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The facts about
Myopia and Nearsightedness

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is one of the fastest growing health concerns for children between the ages of 3 and 18. Children with Myopia may experience difficulty in school, sports and social interactions with others. Additionally, if left untreated, Myopia may have longer term health effects including blindness in extreme situations.

200 K

New Cases per year

14 M+

Children in the US

50 %

Nearsighted Parents

Common Symptoms

Blurred vision
Headaches
Eye strain
Squinting of eyes to see clearly
Excessive blinking
Rubbing eyes in children

EyeCare

Left untreated, Myopia has long term consequences

Since the 1970s, the prevalence of Myopia has doubled and today we see more and more kids wearing eyeglasses. By 2050, myopia is expected to become a leading cause of permanent blindness worldwide. Science shows us that beyond genetics, there are other factors that contribute to the worsening of myopic vision.

Glaucoma

A disease that damages they eye's optic nerve that usually happens when fluid builds up in the front part of the eye. For patients with Myopia >8.00D there is a 14.4x chance for onset glaucoma.

Cataract

A clouding of a normally clear lens of the eye. People with cataracts it can be like looking through a cloudy window. For patients with Myopia >6.00D there is a 3.3x chance for onset cataracts.

Retinal Pathology

May cause numerous vision issues. This may cause loss of detailed vision as well as color perception among other symptoms. For patients with Myopia >8.00D there is a 7.8x chance for onset retinal pathology.

Difficulty in school and learning

Numerous children with nearsightedness have vision problems that are significant enough to interfere with their learning. If left untreated, the situation may not only affect long-term eye health, but also their academic progress. including performance and grades.

Strained social interactions

Children with myopia can experience higher levels of depression and anxiety than peers without vision impairment. Experts agree that mental health is an important requirement for children to thrive. Children suffering from nearsightedness may be adversely affected due to participating in fewer physical activities, lower academic performance and being socially isolated.

Challenges with sports and outdoor activities

Playing sports and outdoor physical activity is important for children during their development. However, traditional glasses or sports glasses can get dirty or foggy during playtime while also limiting peripheral vision. These issues may force some children to not want to play sports at all.

Homeschool, education and distance learning for children while mother, parent and woman helps son and daughter. Teaching, talking and bonding with kids doing home school, homework and learning test

Is your child at risk?

If your child has currently been diagnosed with nearsightedness or you have noticed a change in their school performance, outdoor activities or social interactions with others; contact Midwest Myopia for a consultation to see if your child is a candidate for treatment.

Blurry vision when looking at distant objects
Need to squint or partially close eyes to see clearly
Headaches
Eyestrain

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