What are the methods recommended by ophthalmologists to treat myopia?

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What is myopia

Myopia is a common vision problem, also known as myopia, which means that objects in the distance can be seen vaguely or not clearly, while objects near can be seen clearly. Myopia is mainly caused by the abnormal shape of the eyeball. The lengthening of the eyeball causes the light to focus in front of the retina rather than on the retina, resulting in blurred vision. There are mild, moderate and severe myopia, and severe myopia is also called high myopia. With the development of modern technology and the change of people's lifestyle, the incidence of myopia is increasing year by year.

Treatment of myopia recommended by ophthalmologists

1. Correct vision

For patients with mild or moderate myopia, ophthalmologists usually recommend the use of glasses or contact lenses for vision correction. Glasses and contact lenses can focus light on the retina. By adjusting the lens power, patients can see distant objects more clearly. In addition, it is also important to check your eyesight regularly and change the lenses of the right degree in time.

In addition to traditional glasses and contact lenses, there are also some new types of correction appliances, such as corneal shaping glasses and night corneal shaping glasses. These instruments can shape the cornea during sleep, and do not need to wear glasses during the day, so they can correct vision. However, the indications of these appliances are limited and need to be approved and guided by professional doctors.

2. Medication

Ophthalmologists sometimes recommend some drugs to treat myopia. For example, low-dose atropine can slow down the development of myopia by relaxing the excessive extension of the eye axis. In addition, studies with high quality show that the topical eye drops ATROPINE 0.01% can effectively slow down the progress of myopia.

3. Perform surgical correction

For patients with high myopia who meet the surgical conditions, ophthalmologists may recommend surgery to correct their vision. Common myopia surgery includes laser keratoplasty (LASIK) and corrective intraocular lens implantation (ICL). These operations can accurately focus the light on the retina by changing the curvature of the cornea or implanting intraocular lens, so as to achieve the purpose of correcting vision.

4. Cooperate with daily eye care

Ophthalmologists also recommend daily eye care for patients to slow down the progress of myopia. This includes avoiding staring at objects at close range for a long time, especially electronic screens; Reasonably arrange the time of eye use, and take a rest at intervals; Keep a good eye posture, keep a proper reading distance, etc. In addition, a balanced diet, proper outdoor activities and good sleep quality can also help prevent myopia.

Summary

The methods recommended by ophthalmologists to treat myopia include vision correction, medication, surgical correction and daily eye care. The choice of treatment method needs to be made according to the situation of myopic patients and the doctor's suggestions to achieve the best treatment effect. In addition, it is also very important to prevent myopia. Good living habits and eye use environment are the key to prevent myopia.