Few Details on Myopia and Different Types of Lenses Used to treat it

Also known as nearsightedness, myopia is considered to be as one of the most common causes of impaired vision for those who are under the age of 40. A recent study conducted has shown that over the last couple of years, this disease has grown at an alarming rate, all over the world. The most worry some factor as far as myopia is concerned, is the fact that it cannot be prevented. However, the good news is that there are ways by which it can be controlled. With the help of modern medicine and other ways of treatment, myopia can be controlled by a great extent.

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How Would You Know You Have Myopia?

There are a couple of symptoms that you need to look out for as far as myopia is concerned. Here are some of them:

• One of the most common symptoms of myopia is that one would experience a problem while looking at objects at a distance
• One would have to partially close his eyelids or squint in order to see clearly
• There would be severe headaches that would be caused by eye strains
• There would be difficulty in seeing while driving during the night

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Nearsightedness is also very common among children. Those who are at their early teens are most likely to be affected by this disease. Here are some of the symptoms of myopia that one needs to look out for as far as the teenagers are concerned

• They would squint persistently
• They will have to sit closer to the television or at the front in the classroom
• They will be unaware of the objects that are stationed at a distance
• They would blink at an excessive rate
• They will rub their eyes quite frequently

These are some of the common symptoms of Myopia. Anyone who is exhibiting these symptoms needs to visit a doctor right away.

Lenses Used To Treat Myopia

As far as the lenses are concerned that are used to treat myopia, they are of concave shape. This means these lenses are thicker at the edge and thinnest at the center. These lenses are known as “minus power lenses” as they help to reduce the power of focusing on the eye.

Myopia Treatment Lens

Here are some of the different types of lenses that are used for Myopia treatment:

• High Index Lenses: Usually these lenses are recommended for treating nearsightedness which is more than -3.00 diopters. These lenses are lighter and thinner than the plastic lenses available in the market which makes them more comfortable and attractive.

• Anti-Reflective Coating: These lenses are also highly recommended for correcting myopia. These lenses come with AR coating which helps to eliminate the distractive reflections that occur on the lenses, which makes them appear thinner. The fact that reflections are eliminated, it helps to improve comfort and vision.

• Ortho-K: These are other types of lenses which are commonly used when it comes to correcting nearsightedness. These lenses are specially designed and are also known as GP or Gar Permeable contact lenses. These lenses not only help to correct myopia but at the same time helps to prevent the progression of Myopia in children.

These are the 3 most common types of lens that are used for Myopia treatment. Apart from these, there are different other types of lenses that are available. It all depends on how critical the condition is. It is up to the doctor to decide as to which lens would be ideal for an individual. Research is being carried out to invent other kinds of improved lenses.