Myopia Disruptions: What You Can Do to Improve Vision

Myopia is a vision condition where distant objects appear blurry while nearby objects remain clear. It’s a growing concern worldwide, with an increasing number of children and young adults experiencing its impact due to lifestyle changes, such as prolonged screen time and reduced outdoor activities. If you or your child has myopia, there are effective strategies and treatments that can help improve vision and manage its progression.

What Is Myopia?

Myopia occurs when the eye grows too long or when the cornea is overly curved, causing light entering the eye to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it. This results in blurry distance vision. Common symptoms of myopia include difficulty seeing road signs, classroom whiteboards, or distant objects, as well as eye strain and headaches.
 

While myopia can be corrected with glasses or contact lenses, managing its progression is key, especially in children, to prevent severe vision problems later in life, such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, or cataracts.
 

Lifestyle Changes to Improve Your Vision

Although myopia cannot be reversed, certain lifestyle changes can help improve your overall eye health and reduce the strain that often exacerbates nearsightedness.
 

• Limit Screen Time: Prolonged use of digital devices like phones, tablets, and computers can strain your eyes. Practice the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds.

• Spend Time Outdoors: Studies suggest that spending more time outdoors, especially in natural sunlight, can slow the progression of myopia in children. Encourage outdoor play and activities to give your eyes a break from close-up focus.

• Maintain Proper Lighting: Ensure you have adequate lighting while reading or working on a screen. Dim lighting can strain your eyes and worsen myopia symptoms.

• Follow a Balanced Diet: Incorporate foods rich in vitamins A, C, and E, as well as omega-3 fatty acids, to support overall eye health.

• Schedule Regular Eye Exams: Routine eye exams are essential for monitoring changes in vision and catching potential complications early.
   

How MiSight® 1 Day Contact Lenses Can Help

MiSight® 1 Day contact lenses offer an innovative and effective solution. These lenses are designed to not only correct vision but also slow the progression of myopia. MiSight® 1 Day lenses use ActivControl® technology, which creates zones of correction and treatment in the lens to focus light correctly on the retina. This helps reduce the eye's tendency to grow longer, which is a primary cause of worsening myopia.
 

Schedule a Comprehensive Eye Exam Today

While myopia can be disruptive, there are steps you can take to manage its progression and improve your quality of life. Simple lifestyle changes, such as reducing screen time, spending time outdoors, and maintaining a healthy diet, can make a difference in your eye health. For children experiencing myopia, innovative solutions like MiSight® 1 Day contact lenses offer a proactive approach to preserving their vision.
 

Schedule an eye exam with Texas State Optical Mansfield to discuss myopia management options and explore how MiSight® 1 Day lenses can benefit your child. Visit our office in Mansfield, Texas, or call (682) 201-2883 to book an appointment today.