MYOPIA IN CHILDREN

Does your child often complain of headaches, eyestrain, and fatigue when having to focus on something more than a few feet away? Young children with myopia or near sightedness often complain of difficulties seeing things far away. You may observe them moving closer to objects to see clearly. If your child complains of any of these symptoms, make an appointment with experienced pediatric eye specialist at Smart Vision.
Causes for Myopia
When light rays focus in front of the retina, rather than on the retina, distant objects may appear blurry and unclear. Experts say progressive myopia is usually genetically inherited from parents.
Can Myopia be Prevented?
Since nearsightedness is inherited, its total prevention may not be possible. However, some steps can help minimize its effects. Make sure your child is examined when he/she is one year old, at age three, and every two years afterwards, especially if there is a family history of progressive nearsightedness or other eye conditions.
Other preventive practices from slowing progressive myopia is to follow simple steps such as:
1. Make them wear eye glasses as advised by pediatric eye specialist. Follow the doctor's instructions. Prevent excessive watching of TV or working on the computer for long periods and from close distance.
2. Provide good lighting: Make sure the child reads with good lighting in the room to prevent causing stress on the eyes.

Why Smart Vision Eye Hospitals?
At Smart Vision Eye Hospital, qualified, trained and experienced team of pediatric eye specialists along with advanced technologies helps you get the best of care and treatment services. The whole team of technicians, patient coordinators, counselors, and pharmacists focus on providing the best patient care services at all times.
Smart Vision is one of the leading eye care centers that aims to spread healthy sight among children and adults with top quality treatment services.