Interesting video. Maybe needs to be updated as a 5th way now exists via myopia control spectacle lenses such: Hoya MiYOSMART, Essilor Stellest, Zeiss MyoCare, Rodenstock MyCon, and SightGlass Vision. It would be interesting for your view on how the efficacy of this method compares with the other 4 in your video. Update: just noticed you have made an updated video in your related videos links.
Being myself a myopia sufferer, I managed to keep my son's myopia at bay by only allowing him wear the glasses for tasks which required precision other than that he would go without glasses. Hadn't done that he would have a severe myopia theses days
@@EIsaMarsyes, these scam artists of optomrtrists a.k.a. "doctors" don't even finish medical school full course. Most opthomologist work for private lobying companies to make max profits. Think for a moment, if nearsigthed glasses act as binoculars that bring far objects closer to you, they essentially fix your vision to infinity. If you look at infinity all is well, but the infinity is literally looking up to the sky or horizon. Normal person with glasses looks at books, screens, chalkboards that are 2-6 meters away in modern class rooms for hours upon hours. You essentially, force your eyes with glasses to perceive a book/screen as your new infinity, which is literally 30cm-70cm from you on regular basis. Therefore, because your eye gets this stimulus of viewing close up objects as "infinity", it continues to worsen by elongating your eye to accommodate. And your prescription goes up every year, and you get new glasses, and you do same things, and it's worse again. The cycle that never ends. Worst of all, they play dumb and don't know what causes myopia and why it has become an epidemic. Now they blame kids for not being enough outside. Meanwhile, kids sit for 6-8 hours at school doing close-up. Get extremely mentally drained and exhausted, come back home and they simply don't want to be outside. And instead op out to relax at home. Problem is though, even if they went outside. The 1-2 hour for being out won't compensate for 6-8 hours of close up at school. This same sh*t applies to adults too. Most just come back from work and sit infront of TV that's 2-3 meter away, that emits blue light which also stimulates eye to grow longer.
I've been a high myopic for 42 years, and now, at 44 years, i notice i need bifocals. I've been using hard contacts since i was 12 years old. The dry eyes are getting to me specialty working administrative work. I'm scared to do implants. Ive had retinal detachment 2-3 times.
Is there a link between screen time and myopia? If so, how many hours per day are ok? Is there any connection between myopia and using Meta Quest, virtual reality goggles?
Exactly. Yet this utuber says it is a myth!!!! How do i know????? Welll it happen to me!!! Everytime i wear full power specs, it goes up. Yet i wear 90 percents and it always stay the same!!!!!
I just had eye test and I was shocked my eye is blurry and I was told just were your glass and I still haven't collected it I am so worried. Should I just wear it 😢😢😢
Hello.. U r doing great job.. Answering to almost all queries.. I have a doubt.. My daughter is 13 years old.. She have - 1. 5 in right and 1 in left. Does she need to use glasses all the time? Like doing home work.. Reading.. Writing. Please make a video on how and when to use glasses.
Hello! I'm no eye specialist but am someone who has been wearing glasses since I was 9. I am now 15 years of age and with a -3.75 and -2.75 with astigmatism. I started off with a lower number just like your daughter and thought I did not need to wear glasses a lot the first few years. But if you don't wear glasses it will only get worse. Try to wear it as much as possible but your daughter has a low prescription and if she feels like she can see find without them then she can choose to not wear them when she is not at school or not doing homework. that's what I did when I was younger. But now I need to wear them 24/7 because it is hard to see clearly without them
@@safeyahaider4065 Thank you so much for sharing your experience and thoughts and also for your time to respond. Now she is wearing glasses all the time.
Thanks for the great info. The phrase myopia control was unfamiliar to me 10 years ago, so very excited to hear. Do you know if doctors will prescribe any of those treatments for adults in the US?
I’m so glad you found the info helpful! The myopia control methods discussed has only been tested on and found effective on children. Nearsightedness progression tends to stop in adulthood for most people except in rare cases (such as with pathological myopia). These are precisely the scenarios we want to prevent for our children.
hello I just went to Doctor and told me that Ortho-k is FDA approved. U r saying it is not approved. can u please let me know if Ortho-k is approved or not ?
reviewofmm.com/explaining-off-label-to-parents/ This article explains well that as of now, only one product, MiSight 1 day contact lens from CooperVision, is FDA approved for slowing the progression of myopia in children. The various ortho-k lenses that have received FDA approval were approved for providing uncorrected daytime vision- not for slowing the progression of myopia. This is not to take away it’s role in myopia control, but ortho-K has not received FDA approval for myopia control specifically. Hope this clarifies things a bit.
My daughter is already at -8.00 and -6.75. The last eye doctor I took her to said she needed two hours of sunlight a day. My question is will that make a difference with her high prescription? Is that something that will help slow her myopia down once her prescription is that high? Thank you. I enjoy your channel.
I mentioned this same recommendation in my other video where I explained environmental factors that affect myopia progression (ua-cam.com/video/GhvmWWp760w/v-deo.html). If we are talking about doing all that we can to slow your daughter’s myopia progression, I would recommend her spending the time outdoors regardless of how high her nearsightedness is. Not to mention, there are lots of added benefits when we spend time to appreciate nature 😊👍🏻
My kids 13 and 7 will not wear lenses. Putting eye drops itself becomes a struggle. Not sure how can you help me but their num is increasing at rapid pace. Pls
They can have their glasses made in a design that will slow myopia progression. Hoya’s Miyosmart has arrived in Canada! Ask about this product the next time you get glasses for them ;)
Hello! I have a question, I am 17 years old almost 18 in a few months. I went to the eye doctor recently and my new prescription is -6.00 (O.S) and -7.00 (O.D) I was really shocked at how high those numbers were despite me thinking I could see well with my glasses that were at a -4.00. Is there any possible way for it to stop getting worse? will it ever stop??
The biggest increase in the nearsightedness prescription is usually in your teenage years. For most people, the increase tapers at the end of your teens and occasionally even into the early to mid-twenties. Yes, it usually stops at some point. My advice is to keep up with your yearly routine eye exams to gain a better understanding of how quickly your prescription is changing and to let your optometrist provide the best recommendations and management as seen necessary.
@@mommydear Thank you so much! I just get really anxious and bummed out every time I go see my eye doctor and my prescription goes up. I feel like I have no hope and it won’t ever stop. Follow up question, what would happen if I don’t wear the new glasses prescribed to me?
