useful, they provide less than 4% of the information generated during a comprehensive eye exam and miss up to 75% of children with vision problems.1 Since a child’s eyes grow and change the most from 6 years […]
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How do you know if your child or students are able to see the whiteboard during class? Poor vision can directly impact a child’s ability to learn as 80% of learning is visual and happens through the eyes.1 Since a child’s eyesight is so important to their learning, […]
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Is your child squinting to see things far away? Are they rubbing their eyes a lot? Do they complain of frequent headaches? Do they ask to move closer to the blackboard in school to see better? These are all potential signs and symptoms of myopia or nearsightedness. Myopia results from an abnormal elongation of the […]
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Between gaming, watching TV and movies, and doing school work, kids ages 8 to 18 spend more than seven hours a day looking at their laptops, phones and tablets1.
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As you begin to think about all the ways you can set your child up for back to school success, you also need to think about your child’s vision—even if you haven’t noticed any issues. According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), as much as 80% of a child’s learning occurs through the eyes.1
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You’ve just been told your child needs to see an eye doctor, what questions should you ask at the appointment? Visiting a doctor’s office can be an anxious experience for both children and parents. An important aspect of any patient-doctor relationship is communication. Preparing your questions ahead of time can not only ease anxious feelings […]
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Children who develop myopia may continue to have their vision worsen over time. Earlier myopia onset can lead to a faster rate of progression and a greater final degree of myopia.1 By 2050, 10% of the world’s population is projected to be classified as high myopes (myopia generally defined as <-6.0 Diopters) [WHO report].2
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Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a growing threat to the ocular health of many children around the world. While there are hereditary factors that contribute to myopia and its progression in children, environmental factors play a role. A common theme running through the research around these factors is that the increased time spent looking […]
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Myopia is an eye disease with increasing prevalence, particularly in children. To help bring clarity to what myopia is and what it may mean for your child’s vision health, we’ve rounded up five myths versus facts you need to know. Myth: It’s only nearsightedness, and not something to be concerned with. Fact: Myopia is an […]
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“I was hoping that my kids wouldn’t get myopia, but their eyes followed after their mom’s and now both my kids have myopia.”
– Shubhada Bhide, Founder of RainbowDiaries
