What is laser vision correction for myopia?
Laser vision correction for myopia was considered a paradigm shift because healthy eyes could now undergo a surgical procedure to permanently and safely correct the error by altering the center of the cornea, which was previously off limits because of the potential for loss of transparency.
How often is myopia corrected?
Myopia correction: optical correction, vision therapy Possible myopia control: optical correction, vision therapy Myopia reduction: orthokeratology, refractive surgery Children: annually Adults: every 2 yr or p.r.n. Every 6 mo
What is simple myopia and how is it treated?
Simple myopia is much more common than the other types of myopia. The usual treatment for simple myopia is optical correction (i.e., the prescription of minus power spectacle lenses or contact lenses to restore distance visual acuity).
When is full-time wear of minus power correction for myopia recommended?
It is important to consider the patient's accommodation and vergence functions. Full-time wear of the full minus power correction for myopia may be recommended for young patients with high exophoria, a moderate accommodative convergence/accommodation (AC/A) ratio, and normal accommodative function.
La correction de la myopie