@@karlacurru2003 My greatest concern is whether you are seeing well enough to drive with the old prescription. Judging from the difference, you may not pass the vision required for the driving standard. Safety should come first. All other times, it’s a preference what prescription you wear (keeping in mind you aren’t seeing as well as you could when you are wearing the older prescription).
bruh your "see well with my glasses" is what it's like when I take my glasses off and I can't do things like drive without glasses. idk how you thought that you could see well
reviewofmm.com/explaining-off-label-to-parents/ This article explains well that as of now, only one product, MiSight 1 day contact lens from CooperVision, is FDA approved for slowing the progression of myopia in children. The various ortho-k lenses that have received FDA approval were approved for providing uncorrected daytime vision- not for slowing the progression of myopia. This is not to take away it’s role in myopia control, but ortho-K has not received FDA approval for myopia control specifically. Hope this clarifies things a bit.
@@Peekaboo09 Astigmatism is different from myopia. It doesn’t tend to increase quite as much as nearsightedness would in a child. If there is a significant amount of astigmatism present however, the most important thing is to get correction for it (often in the form of glasses) so that the child won’t develop amblyopia (or lazy eye). I have a video on Amblyopia that would explain this more in depth.
@@mommydear now im confused everything i read is saying ortho k has been approved as myopia control matter of fact several sites even states its the best form of control am i missing something
Hello ! I'm an ophtalmologist in Casablanca, Morocco. I would like to treat mypia progression in children instauring a protocole of treatment. We don't have any Ortho-K or atropine, so I would like to use Cyclopentolate 1%. 1. Would you recommend ? 2. In between which ages and which myopia degrees ? 3. DO you have any article to guide us for instauring a protocole of controls ? Thanks for your help Dr Bennis Sophia
Hello, if I’m using bifocals and atropine together, does that mean the progression slows down even better? And also does tv effect myopia too even if I sit far from it?
Sometimes one form of treatment is enough in slowing myopia. We consider combining methods when myopia control is still not adequate with one method. So yes, combining methods can have an added effect. It’s not specifically TV or screens that drive the increase of myopia, it’s excessive focusing at near and spending too little time outdoors. To understand the cause of nearsightedness better, watch my video on “Are screens causing my child to need glasses??! | Facts and Myths Explained” linked in the description box of this video.
Tbh i dont wanna be quick to assume but ill say it , my left eye is bit blurry if i try to see things a bit far but my right eye is fine. does that mean im myopic in my left eye? im 13 years old. im too scared to tell y parents bc then they will be like '''oh its cause of device u should go outside more often'' but rn i spend a bit more time on laptop bc of school , my school work relies on my laptop so i need to do it and i read books too cause i need to study.
Hi Dr Mommy Dear, watching your vdo from Australia. My 7yo dauther just got prescribed -1.75. I would like to know when she can stop Atropine and will there be a rebound or side effect. We also don't know what to choose between MiyoSmart and Stellest lens. Could you please give your opinion? Thank you.
my optometrist gave me a prescription of 0.25 diopters less than she measured (2.50 instead of 2.75) I was wearing full measured perscription for a year now with no worsening i'm concerned wearing 0.25 lower
If you have access to MiYOSMART, that would be my first choice for myopia control for a child as young as your daughter because of its non-invasive nature. For recommendations on how to slow myopia progression with healthy day-to-day habits, you can watch my other video on the topic: Are screens causing your child to need glasses??! | Facts and Myths Explained ua-cam.com/video/GhvmWWp760w/v-deo.html If MiYOSMART alone does not slow myopia progression to a satisfactory level, you can consider adding low dose atropine as an additive myopia control method. You can learn more about that in the following video: Low Dose Atropine for Slowing Nearsightedness Progression in Children ua-cam.com/video/8kGA3HGukNc/v-deo.html
This is very useful , my 6 yrs old has myopic 1.25 and 1 and I have learned that Ortho k lens is approved by FDA, can you please advise if this is recommended option for my kid 👦 as I want to control and halt the progression for him. Thanks in advance.
Ortho-K lenses are FDA approved for correction of myopia, NOT for control of myopia. Given the young age of your child, I would recommend MiYOSMART lenses - not only is it a less invasive option, data shows it yields better myopia control. You can learn more about it in my other video linked here: ua-cam.com/video/FOxvkcb9IRM/v-deo.html
MiSight lenses don't come with the option of astigmatism. If there is a significant amount of astigmatism present, technically you can have glasses made just to correct for the astigmatism as the child wears MiSight lenses to correct the nearsightedness component of his/her prescription. Another good option for children with significant astigmatism is to consider Hoya's Miyosmart glasses lenses as a method of myopia control.
A question I really want to know as our 7 year old boy now has myopia and has been prescribed glasses... Should he wear these glasses all the time? Is there a chance they will fix his eyes a little, if he wears the glasses all the time? Or should he only wear them for close up work and try to focus his eyes on distance without the glasses on to train his eye muscles naturally? The eye clinic told us he can either just wear the glasses for the school classroom/study only, or he can wear them all the time, what ever he prefers as it won’t make any difference to his eyesight myopia progression, but I’m not so sure 🤔 Any advice would be highly appreciated, thank you 🙏
As mentioned in the beginning of the video, studies have shown that undercorrection (not wearing the full nearsighted prescription when it’s present) is not going to slow myopia. For functionality, your son benefits from wearing the glasses whenever he needs to view distance. For slowing nearsightedness however, conventional single vision glasses is not the answer. For effective myopia control in the form of glasses, I would recommend Hoya’s MiyoSmart lenses as they have shown significant results in slowing myopia while providing clear functional vision for the child.
@@mommydear My son doesn’t have slightly under prescription glasses. The eye clinic gave him the exact prescription he needs to see as clearly as possible. I’m just don’t know if it’s best that he wears them all the time or just for the classroom, I’m worried that if he only wears them for the classroom and not outside playing, it’ll speed up the progression of myopia?
@@vrglcom I understand that your son has been prescribed the full nearsighted prescription, but when you propose to have him view distance without glasses, that is the same as undercorrection (which is not recommended). This is in response to one of your proposed ideas in your initial comment (i.e. "Or should he only wear them for close up work and try to focus his eyes on distance without the glasses on to train his eye muscles naturally?"). It should be the other way around: he needs to wear the glasses for distance viewing and not for near focusing.
I’m 13 nearly 14 and I just went to an optometrist today for the first time in my life because I was having trouble seeing the board and I found out that I’m a -0.7 in my left eye and a -3 in my right which was shocking for me. Next week they are going to give me drops to see something pls rely to show me that I’m not alone I felt to blind when I was in the office I was so scared. Is it bad that my myopia is growing a lot? I am most probably going for contacts.
