While we have several proven ways to manage myopia progression in kids who are already nearsighted, there is growing interest in preventing or delaying the onset of myopia. Several studies have suggested that spending more time outdoors during childhood lowers the risk of developing myopia (1, 2). Outdoor time has been shown to be protective …
Move over, orthokeratology, soft multifocal contact lenses, and low-dose atropine! We have some new players entering the myopia management game. Below is an image of Hoya’s MiyoSmart lens. It is a “DIMS”, or Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments, spectacle lens. The DIMS lens has a clear central zone for distance viewing, surrounded by around 400 multiple …
This school year is looking a little different, with many students going to school virtually. I have had several parents ask me if there are eye or vision concerns related to this increased screen time. Here are my top five eye health tips for e-learning: Blink! We blink less often and less completely at digital …
Multifocal contact lenses are specially-designed contact lenses that have multiple powers within them. They are sort of like bifocals, but not quite the same. Many adults wear these lenses to correct their distance vision while also getting some plus power to help them see up close. But kids can also benefit from wearing multifocal contact …
Retinol is an ingredient in many anti-acne and anti-aging products. Is there is a link between retinol and dry eye? What is retinol? Retinol is a type of retinoid, which is a family of vitamin A derivatives. Retinol and other retinoids are often found in anti-acne and anti-aging products. We hear the most about retinol …
Outside of vision issues, styes are one of the more common eye conditions that bring people into the office. They can be unsightly, painful, and just annoying! In this post, we will learn all about what a stye is, how to get rid of a stye, and how to prevent styes from recurring. What is …
Did you know there are eye drops out there that can slow the progression of nearsightedness in children? A handful of medications have been studied, but we will focus on the one most commonly used: atropine. What is atropine? Atropine is a drug that can be administered topically, or by injection into veins (IV) or …
An eye drop to slow nearsightedness? A look at atropine. Read More »
This blog post is a more detailed discussion of the main studies that are summarized in the post entitled An eye drop to slow nearsightedness. ATOM 1 The ATOM study published results in 2006. The ATOM researchers studied the effect of atropine 1% on myopic Asian children. In the two years of treatment, the untreated …
Happy Earth Day! Let’s take a moment to discuss how to recycle contact lenses and their packaging properly. CAN CONTACT LENSES BE RECYCLED IN THE REGULAR RECYCLING SYSTEM? No! If you put your contact lenses and their plastic blister packs in the regular municipal recycling system, they often get filtered out of recycling facilities due …
What is vitreomacular traction? Image source: ASRS To understand what vitreomacular traction is, it is important to do a quick anatomy review. The inside of the eye is basically a gel sack called the vitreous, and it is attached to the tissue that lines the back of the eye (the retina). This attachment between the vitreous and …
What is orthokeratology? Orthokeratology, or ortho-K, is a non-surgical procedure using specially designed retainer lenses to gently and safely reshape the curvature of the front of the eye to improve vision. These retainer lenses are worn overnight, temporarily molding the cornea to create less dependence on glasses or contact lenses throughout the day. The vision …
Back-to-school eye exams are a great time to chat about options your child has for correcting vision for sports. 1. Sports goggles or glasses Not only do sports goggles/glasses provide a comfortable form of eye protection, but they can also be made with your prescription to help you see clearly. They fit more tightly and …