Nearsightedness: What Is Myopia? - American Academy of …
2023年12月18日 · What is myopia? Myopia, or nearsightedness, is when your eyes do not focus light correctly so distant objects appear blurred while close objects appear clear.
Nearsightedness: Myopia Diagnosis and Treatment
2019年2月5日 · Your eye doctor can diagnose myopia (nearsightedness) as part of a comprehensive eye examination. Myopia treatment includes eyeglasses, contact lenses or sometimes refractive surgery.
Myopia Control in Children - American Academy of Ophthalmology
2024年9月24日 · Having myopia can increase your chances of having some eye problems later, like cataract, glaucoma and retinal detachment. Studies show myopia is becoming more common among children.
Myopia Resources - American Academy of Ophthalmology
Myopia Resource Page: Get the latest myopia news, videos, CME activities and events, focusing on the prevention and treatment of myopia progression.
How to Spot Glaucoma in the Myopic Patient
2021年5月1日 · “Goldmann perimetry taken by a skilled technician is the best strategy for detecting characteristic visual field defects in myopic glaucoma. I highly recommend that patients with high or pathologic myopia have Goldmann perimetry at least once a year to avoid underdiagnosis of glaucoma.
Myopic Choroidal Neovascularization - American Academy of …
2020年3月1日 · Myopia and pathologic myopia (PM) are among the leading causes of visual impairment in the world. One of the most feared complications of myopia or PM is the development of choroidal neovascularization (CNV).
Myopia and Glaucoma: Sorting Out the Diagnosis
2013年11月1日 · Here is advice from the experts on how to assess and manage patients with high myopia and “funny-looking” optic nerves. Dr. Law offered his recommendations for following myopic patients who are suspected of having, or are diagnosed with, glaucoma.
How to Use Low-Dose Atropine to Slow Myopic Progression in Kids
2016年12月1日 · Experts discuss their use of low-dose atropine for treatment of rapidly progressing myopia in children. Web Extra: Learn about a possible biomarker for pathological myopia.
Facing the Myopia Epidemic - American Academy of Ophthalmology
2020年1月1日 · Experts around the world are tackling the challenge of myopia on multiple fronts. An overview of current behavioral, pharmacological, and optical approaches.
How is cataract surgery different for someone with high myopia?
2015年10月1日 · You are correct that there is a higher risk of retinal detachment in highly myopic patients after cataract surgery. It is also possible that there are other eye abnormalities associated with extreme high myopia such as amblyopia or diseases of the macula or retina.