When faster isn’t better A child whose prescription worsens > 1 diopter per year may have rapidly progressing myopia. Research shows each additional 1 mm of axial elongation increases the risk of retinal detachment by ~40 % (PMC 10442101). 1️⃣ Ask for axial length measurement Axial length tells us how the eye is actually growing. […]
Understanding the goal Myopia management focuses on slowing eye growth (axial elongation), not just correcting blur. Controlling that elongation lowers lifetime risk of retinal and macular disease (AAO 2024). Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) Ortho-K lenses are rigid gas-permeable lenses worn overnight. A meta-analysis showed they reduce axial elongation by 0.25 mm over two years compared with single-vision […]
The growing epidemic Childhood myopia has reached epidemic levels worldwide. The World Health Organization estimates that half of the global population may be myopic by 2050. The American Academy of Ophthalmology notes that early-onset myopia can lead to higher risk of retinal detachment, glaucoma, and macular degeneration later in life (AAO 2024). What actually happens in the eye Myopia […]