Imagine sitting on the beach, watching the sea when all of a sudden you hear everyone start talking about dolphins in the ocean– you try to capture this glorious moment but all you see in the distance are oddly shaped grey blobs diving in and out of the water. This is what life with myopia is like.
Myopia—also known as nearsightedness—is more common than ever. As with all healthcare, there is a lot of misinformation about eyecare, especially myopia. At Advanced Family Eyecare in Oklahoma City, we aim to clear up myths and facts. We provide advanced myopia management plans to help manage myopia well, especially in children and teens.
Recent studies predict that by 2050, nearly 50% of the world’s population will become myopic. Early action is more important than ever to protect lifelong vision.
Myth #1: “Glasses or contacts are all you need for myopia.”
Fact:
While glasses and contacts correct blurry vision, they don’t slow the progression of myopia. Uncontrolled myopia can increase the risk of serious eye diseases later in life, including retinal detachment, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.
At Advanced Family Eyecare in Oklahoma City, we provide specialized options for myopia control. These include MiSight® 1 day contact lenses and orthokeratology (Ortho-K). These solutions not only correct vision but also help slow down the progression of myopia.
Myth #2: “Myopia stops getting worse once you're a teenager.”
Fact:
Although myopia often begins in childhood, it can continue to worsen into the early 20s. Many children don't even realize they have vision problems. This is especially true if they don't have yearly eye exams. That's why ongoing management and regular comprehensive eye exams at Advanced Family Eyecare are essential.
Our team uses advanced tools like corneal topography and axial length measurements to track changes and adjust treatment plans over time.
Myth #3: “There’s nothing you can do to prevent myopia.”
Fact:
Lifestyle changes can make a real difference! Research shows that limiting screen time and encouraging frequent distance viewing breaks (like the 20-20-20 rule) also support healthier vision habits. Eating eye friendly foods like carrots, oranges, tuna, salmon, lentils, eggs and Brazil nuts can also supplement eye health.
We believe that education plays a massive role in eyecare and arm our patients with the knowledge and treatment they need to see their best and feel their best!
Myth #4: Surgery is the only way to fix myopia.
Fact:
Refractive surgery (like LASIK) is an option for adults, but not the only one. Glasses, contact lenses, and myopia control treatments like ortho-k lenses or low-dose atropine drops can effectively manage it—especially in children as early intervention is the best treatment!
Myth #5: Spending time outdoors won’t help.
Fact:
Outdoor time is one of the most effective ways to slow myopia progression in kids. Natural light exposure helps regulate eye growth and can reduce risk of worsening nearsightedness.
Myopia Management at Advanced Family Eyecare
We offer a full suite of myopia control solutions, including:
- MiSight® 1 day contact lenses
- Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) lenses
- Ongoing monitoring and support
Give Your Child the Gift of Clear Vision
Your child’s vision plays a huge role in their development – prioritizing their eyecare from infancy helps ensure a brighter, clearer future. Schedule a myopia consultation at Advanced Family Eyecare in Oklahoma City today!