Those are not "bad" numbers. You have a very very mild myopia and your left eye is also in the moderate myopia category, check out endmyopia and stop stressing
Hey I'm 15 and I started wearing glasses since I was 9. Started off with a lower number but now I have -3.75 in my left eye and -2.75 in my right with astigmatism. It is completely normal no need to be scared of it
My myopia grow from -2.25 last year to -3.75 I still don't know. I wore glasses everyday but ik just hoping I stil have insurance till I'm 18 or 20 so I can get lazer
Hello mam Mam I'm a teen my age is 14 and the power of my specs is 4.5 myopia and I'm so tensed about it and doctor is also saying the power will increase with increasing age pls tell something how can I control it mam also pls suggest what should I use contact lenses or spectacles
Thank you for excellent video. My son is 16 with Ortho K for about 4 to 5 years. He is in last 2 years of high school and will get less sleep. Is it a good idea to switch to insight contact lens? What is the good end point for ortho K or insight lens. Lasik when he is 20s? Or continue insight lens? Thank you very much
Does orthok helped your son to slow progression of myopia? My son is just 6 years old and Dr is suggesting us to use eye drops to slow progression of myopia.
Well when we give the central part best correction it seems to have overcorrection on the peripheral part according to the diagram . So wouldn't it be possible if central focusing light is under corrected then the peripheral rays will be at retina ,thus not inducing progression of myoia.?
As mentioned in the beginning of the video, under correction was found to be ineffective in controlling myopia and blurs the child’s distance vision. Watch my video on MiYOSMART lenses to see the lens design that does not compromise on vision or myopia control! ua-cam.com/video/FOxvkcb9IRM/v-deo.html
That is a great question, but unfortunately not one that we have a definite answer for. The research was focused on treating children up to 12 years old. In general, eye doctors may treat children from 5 -15 years of age who has shown a significant increase in nearsightedness (at least -1.00D) with low dose atropine. Having said that, it is not unreasonable to treat teenagers as long as their nearsightedness is still on the climb.
The MiyoSmart lens is a more developed version of the bifocal lenses I talked about in this video. The research has shown significant results in myopia control and it has just been made available in Canada this year! 👍🏻
Great video! I liked how you were able to explain technical concepts in a way that laymen could understand. Also provided each option with pros and cons. Great job! Question: do you think it is possible to create glasses that have a central focal Rx and peripheral Add Rx similar to MiSight? ie. Combine option #1 & #4
chanrc Great question! There are some glasses designs that aim to achieve what you propose. Not all have been shown to be effective in myopia control though. Two glasses designs that show promise but are awaiting FDA approval include Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments (DIMS) spectacle lenses and Healthbeat spectacle lenses. Keep your eyes out for those ;)
Great video. My 14yrs old daughter has -6.5 right eye and -4 left eye (glasses). Her ophthalmologist prescribed Atropine 0.01% she used for 3 weeks with frequent headaches and light sensitive so she had to stop using it. We saw an optometrist and would like to try Misight but he said her prescription too high then recommended using ortho _k. Could you please give us an advise, between Ortho-k and Natural Vue which is the best option? Thanks!
Thanks for sharing your case. Looks like you have looked into this extensively for your daughter already! I think your best options are between Ortho-K, NaturalVue and Hoya MiyoSmart. I discussed the pros and cons of Ortho-K in the video. Your considerations of NaturalVue are similar to that of MiSight lenses in that it is myopia control in the form of soft contact lenses. I mentioned the Hoya MiyoSmart lens because it is another option you can consider as a stand-alone option or even coupled with NaturalVue!
@@mommydear Thank you for your responding. Hoya MiyoSmart is good and safe option, however it's not available in the US. I saw some sources mentioned that Ortho- K just works well for mild to moderate nearsighted up to -6 is that true?
@@duongphuong5525 It's true, but since your daughter's right eye Rx is only slightly over and her left eye's Rx is within the the range for the myopia control treatment, it may be worth a try.
@@mommydear today doctor tried to fit my daughter with Misight, -6 right eye and -3.25 ( she has astigmatism-.75) left eye. After put in lense, she has 20/25 right eye, 20/30 left eye with both eye 20/20. Please give me an advice is it still OK to stay in Misight or should switch to NaturalVue? Thank you so much!
@@duongphuong5525 If I was doing the fitting and saw the vision as you mentioned above, I would attempt to further improve the vision in your daughter's left eye by adjusting the prescribed contact lens power on her left eye. Otherwise, the vision appears adequate and MiSight contact lenses seem to be a good myopia control option.
Hi I am 13 and have -6.25 in one eye and -5.00 in one eye. My myopia is increasing rapidly. 2 years ago it was 4.00 now it is 6.25. My doctor says that with age it will increase but I am pretty sure it will be more than -8.00 till I am grown up any solution?
Hello Mam, My daughter is 11yrs. We are looking for best options to slow down the myopia growth. I dont have much knowledge about this. And have a few questions. Her eye measurements are Right eye ( spherical. -2.75, cyl. -2, axis 180) and left eye ( spherical. -2.50, cyl. -1.50, axis 1). How serious is her condition? What is best to use eye drops or lenses? Can we combine both eye drops and lenses? Can this be treated or completely cured? Would really appreciate your help and recommendation.
Because MiSight contact lenses don’t come in astigmatism prescriptions, I think your daughter can consider MiYOSMART lenses (glasses for nearsightedness control) instead. I just made a video on it! You can learn about it here: ua-cam.com/video/FOxvkcb9IRM/v-deo.html
Hi Dr. Wan, 🙂, for a child Sphere -1.50D, Cyl -1.50D, is this a good candidate for Atropine ? and if the child does not adapt to Atropine, would a Bifocal another option. Thank you in advance.
Candidacy for low dose atropine is not based on the child's prescription. In this case, the child would have to try using the drops. If there are symptoms of light sensitivity and blurry vision at near, then we know it may not be a good option for the child.
Hi Dr. Wan, 🙂what does it means "-0.75D control over 3 years" ? does it means that if misight is not used, the eyes will add another -0.75D on top of the current value ?
Ma'am my son is 14 months old. Recently we found that he had power (-4.5 and -5.0). What does it means. Does he need to wear glasses life time or it have any solution in upcoming life.
ExBi Atropine Ortho-K Misight 0.27 0.49 0.35 0.25 Hi Doc, so if I understand correctly Atropine is the most effective and Misight the least effective at how much diopter growth it can reduce per year right?
