Children may have myopia without speaking up about it, as they may not know any different. There are many signs you can look out for. Should you notice any of these behaviors, bring your child in for an eye exam at Shady Grove Eye & Vision Care.

• Holding books close to their face
• Writing with their head very close to the work
• Sitting too close to the television
• Squinting when looking in the distance
• Regular complaints of headaches
• Trouble focusing at school

Orthokeratology contact lenses are gas permeable lenses that delicately reshape the cornea while the wearer is asleep. For this reason, it is often also referred to as corneal reshaping, corneal refractive therapy, or vision reshaping. With continued use, the daytime prescription will lessen over time. Eventually, daytime glasses or contact lenses may not be necessary, as long as nighttime therapy is still undertaken.

Researchers have developed new ortho-k contact lenses that combat presbyopia and farsightedness. However, patients who suffer from dry eye syndrome, large pupils, or high prescriptions may not be good candidates for this treatment.

Talk to a doctor at Shady Grove Eye & Vision Care about myopia treatment.