Category Archives: Myopia

  1. Child wearing glasses

    Why Myopia Progression Is A Concern

    Are you or your child’s eyes getting worse every year? Some youngsters who develop myopia (nearsightedness) have continuous myopia progression throughout their school years, including high school. While annual eye exam costs and new glasses every year can be a financial strain on some families, the long-term risks of myopia progression are more significant. More…

  2. Myopia: Is There A Cure for Nearsightedness?

    Myopia is defined as a problem seeing things far away. Although nearsightedness affects all ages, the constant use of digital screens on smartphones, tablets, and computers has increased its risk with children. But you might ask – if you or your children struggle with nearsightedness, is there a cure? Since the advent of smartphones and…

  3. Can I Get LASIK if I Have Myopia?

    Have you been told that you have myopia? Many patients hear the term and worry that they have a serious eye problem and are no longer a candidate for LASIK surgery. Myopia may sound scary, but it’s a complicated word with a simple definition. If you have myopia, you are nearsighted. This is the most common…