Since putting up this video, I have posted more videos with updated research for the different myopia control methods. For example, executive bifocals is no longer the most effective choice to correct and control myopia in children; Hoya's MiYOSMART lenses are! Another thing to note, atropine's effectiveness is dependent on what concentration of the drop is tolerated by the child. To learn more, you can watch my recent videos on myopia control: Hoya's MiYOSMART Lenses for Nearsightedness Control In Children ua-cam.com/video/FOxvkcb9IRM/v-deo.html MiSight® 1 Day Soft Contact Lenses for Slowing Myopia Progression ua-cam.com/video/qvNZyss3SW8/v-deo.html Low Dose Atropine for Slowing Nearsightedness Progression in Children ua-cam.com/video/8kGA3HGukNc/v-deo.html
@@mommydear Thanks for the reply Doc, but just want to confirm if my interpretation of your data is correct???? In this case if I were to make a decision between Ortho-k or Misight, Ortho-K would win right? Sorry but Myosmart and Stellest is just not available yet. Would you say that Ortho-K generally wins in efficacy if finding the most effective myopia control is my main deciding factor and discounting other factors such as lifestyle, etc....???? Thank you
@@greeneggsandham427 If MiYOSMART is not available and the choice is between MiSight and Orthokeratology, I personally would choose MiSight. Extended research results show that MiSight slows myopia progression by 59% overall whereas Orthokeratology slows myopia progression by ~50%. MiSight wins out over Orthokeratology in comfort and safety for the child in my opinion. There is also a clear exit strategy with MiSight; on the other hand, people using Orthokeratology often finds themselves wearing the lenses well past their years where myopia is actually still climbing. My recent video "New Road Map for the Nearsighted" may help you know what general options are available to the myopic child of this generation: ua-cam.com/video/a1hoVqVfxH0/v-deo.html
Hello mam, your videos are really helpful mam....my 8yr old son has -1. 25 in both the eyes... And sometimes he had head ache... Whether he have to wear glasses or by exercise we can control it....
Yes! MiSight lenses are approved for children 8 years old and up. Low dose atropine can be used on children 6 years old and up. I would recommend introducing the methods one at time to better gauge the suitability of each method.
Yes, they are similar in design - DIMS lens in the form of glasses and MiSight in the form of contact lenses. They have correction zones (for helping child see clearly with) and treatment zones (to create myopic defocus and slow myopia progression).
Hi, I wish I can have an appoitment for my daughter with you. She is 9 years old an has 4.5 in the glases. I'm so afraid because is going g worse and worse in short time. Please let me have a n appoitment with you. I'm desperate
If you are in the Greater Toronto Area, you can visit www.ardentvision.ca to book an appointment with me! Otherwise, inquire about myopia control methods with your daughter's optometrist and start from there ;)
I’m afraid no one will be able to predict exactly, but a child having that prescription at that age would definitely benefit from some means of myopia control. My pick of myopia control methods for such a young child would be MiYOSMART glasses and low dose atropine.
Hi my son is 6 years old started myopia 2 years ago when he was 4 with -4.75 right eye and -3.5 left eye, throughout these 2 years he improved to right eye -4.25 and left eye -3.0 but he is stable on this for 6 months. I know this is high for his age. Would u recommend atropine drops for him and what else would u advise Thanks for this video
Tarek Rammah Low dose atropine would definitely be worth trying for your son! I just want to emphasize that this has to be prescribed and monitored by an optometrist in order to see if your son is a suitable candidate for this method (i.e. to see if the drops causes adverse symptoms).
Ritu Chandra hi Thank you for remembering my son case, I ordered the miyosmart lense from HOYA for him which is Defocus Incorporated Multisegment Spectacle (DIMS) lens, he will get it in a week, his doctor didn’t recommend atropine drops because he imprisonments he started, went from -5.5 right eye to -4.25 and left eye from -3.75 to -2.75 Please tell me what do you think
@@tarekrammah4124 Hi, may I know how was the Hoya DIMS lenses so far after 3 month's use? Have you checked if there's any improvement of control for your son's myopia. Thank you!!
@@debra0803 hi Thank you for asking, yes his vision of the right eyes improved, now he can see 20/20 with the glasses but the numbers of the glasses are still the same, so at least stable numbers , now just trying to decrease his screen time at hime and increasing his outdoor activities as much as we can Thanks again
This is something only to be determined by the optometrist. The tolerated concentration of low dose atropine for myopia control varies with every child and must therefore be trialed and monitored by the optometrist. Friendly reminder: A compounding pharmacy is required to make the drops in the prescribed concentration so don’t just buy atropine drops over the counter!
The low dose atropine when coupled with other myopia control methods does show an additive effect in slowing nearsightedness progression! It is indeed something we may suggest if one method alone does not yield adequate slowing of myopia progression.
Myopia control is aimed to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children and not to reverse it in adults. If you have already developed high myopia, I think the most important thing is to have yearly routine eye exams to rule out conditions that are more prevalent in people with high myopia. Some can be treated if found in a timely manner.
Interesting video. Maybe needs to be updated as a 5th way now exists via myopia control spectacle lenses such: Hoya MiYOSMART, Essilor Stellest, Zeiss MyoCare, Rodenstock MyCon, and SightGlass Vision. It would be interesting for your view on how the efficacy of this method compares with the other 4 in your video.
Update: just noticed you have made an updated video in your related videos links.
Being myself a myopia sufferer, I managed to keep my son's myopia at bay by only allowing him wear the glasses for tasks which required precision other than that he would go without glasses. Hadn't done that he would have a severe myopia theses days
really??? will glasses make it worse?
@@EIsaMarsyes, these scam artists of optomrtrists a.k.a. "doctors" don't even finish medical school full course. Most opthomologist work for private lobying companies to make max profits.
Think for a moment, if nearsigthed glasses act as binoculars that bring far objects closer to you, they essentially fix your vision to infinity. If you look at infinity all is well, but the infinity is literally looking up to the sky or horizon. Normal person with glasses looks at books, screens, chalkboards that are 2-6 meters away in modern class rooms for hours upon hours. You essentially, force your eyes with glasses to perceive a book/screen as your new infinity, which is literally 30cm-70cm from you on regular basis. Therefore, because your eye gets this stimulus of viewing close up objects as "infinity", it continues to worsen by elongating your eye to accommodate. And your prescription goes up every year, and you get new glasses, and you do same things, and it's worse again. The cycle that never ends.
Worst of all, they play dumb and don't know what causes myopia and why it has become an epidemic. Now they blame kids for not being enough outside. Meanwhile, kids sit for 6-8 hours at school doing close-up. Get extremely mentally drained and exhausted, come back home and they simply don't want to be outside. And instead op out to relax at home. Problem is though, even if they went outside. The 1-2 hour for being out won't compensate for 6-8 hours of close up at school. This same sh*t applies to adults too. Most just come back from work and sit infront of TV that's 2-3 meter away, that emits blue light which also stimulates eye to grow longer.
Thank you Dr. Wan, 🙂 this video explain in clear details I was looking for.
You’re very welcome!
La verdad es que es muy beneficioso para los padres de niños ésta información ❤
Madam I had power -2 diopter pls give me some tips to reverse myopia
My myopia stopped progressing when I stopped getting new glasses and just stuck with my old prescription.
Sorry to nit pick but, Ortho-K is FDA approved for myopia correction. It's simply not approved for myopia control.
Yes, thanks for clarify! It is exactly what I mean to say at 8:16
I've been a high myopic for 42 years, and now, at 44 years, i notice i need bifocals. I've been using hard contacts since i was 12 years old. The dry eyes are getting to me specialty working administrative work. I'm scared to do implants. Ive had retinal detachment 2-3 times.
