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As parents, one of the key concerns regarding our children's vision is understanding how long myopia management is necessary. We often wonder when myopia progression might come to a halt and whether interventions are required indefinitely. In this blog post, we'll explore this question and shed light on the factors influencing the duration of myopia management.

Understanding the Age of Myopia Stabilization:

A crucial aspect of determining the duration of myopia management is identifying the age at which myopia tends to stop progressing. However, this age can vary significantly among individuals and is influenced by various factors. These factors include the age of myopia onset, th...

One question that frequently arises is whether sleep habits impact eye health and vision development. In this blog post, we'll explore this topic and examine the existing evidence surrounding the relationship between sleep patterns and vision in children and teenagers.

The Link Between Sleep Habits and Vision:

Currently, there's a lack of direct clinical trial evidence confirming the precise impact of sleep habits on vision. However, intriguing findings from animal models provide suggestive insights into this connection. Disrupting the overall circadian rhythm, which regulates sleep-wake cycles, may potentially influence refractive development in the eye.

Understanding the Role of Circadian Rhy...

Understanding Myopia Progression: The Role of Corrected Visual Habits

Myopia affects more than just the need for glasses to correct blurry vision. Children frequently experience myopia progression, which lowers their quality of life and increases risks to their eye health. Myopia control treatments are now able to improve children’s vision and promote long-term eye health. Read on to find out more!

What is Myopia?

People with myopia have blurred vision when looking at objects from a distance. When myopia worsens, the blur can become noticeable even when the object is close to or at arm’s length. Near-sightedness or short-sightedness are other names for it.

Myopia usually begins to develop between the ages of 6 and 14 and generally becomes progressivel...

As parents, ensuring the health and well-being of our children is paramount. When it comes to their vision, early detection of issues like nearsightedness (myopia) is crucial for timely intervention and effective management. Myopia can impact a child's academic performance, social interactions, and overall quality of life if left unaddressed. In this article, we'll highlight key signs that parents should watch for to identify if their child may be experiencing nearsightedness.

Frequent Squinting:

One of the most common signs of nearsightedness in children is squinting. If you notice your child squinting often, especially when trying to see distant objects like road signs or the whiteboard at ...

Myopia, often known as nearsightedness, is a common vision issue that typically develops between children aged 6 to 12. Around 30% of teenagers, 9% of kids in school, and 5% of preschoolers have it. If both of a child’s parents are nearsighted, the child is more likely to have myopia. Myopia is generally on the rise, particularly in children. Experts believe that it might have something to do with spending more time indoors playing video games and using electronic gadgets. Read on to learn about some of the best myopia treatment options for children.

The Development of Myopia

When a child’s eyeball grows too rapidly relative to the usual pace of eye growth, myopia occurs. It may al...

Nearsightedness, also known as myopia, is one of the most common vision conditions affecting approximately 30+% of people in the United States. In fact, it is estimated that 20-25 million children have Myopia in the United States alone. With nearsightedness, objects up close are seen clearly while distant objects appear blurry or out of focus. This results when the eye grows too long from front to back measured by the axial length of the eye. The elongation of the eyeball causes light rays to focus incorrectly on the retina resulting in blurry distance vision. While nearsightedness cannot be cured, there are various options for slowing or stopping the progression of myopia (nearsightedness)...

Nearsightedness, also known as myopia, is an incredibly prevalent vision condition, affecting around 30% of Americans, with an estimated 20-25 million children untreated in the United States alone. It develops when the eyeball grows longer from front to back than normal, with the symptom of blurry distance vision. Myopia tends to begin in childhood and worsen over time. This leads many to wonder - is nearsightedness genetic? Let’s explore the evidence surrounding myopia’s hereditary patterns.

Research Shows a Strong Genetic Link

Extensive research, including twin studies, family patterns, and genetic mapping, provides compelling evidence that genetics play a significant role in myo...

Halloween is just around the corner as the leaves change beautiful hues of orange and the fresh fall breeze permeates the air. This popular festival is a time for silly costumes, eerie décor, and, of course, delicious goodies. Nevertheless, many people are unaware that October is also Halloween Eye Health and Safety Month, a wonderful time to highlight the need to protect your vision during this festive season.

At Treehouse Eyes, we believe in preserving your child’s eyesight all year round, ensuring better vision for life. In this blog post, we'll explore some simple yet effective ways to protect your eyes and ensure a safe and enjoyable Halloween celebration.

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