Myopia FAQ's

Nearsightedness, also called myopia, is a common eye condition that affects children and adults. Many patients at Ella Eyes in Houston, TX ask about myopia management and nearsightedness control. Our optometry team has effectively treated myopia for many years. Following are the answers to several questions we frequently receive regarding myopia.

What is Myopia Control?

Myopia control is any treatment that slows the progression of nearsightedness. Treatment options include eye drops and specialty corneal reshaping lenses called ortho-k lenses.

When does Myopia Develop?

Myopia typically develops during childhood, between the ages of six to 12. As a teenager, your eyeballs grow quickly, and the condition can either improve or worsen. Most of the time, your condition will stabilize after you reach 20 years old.

What are the Symptoms of Myopia?

Myopia is easy to recognize in both children and adults. You will see objects close, but you will struggle to view them further away with the condition. Other symptoms include eyestrain, headaches, squinting, and blurry vision.

Is Myopia a Disease?

Myopia is a refractive error and not a disease. Refractive errors occur when the eye cannot correctly bend light to focus properly on the retina.

Is Myopia Preventable?

Myopia development depends on your genes and environmental factors. You cannot prevent myopia, but you can stop it from worsening. Following an eye care plan will help keep the condition under control. You will enjoy a better quality of life by managing your nearsightedness.

Can Myopia Cause Blindness?

Myopia will rarely lead to blindness. Most mild cases of myopia are controlled with corrective lenses or contacts. Early detection and treatment are the best course of action for myopia.

Can Myopia be Cured?

There are no known cures for nearsightedness, but many methods have been shown to slow its progression. Also, some patients opt for LASIK eye surgery to correct myopia. Children that have myopia can use ortho-k lenses to control it. These lenses need to be worn regularly overnight for vision correction to occur.

Contact Ella Eyes in Houston for Myopia Treatment

Call Ella Eyes today at (713) 722-9066 for more information on nearsightedness control or to schedule an appointment with our eye doctor.