Why dont you go for Lasik? Maybi please know at what age you got to know you had high myopia?
Is there a link between screen time and myopia? If so, how many hours per day are ok? Is there any connection between myopia and using Meta Quest, virtual reality goggles?
Give a child a full power minus glasses and let they use that to read all day long is what destroy kids eyes... Is sad that no Dr tell u this...
Absolutely true!
Exactly. Yet this utuber says it is a myth!!!! How do i know????? Welll it happen to me!!! Everytime i wear full power specs, it goes up. Yet i wear 90 percents and it always stay the same!!!!!
There's a reason for that $$$
@@alexgibb8406 can you please explain more?
I just had eye test and I was shocked my eye is blurry and I was told just were your glass and I still haven't collected it I am so worried. Should I just wear it 😢😢😢
Hello.. U r doing great job.. Answering to almost all queries.. I have a doubt.. My daughter is 13 years old.. She have - 1. 5 in right and 1 in left. Does she need to use glasses all the time? Like doing home work.. Reading.. Writing. Please make a video on how and when to use glasses.
Hello! I'm no eye specialist but am someone who has been wearing glasses since I was 9. I am now 15 years of age and with a -3.75 and -2.75 with astigmatism. I started off with a lower number just like your daughter and thought I did not need to wear glasses a lot the first few years. But if you don't wear glasses it will only get worse. Try to wear it as much as possible but your daughter has a low prescription and if she feels like she can see find without them then she can choose to not wear them when she is not at school or not doing homework. that's what I did when I was younger. But now I need to wear them 24/7 because it is hard to see clearly without them
@@safeyahaider4065 Thank you so much for sharing your experience and thoughts and also for your time to respond. Now she is wearing glasses all the time.
Thanks for the great info. The phrase myopia control was unfamiliar to me 10 years ago, so very excited to hear. Do you know if doctors will prescribe any of those treatments for adults in the US?
I’m so glad you found the info helpful! The myopia control methods discussed has only been tested on and found effective on children. Nearsightedness progression tends to stop in adulthood for most people except in rare cases (such as with pathological myopia). These are precisely the scenarios we want to prevent for our children.
well explained, thanks
Thanks for your positive feedback! 😊
hello I just went to Doctor and told me that Ortho-k is FDA approved. U r saying it is not approved. can u please let me know if Ortho-k is approved or not ?
reviewofmm.com/explaining-off-label-to-parents/
This article explains well that as of now, only one product, MiSight 1 day contact lens from CooperVision, is FDA approved for slowing the progression of myopia in children. The various ortho-k lenses that have received FDA approval were approved for providing uncorrected daytime vision- not for slowing the progression of myopia. This is not to take away it’s role in myopia control, but ortho-K has not received FDA approval for myopia control specifically. Hope this clarifies things a bit.
My daughter is already at -8.00 and -6.75. The last eye doctor I took her to said she needed two hours of sunlight a day. My question is will that make a difference with her high prescription? Is that something that will help slow her myopia down once her prescription is that high? Thank you. I enjoy your channel.
I mentioned this same recommendation in my other video where I explained environmental factors that affect myopia progression (ua-cam.com/video/GhvmWWp760w/v-deo.html). If we are talking about doing all that we can to slow your daughter’s myopia progression, I would recommend her spending the time outdoors regardless of how high her nearsightedness is. Not to mention, there are lots of added benefits when we spend time to appreciate nature 😊👍🏻
@@mommydear Thank you. I will watch the other video too.
My daughter is only 3 and a half years and she has been prescribed -7 in both eyes and i feel gutted.
@@smitra3367 try atrophine eye drops, my son is having good results for the past year I have tried. He is 12 and minus 6.
@@smitra3367 how is your daughter doing? Mine is 8 and in the misight contacts. I felt that way too!!
How many hours do I need to wear the OK lense in order for me to get the best result?
My kids 13 and 7 will not wear lenses. Putting eye drops itself becomes a struggle. Not sure how can you help me but their num is increasing at rapid pace. Pls
They can have their glasses made in a design that will slow myopia progression. Hoya’s Miyosmart has arrived in Canada! Ask about this product the next time you get glasses for them ;)
Hello! I have a question, I am 17 years old almost 18 in a few months. I went to the eye doctor recently and my new prescription is -6.00 (O.S) and -7.00 (O.D) I was really shocked at how high those numbers were despite me thinking I could see well with my glasses that were at a -4.00. Is there any possible way for it to stop getting worse? will it ever stop??
The biggest increase in the nearsightedness prescription is usually in your teenage years. For most people, the increase tapers at the end of your teens and occasionally even into the early to mid-twenties. Yes, it usually stops at some point. My advice is to keep up with your yearly routine eye exams to gain a better understanding of how quickly your prescription is changing and to let your optometrist provide the best recommendations and management as seen necessary.
@@mommydear Thank you so much! I just get really anxious and bummed out every time I go see my eye doctor and my prescription goes up. I feel like I have no hope and it won’t ever stop. Follow up question, what would happen if I don’t wear the new glasses prescribed to me?
@@karlacurru2003 My greatest concern is whether you are seeing well enough to drive with the old prescription. Judging from the difference, you may not pass the vision required for the driving standard. Safety should come first. All other times, it’s a preference what prescription you wear (keeping in mind you aren’t seeing as well as you could when you are wearing the older prescription).
You'll get used to it
bruh your "see well with my glasses" is what it's like when I take my glasses off and I can't do things like drive without glasses. idk how you thought that you could see well
Orth k is now FDA approved
reviewofmm.com/explaining-off-label-to-parents/
This article explains well that as of now, only one product, MiSight 1 day contact lens from CooperVision, is FDA approved for slowing the progression of myopia in children. The various ortho-k lenses that have received FDA approval were approved for providing uncorrected daytime vision- not for slowing the progression of myopia. This is not to take away it’s role in myopia control, but ortho-K has not received FDA approval for myopia control specifically. Hope this clarifies things a bit.
@@mommydear got it. Thank you so much
@@mommydear my 19 months son has astigmatism, is there anything I can do to help him beside getting him glasses
@@Peekaboo09 Astigmatism is different from myopia. It doesn’t tend to increase quite as much as nearsightedness would in a child. If there is a significant amount of astigmatism present however, the most important thing is to get correction for it (often in the form of glasses) so that the child won’t develop amblyopia (or lazy eye). I have a video on Amblyopia that would explain this more in depth.
@@mommydear now im confused everything i read is saying ortho k has been approved as myopia control matter of fact several sites even states its the best form of control am i missing something
How about for adults? Like in 50s adults
I think there’s no much research, also it’s likely it won’t help because your eyes are already not developing like kids…
Hello ! I'm an ophtalmologist in Casablanca, Morocco. I would like to treat mypia progression in children instauring a protocole of treatment. We don't have any Ortho-K or atropine, so I would like to use Cyclopentolate 1%.
