Can children's myopia be corrected and restored?

Nowadays, most children and teenagers develop myopia, leading them to wear corrective glasses at a very young age. Can childhood myopia be corrected and restored?

Can childhood myopia be corrected and restored?

Childhood myopia can be corrected. There is a difference between pseudo-myopia and true myopia, and the correction methods differ accordingly. Children with pseudo-myopia can restore their vision by getting proper rest or using atropine eye drops to relieve ciliary muscle spasms. For true myopia, effective correction can also be achieved by wearing MCT orthokeratology lenses.

Childhood myopia is mainly caused by reading too closely and for prolonged periods. If the condition has existed for a short duration—less than three months—it may be pseudo-myopia. You can visit a hospital for a cycloplegic refraction examination. If diagnosed with pseudo-myopia, ensure adequate eye rest: take a 15-minute break every hour to look into the distance, perform eye exercises, and take timely corrective measures. Most cases of pseudo-myopia can return to normal vision.

For true myopia, corrective eyeglasses are required, or orthokeratology lenses can be worn. Since children's and teenagers' eyes are still in the developmental stage, the younger the age at onset, the more likely myopia will progress to high myopia. High myopia increases the risk of ocular complications, which may lead to significant vision loss. Early detection and early treatment are essential to prevent such complications. We hope this information is helpful. Wishing you good health and happiness.