Researchers find a link between these two chronic conditions, with either one increasing the risk of the other.
Student Michaela Wang, 13, started wearing soft myopia-control contact lenses at the age of 10 to slow the progression of myopia.- ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
Myopia control involves slowing the progression of myopia, or short-sightedness, through means such as specially designed contact lenses or spectacles, or atropine eye-drop treatments. Taking prompt action to inhibit the worsening of myopia in children during this stage in their life when short-sightedness is most likely to deteriorate rapidly, will possibly be most effective, say experts.
Mr Lee Kang Lian, president of the Singapore Optometric Association and an optometrist at eyecare provider OJO Optometrist, says it is rare to encounter children wearing standard contact lenses. The paper, authored by a team of researchers from Spain and Portugal, came out in February in Children, an international, peer-reviewed journal for children’s health which is published online monthly.
CooperVision, a global contact lens manufacturer, has seen local demand for its soft myopia-control contact lenses for children double in five years. CooperVision also manufactures hard myopia-control contact lenses, known as orthokeratology or Ortho-K lenses. These are worn overnight to temporarily reshape the cornea, allowing for clear vision during the day without the need for glasses. CooperVision’s Paragon CRT brand of hard contact lenses for myopia control costs $2,000 and should be changed annually.
Dr Ng adds: “Proper education, hygiene, discipline and monitoring are important to keep these rates low.” He adds that some children who take up co-curricular activities at school may prefer using contact lenses for their sports or dance performances.At Nanyang Optical, managing director Bernard Yang says that “greater awareness of myopia management solutions” has led to “a slight increase in interest in contact lenses such as Ortho-K, but spectacles are still more popular”.
Some young children may not have the dexterity to handle the lenses yet, or have to overcome the fear of putting a foreign object on the eyeball, she adds.
Rising Children Contact Lenses Control Myopia
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Eating insects in Japan included dragonflies, a tradition that surprises researchersImagine a customer-service center that speaks your language, no matter what it is.
Read more »
Gas Malaysia posts 12.5% rise in 2Q net profit, declares 6.31 sen dividend(Reuters) - Chelsea's main aim in the transfer window is to offload players from their squad so the club can balance its books, manager Enzo Maresca said on Tuesday.
Read more »
South Korea sees rise in Covid hospitalisations; govt prepares new guidelines and medicationKUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — South Korea has reported a rise in the number of Covid-19 hospitalisation, which looks set to increase in the third week of August, though at a slower rate...
Read more »
Rubber glove export value set to rise to RM12.4 billion this yearKUALA LUMPUR: The export value of Malaysian rubber gloves this year is expected to surpass RM11.8 billion registered in 2023, Deputy Plantation and Co...
Read more »
Rise in youth cyberbullyingIN recent years, the gig economy has emerged as a significant force in Malaysia, redefining traditional employment and offering new opportunities for millions.
Read more »
Govt will take firm action against cyberbullying as cases rise, says TeoFunds raised in auction will go towards making roads nationwide safer for motorists and supporting road accident victims.
Read more »