1. Would you recommend ?
2. In between which ages and which myopia degrees ?
3. DO you have any article to guide us for instauring a protocole of controls ?
Thanks for your help
Dr Bennis Sophia
Hello, if I’m using bifocals and atropine together, does that mean the progression slows down even better? And also does tv effect myopia too even if I sit far from it?
Sometimes one form of treatment is enough in slowing myopia. We consider combining methods when myopia control is still not adequate with one method. So yes, combining methods can have an added effect. It’s not specifically TV or screens that drive the increase of myopia, it’s excessive focusing at near and spending too little time outdoors. To understand the cause of nearsightedness better, watch my video on “Are screens causing my child to need glasses??! | Facts and Myths Explained” linked in the description box of this video.
@@mommydear thanks.
Is it really just for kids? Or adults can also use this methods?
Tbh i dont wanna be quick to assume but ill say it , my left eye is bit blurry if i try to see things a bit far but my right eye is fine. does that mean im myopic in my left eye? im 13 years old. im too scared to tell y parents bc then they will be like '''oh its cause of device u should go outside more often'' but rn i spend a bit more time on laptop bc of school , my school work relies on my laptop so i need to do it and i read books too cause i need to study.
Same
I reckon NAC can fix it!
Hi Dr Mommy Dear, watching your vdo from Australia. My 7yo dauther just got prescribed -1.75. I would like to know when she can stop Atropine and will there be a rebound or side effect.
We also don't know what to choose between MiyoSmart and Stellest lens.
Could you please give your opinion? Thank you.
my optometrist gave me a prescription of 0.25 diopters less than she measured (2.50 instead of 2.75) I was wearing full measured perscription for a year now with no worsening i'm concerned wearing 0.25 lower
Hello, does Mioysmart could be helpful for 5 years girl with +0,5D and -3,5 cyl? Do we need to make any other prevention of this condition?
If you have access to MiYOSMART, that would be my first choice for myopia control for a child as young as your daughter because of its non-invasive nature.
For recommendations on how to slow myopia progression with healthy day-to-day habits, you can watch my other video on the topic:
Are screens causing your child to need glasses??! | Facts and Myths Explained
ua-cam.com/video/GhvmWWp760w/v-deo.html
If MiYOSMART alone does not slow myopia progression to a satisfactory level, you can consider adding low dose atropine as an additive myopia control method. You can learn more about that in the following video:
Low Dose Atropine for Slowing Nearsightedness Progression in Children
ua-cam.com/video/8kGA3HGukNc/v-deo.html
This is very useful , my 6 yrs old has myopic 1.25 and 1 and I have learned that Ortho k lens is approved by FDA, can you please advise if this is recommended option for my kid 👦 as I want to control and halt the progression for him. Thanks in advance.
Ortho-K lenses are FDA approved for correction of myopia, NOT for control of myopia. Given the young age of your child, I would recommend MiYOSMART lenses - not only is it a less invasive option, data shows it yields better myopia control. You can learn more about it in my other video linked here: ua-cam.com/video/FOxvkcb9IRM/v-deo.html
@@mommydear Thanks much for your feedback.
Hello doctor
My twins are 13mnth old they are -6 on both eyes. Which myopia control method do you recommend for someone that young
oh my god . what did u do
How to treat astigmatism with mysight lenses? My child has +1 cyl in both eyes.
MiSight lenses don't come with the option of astigmatism. If there is a significant amount of astigmatism present, technically you can have glasses made just to correct for the astigmatism as the child wears MiSight lenses to correct the nearsightedness component of his/her prescription. Another good option for children with significant astigmatism is to consider Hoya's Miyosmart glasses lenses as a method of myopia control.
A question I really want to know as our 7 year old boy now has myopia and has been prescribed glasses...
Should he wear these glasses all the time? Is there a chance they will fix his eyes a little, if he wears the glasses all the time? Or should he only wear them for close up work and try to focus his eyes on distance without the glasses on to train his eye muscles naturally?
The eye clinic told us he can either just wear the glasses for the school classroom/study only, or he can wear them all the time, what ever he prefers as it won’t make any difference to his eyesight myopia progression, but I’m not so sure 🤔 Any advice would be highly appreciated, thank you 🙏
As mentioned in the beginning of the video, studies have shown that undercorrection (not wearing the full nearsighted prescription when it’s present) is not going to slow myopia. For functionality, your son benefits from wearing the glasses whenever he needs to view distance. For slowing nearsightedness however, conventional single vision glasses is not the answer. For effective myopia control in the form of glasses, I would recommend Hoya’s MiyoSmart lenses as they have shown significant results in slowing myopia while providing clear functional vision for the child.
@@mommydear My son doesn’t have slightly under prescription glasses. The eye clinic gave him the exact prescription he needs to see as clearly as possible. I’m just don’t know if it’s best that he wears them all the time or just for the classroom, I’m worried that if he only wears them for the classroom and not outside playing, it’ll speed up the progression of myopia?
@@vrglcom I understand that your son has been prescribed the full nearsighted prescription, but when you propose to have him view distance without glasses, that is the same as undercorrection (which is not recommended). This is in response to one of your proposed ideas in your initial comment (i.e. "Or should he only wear them for close up work and try to focus his eyes on distance without the glasses on to train his eye muscles naturally?"). It should be the other way around: he needs to wear the glasses for distance viewing and not for near focusing.
wearing my glasses while doing close up work made my myopia progressively worsen. I don't know why you want that for your son
I’m 13 nearly 14 and I just went to an optometrist today for the first time in my life because I was having trouble seeing the board and I found out that I’m a -0.7 in my left eye and a -3 in my right which was shocking for me. Next week they are going to give me drops to see something pls rely to show me that I’m not alone I felt to blind when I was in the office I was so scared. Is it bad that my myopia is growing a lot? I am most probably going for contacts.
Those are not "bad" numbers.
You have a very very mild myopia and your left eye is also in the moderate myopia category, check out endmyopia and stop stressing
Hey I'm 15 and I started wearing glasses since I was 9. Started off with a lower number but now I have -3.75 in my left eye and -2.75 in my right with astigmatism. It is completely normal no need to be scared of it
My myopia grow from -2.25 last year to -3.75 I still don't know. I wore glasses everyday but ik just hoping I stil have insurance till I'm 18 or 20 so I can get lazer
Hello mam
Mam I'm a teen my age is 14 and the power of my specs is 4.5 myopia and I'm so tensed about it and doctor is also saying the power will increase with increasing age pls tell something how can I control it mam also pls suggest what should I use contact lenses or spectacles
Hello di, how's your eyesight , I am 12 yo mine is -5.75 please reply is there increase or decrease in your no
Thank you for excellent video. My son is 16 with Ortho K for about 4 to 5 years. He is in last 2 years of high school and will get less sleep. Is it a good idea to switch to insight contact lens? What is the good end point for ortho K or insight lens. Lasik when he is 20s? Or continue insight lens? Thank you very much
He started ortho K at about 1q years old with -3.75 to 4 in both eyes
He started ortho k at 11 years old with -3.75 to 4 both eyes myopia
Does orthok helped your son to slow progression of myopia? My son is just 6 years old and Dr is suggesting us to use eye drops to slow progression of myopia.
