Posts Tagged ‘myopia risks’

Before discussing potential “cures” and ways to control myopia progression it is important to ensure we define it correctly. A myopic eye is one that grows too long front to back. We know this because we measure it using special equipment that calculates the length of the eye from the front (cornea) to the back…

You’ve probably heard the term myopia before. But what exactly does myopia mean? Is it a disease? How should I cure or treat myopia? If I wear glasses, will it make my myopia even worse? This article covers everything you need to know about what it means to have myopia. The Classic Definition of Myopia…

If you or your children have myopia and it is getting worse each year, this article is for you. We will be discussing the four best ways to treat your myopia so it no longer gets worse. Everything we discuss is based on solid science and research, double-masked clinical trials, and recommendations based on mountains…

Parents who are nearsighted often wonder what can be done to prevent their children from developing the same or similar conditions.  While scientists haven’t yet found a way to guarantee that your child won’t develop myopia (often referred to as nearsightedness), there are things you can do to delay its onset and even prevent its…

Dozens of parents bring their children into our practices every day for eye exams and other services, and many ask us questions about myopia. While instances and awareness of myopia are on the rise, to help spread myopia awareness we’ve written out the basics on childhood myopia, why it matters, and what you as a…

Childhood Myopia (most often referred to as myopia or nearsightedness) affects about one in every three children in the United States and has become increasingly prevalent over the last 30 years. Myopia is an eye disease that occurs when the eye grows too long—like the shape of a football.  This causes distant objects to appear…

The Global Myopia Awareness Coalition (GMAC) recently launched its “Little Kid License” campaign to continue to raise awareness of childhood myopia and the new treatment options available. GMAC, of which Treehouse Eyes is a member, invited junior racers to the go-kart track for an unexpected eye exam before heading out for some fun! A recent…

Treehouse Eyes, The First and Only Health Care Business Treating Myopia in Children, Sees 30 Percent Patient Increase During Pandemic Significant Business Growth in Just Five Years Underscores Greater Need for Myopia Management   Boulder, CO. (Aug. 27, 2021) — Treehouse Eyes, the largest myopia management provider in the country, has observed a 30 percent…

The start of a new school year can be overwhelming, even for the most confident children. That’s why parents are doing whatever they can to help their children successfully transition to the next academic grade. Below, we share our top tips for parents, so they can ensure that their child’s vision is a tool for…

Pediatricians and Ophthalmologists agree; It’s Best to Proactively Treat Your Myopic Children Given the rapid increase in childhood myopia being seen in the U.S., the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Pediatrics recently updated their guidance on managing myopia in children. Both organizations now recommend children play outdoors more to delay the…