Myopia Control

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a refractive error where close objects are seen clearly, but distant objects appear blurred.

Myopia is a significant public health concern, affecting:

- Approximately 30% of the global population.

The incidence of myopia in India is a growing concern. According to a meta-analysis of studies conducted over the last four decades, the overall prevalence of myopia in Indian school-going children aged 5-15 years is around 7.5%.

This prevalence varies between urban and rural areas, with urban children showing a higher prevalence of 8.5% compared to 6.1% in rural children . The highest prevalence of myopia was found in urban children aged 11-15 years, with a prevalence of 15% in the last decade .

The rising prevalence of myopia in India can be attributed to factors such as increased near work, lack of outdoor activities, and genetic predisposition.

Causes and Risk Factors

• Genetics: Family history of myopia
• Environmental factors: Prolonged near work, lack of outdoor activities
• Other risk factors: Obesity, diabetes, and certain medications

Treatment Methods

1. Glasses: Refractive correction with appropriate spectacle lenses.
2. Contact Lenses: Refractive correction with concave lenses
3. Refractive Surgery: LASIK, PRK, or LASEK to reshape the cornea
4. Phakic IOLs.

Myopia Control Options

1. Orthokeratology (OK): Temporary reshaping of the cornea with specialized contact lenses
2. Atropine Therapy: Low-dose atropine eye drops to slow myopia progression
3. Multifocal Contact Lenses: Specialized lenses to reduce myopia progression
4. Outdoor Activities: Encouraging outdoor activities to reduce myopia risk

Complications

Untreated or severe myopia can lead to complications, such as:

• Improper mental and intellectual development 
• Retinal detachment
• Retinal tear
• Macular degeneration
• Cataracts
• Glaucoma
• Mental depression 
• Introvert attitude 

Early detection and treatment can help prevent or slow myopia progression and reduce the risk of complications.

We at Infiniti Vision Shop are fully prepared with the right experience, personnel and technology to assess, diagnose and manage your myopia. With decades of experience in myopia studies, research, management and control, we have all the options that will fit your condition and specific needs, be it spectacles, speciality optics, contacts or refractive surgery.

If you want to know more about your own condition or if you know someone who has myopia, do schedule a visit to us.