Well when we give the central part best correction it seems to have overcorrection on the peripheral part according to the diagram .
So wouldn't it be possible if central focusing light is under corrected then the peripheral rays will be at retina ,thus not inducing progression of myoia.?
As mentioned in the beginning of the video, under correction was found to be ineffective in controlling myopia and blurs the child’s distance vision. Watch my video on MiYOSMART lenses to see the lens design that does not compromise on vision or myopia control! ua-cam.com/video/FOxvkcb9IRM/v-deo.html
Hello,can suggest me any doctors who in Asia/UAE can help my daughter to take ortho K?
What is the age limit to use atropine drops
That is a great question, but unfortunately not one that we have a definite answer for. The research was focused on treating children up to 12 years old. In general, eye doctors may treat children from 5 -15 years of age who has shown a significant increase in nearsightedness (at least -1.00D) with low dose atropine. Having said that, it is not unreasonable to treat teenagers as long as their nearsightedness is still on the climb.
@@mommydear if im an adult can i use it in low dose...does this drops have any side effect?? or damage retina etc.??
My optometrist recommended miyosmart lenses to try to slow progression because his eyes got so much worse in a year.
The MiyoSmart lens is a more developed version of the bifocal lenses I talked about in this video. The research has shown significant results in myopia control and it has just been made available in Canada this year! 👍🏻
Great video! I liked how you were able to explain technical concepts in a way that laymen could understand. Also provided each option with pros and cons. Great job!
Question: do you think it is possible to create glasses that have a central focal Rx and peripheral Add Rx similar to MiSight? ie. Combine option #1 & #4
chanrc Great question! There are some glasses designs that aim to achieve what you propose. Not all have been shown to be effective in myopia control though. Two glasses designs that show promise but are awaiting FDA approval include Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments (DIMS) spectacle lenses and Healthbeat spectacle lenses. Keep your eyes out for those ;)
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Great video. My 14yrs old daughter has -6.5 right eye and -4 left eye (glasses). Her ophthalmologist prescribed Atropine 0.01% she used for 3 weeks with frequent headaches and light sensitive so she had to stop using it. We saw an optometrist and would like to try Misight but he said her prescription too high then recommended using ortho _k. Could you please give us an advise, between Ortho-k and Natural Vue which is the best option? Thanks!
Thanks for sharing your case. Looks like you have looked into this extensively for your daughter already! I think your best options are between Ortho-K, NaturalVue and Hoya MiyoSmart. I discussed the pros and cons of Ortho-K in the video. Your considerations of NaturalVue are similar to that of MiSight lenses in that it is myopia control in the form of soft contact lenses. I mentioned the Hoya MiyoSmart lens because it is another option you can consider as a stand-alone option or even coupled with NaturalVue!
@@mommydear Thank you for your responding. Hoya MiyoSmart is good and safe option, however it's not available in the US. I saw some sources mentioned that Ortho- K just works well for mild to moderate nearsighted up to -6 is that true?
@@duongphuong5525 It's true, but since your daughter's right eye Rx is only slightly over and her left eye's Rx is within the the range for the myopia control treatment, it may be worth a try.
@@mommydear today doctor tried to fit my daughter with Misight, -6 right eye and -3.25 ( she has astigmatism-.75) left eye. After put in lense, she has 20/25 right eye, 20/30 left eye with both eye 20/20. Please give me an advice is it still OK to stay in Misight or should switch to NaturalVue? Thank you so much!
@@duongphuong5525 If I was doing the fitting and saw the vision as you mentioned above, I would attempt to further improve the vision in your daughter's left eye by adjusting the prescribed contact lens power on her left eye. Otherwise, the vision appears adequate and MiSight contact lenses seem to be a good myopia control option.
Hi I am 13 and have -6.25 in one eye and -5.00 in one eye. My myopia is increasing rapidly. 2 years ago it was 4.00 now it is 6.25. My doctor says that with age it will increase but I am pretty sure it will be more than -8.00 till I am grown up any solution?
what are you doing now . what is the current prescription ?
@@Ak-um1yg i have tried to not worrying about it now, it has stayed the same since then
@@rakh01 nice.... best wishes from my side ...
@@rakh01 good luck
@@rakh01hello! I just wanted to ask how you stopped ur eye sight from increasing pls let me know
Hello Mam, My daughter is 11yrs. We are looking for best options to slow down the myopia growth. I dont have much knowledge about this. And have a few questions. Her eye measurements are Right eye ( spherical. -2.75, cyl. -2, axis 180) and left eye ( spherical. -2.50, cyl. -1.50, axis 1).
How serious is her condition?
What is best to use eye drops or lenses?
Can we combine both eye drops and lenses?
Can this be treated or completely cured?
Would really appreciate your help and recommendation.
Because MiSight contact lenses don’t come in astigmatism prescriptions, I think your daughter can consider MiYOSMART lenses (glasses for nearsightedness control) instead. I just made a video on it! You can learn about it here: ua-cam.com/video/FOxvkcb9IRM/v-deo.html
@@mommydear thank you so much for your response
Hi Dr. Wan, 🙂, for a child Sphere -1.50D, Cyl -1.50D, is this a good candidate for Atropine ?
and if the child does not adapt to Atropine, would a Bifocal another option. Thank you in advance.
Candidacy for low dose atropine is not based on the child's prescription. In this case, the child would have to try using the drops. If there are symptoms of light sensitivity and blurry vision at near, then we know it may not be a good option for the child.
Hi Dr. Wan, 🙂what does it means "-0.75D control over 3 years" ? does it means that if misight is not used, the eyes will add another -0.75D on top of the current value ?
That is the correct way to understand it.
Ma'am my son is 14 months old.
Recently we found that he had power (-4.5 and -5.0). What does it means. Does he need to wear glasses life time or it have any solution in upcoming life.
@Seryois im 14 too😂🥲
ExBi Atropine Ortho-K Misight
0.27 0.49 0.35 0.25
Hi Doc, so if I understand correctly Atropine is the most effective and Misight the least effective at how much diopter growth it can reduce per year right?
