Important statistics and insights related to Myopia in children.
The risk of Myopia in children increases by 3X times when both parents are Myopic1
In India, more than 40% of young population is at risk of developing Myopia2.
50% of the world’s population will be Myopic by 20503.
Myopia or near-sightedness, means that the child can see close things clearly but has trouble seeing things far away. It happens because the eyeball is slightly longer than normal from front to back, causing light rays to form images in front of the retina4.
Know MoreYes, the severity of myopia increases in childhood, leading to the progression of Myopia. It is a condition wherein the vision of the child keeps on declining as they grow into adolescence3.
The immediate thing you can do is limit your child's screen time and ensure more hours are spent outdoors. During the growth spurts of the pre-teen and teen years, Myopia can worsen. Thus, reduction of visual stress becomes important.
Visit an OphthalmologistRed or bloodshot eyes are caused by sudden rupture of the superficial blood vessels in the eye. They are not so much of concern, however if you have pain, watering, discharge…then it's a serious medical concern for which you should consult the eye doctor.
Sudden loss of vision is caused by ocular trauma, blockage of blood flow to the retina(venous or arterial occlusion) or separation of the retina from its normal position( Retinal Detachment). You should consult the Ophthalmologist immediately in such cases for the best outcome.
If you have been wearing glasses for long and want to get rid of the fogging that is obscuring your vision due to wearing of mask, then you have varied options to be without glasses. You need a few tests beforehand for which you have to consult your Ophthalmologist.
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