Since putting up this video, I have posted more videos with updated research for the different myopia control methods. For example, executive bifocals is no longer the most effective choice to correct and control myopia in children; Hoya's MiYOSMART lenses are! Another thing to note, atropine's effectiveness is dependent on what concentration of the drop is tolerated by the child. To learn more, you can watch my recent videos on myopia control:
Hoya's MiYOSMART Lenses for Nearsightedness Control In Children
ua-cam.com/video/FOxvkcb9IRM/v-deo.html
MiSight® 1 Day Soft Contact Lenses for Slowing Myopia Progression
ua-cam.com/video/qvNZyss3SW8/v-deo.html
Low Dose Atropine for Slowing Nearsightedness Progression in Children
ua-cam.com/video/8kGA3HGukNc/v-deo.html
@@mommydear Thanks for the reply Doc, but just want to confirm if my interpretation of your data is correct???? In this case if I were to make a decision between Ortho-k or Misight, Ortho-K would win right? Sorry but Myosmart and Stellest is just not available yet. Would you say that Ortho-K generally wins in efficacy if finding the most effective myopia control is my main deciding factor and discounting other factors such as lifestyle, etc....???? Thank you
@@greeneggsandham427 If MiYOSMART is not available and the choice is between MiSight and Orthokeratology, I personally would choose MiSight. Extended research results show that MiSight slows myopia progression by 59% overall whereas Orthokeratology slows myopia progression by ~50%. MiSight wins out over Orthokeratology in comfort and safety for the child in my opinion. There is also a clear exit strategy with MiSight; on the other hand, people using Orthokeratology often finds themselves wearing the lenses well past their years where myopia is actually still climbing.
My recent video "New Road Map for the Nearsighted" may help you know what general options are available to the myopic child of this generation: ua-cam.com/video/a1hoVqVfxH0/v-deo.html
Interesting ♀️🤔🌐🫖🛡️
Hello mam, your videos are really helpful mam....my 8yr old son has -1. 25 in both the eyes... And sometimes he had head ache... Whether he have to wear glasses or by exercise we can control it....
Can a child (8 year old) use Atropine drops and Misight lenses at the same time? Thank you
Yes! MiSight lenses are approved for children 8 years old and up. Low dose atropine can be used on children 6 years old and up. I would recommend introducing the methods one at time to better gauge the suitability of each method.
i have left -0.5 right-1.5 can it be cured 180 axis
hi, i am 11 with 5.00 degree prescription. is that too high for my age?
Is DIMS len similar to MiSight lenses by design?
Yes, they are similar in design - DIMS lens in the form of glasses and MiSight in the form of contact lenses. They have correction zones (for helping child see clearly with) and treatment zones (to create myopic defocus and slow myopia progression).
Hi, I wish I can have an appoitment for my daughter with you. She is 9 years old an has 4.5 in the glases. I'm so afraid because is going g worse and worse in short time. Please let me have a n appoitment with you. I'm desperate
If you are in the Greater Toronto Area, you can visit www.ardentvision.ca to book an appointment with me! Otherwise, inquire about myopia control methods with your daughter's optometrist and start from there ;)
Does lasik surgery get rid of myopia
Mam i am 18 and i have - 5.50 how can i reduce my spectales power i think in future i may be blind can u give the tips for the eye improvement
Correction of amblyopia by eye patching will reduce the power of glasses? Right now she is 4yrs old myopia in both eye around - 6?
Hii u got any solution for ur child.. I have facing same problem with my kids
Hii u got any solution for ur child.. I have facing same problem with my kids
Hii u got any solution for ur child.. I have facing same problem with my kids
Hii u got any solution for ur child.. I have facing same problem with my kids
Using glass
Mommy dear question for a 5 year old with - 3 how much can i expect him to rise by time he is 15 years old
I’m afraid no one will be able to predict exactly, but a child having that prescription at that age would definitely benefit from some means of myopia control. My pick of myopia control methods for such a young child would be MiYOSMART glasses and low dose atropine.
Hi my son is 6 years old started myopia 2 years ago when he was 4 with -4.75 right eye and -3.5 left eye, throughout these 2 years he improved to right eye -4.25 and left eye -3.0 but he is stable on this for 6 months. I know this is high for his age. Would u recommend atropine drops for him and what else would u advise
Thanks for this video
Tarek Rammah Low dose atropine would definitely be worth trying for your son! I just want to emphasize that this has to be prescribed and monitored by an optometrist in order to see if your son is a suitable candidate for this method (i.e. to see if the drops causes adverse symptoms).
How the eyesight of your kid improved? Any special effort by you? Please reply.
Ritu Chandra hi
Thank you for remembering my son case, I ordered the miyosmart lense from HOYA for him which is Defocus Incorporated Multisegment Spectacle (DIMS) lens, he will get it in a week, his doctor didn’t recommend atropine drops because he imprisonments he started, went from -5.5 right eye to -4.25 and left eye from -3.75 to -2.75
Please tell me what do you think
@@tarekrammah4124 Hi, may I know how was the Hoya DIMS lenses so far after 3 month's use? Have you checked if there's any improvement of control for your son's myopia. Thank you!!
@@debra0803 hi
Thank you for asking, yes his vision of the right eyes improved, now he can see 20/20 with the glasses but the numbers of the glasses are still the same, so at least stable numbers , now just trying to decrease his screen time at hime and increasing his outdoor activities as much as we can
Thanks again
Hi what would be the strength of Atropine to avoid the light sensitivity and blurriness?
This is something only to be determined by the optometrist. The tolerated concentration of low dose atropine for myopia control varies with every child and must therefore be trialed and monitored by the optometrist. Friendly reminder: A compounding pharmacy is required to make the drops in the prescribed concentration so don’t just buy atropine drops over the counter!
My son is 9.he is -1.25 please tell how i control myopia.
Ask doctor about brilliant futures myopia management program
Thank you 🙏. Is there still a hope for a 14 year old to correct the nearsighted?
If your child’s glasses prescription is still increasing year over year, there is every reason to explore the methods to slow it’s progression. 👍🏻
@@mommydear thanks so much I'm 14 and each year it gets worse :(
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Hello mam
My son aged 8 years increasing -4 to-5 for both eyes cyl 1,50
Pls help me what to do
Inquire about myopia control methods with your son's optometrist and start from there ;)
do you recommend the eye drop with one other method?
The low dose atropine when coupled with other myopia control methods does show an additive effect in slowing nearsightedness progression! It is indeed something we may suggest if one method alone does not yield adequate slowing of myopia progression.
I have myopia of -12D how can i improve..?
Myopia control is aimed to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children and not to reverse it in adults. If you have already developed high myopia, I think the most important thing is to have yearly routine eye exams to rule out conditions that are more prevalent in people with high myopia. Some can be treated if found in a timely manner.
Is myopia curable?
Please watch my latest video to learn what options are available for the modern nearsighted child/young adult!
ua-cam.com/video/a1hoVqVfxH0/v-deo.html
Hi Mommy Dear, what is your email address please? I couldn’t find it. Thank you.
Please feel free to email me at
mommydear.eyecare@gmail.com
@jakesteiner