Can children's myopia be reversed?

Jul 08, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Wang Shuai

Introduction

In general, whether childhood myopia can be reversed mainly depends on the type of myopia and the specific eye condition. It is recommended to seek timely medical attention, identify the cause, and undergo appropriate treatment under a doctor's guidance. Parents should help children develop good eye usage habits. In daily life, they should maintain correct reading and writing posture, control the duration of near-eye work, and take a 10-minute break every 30 to 40 minutes of eye use.

Generally speaking, whether children's myopia can be reversed mainly depends on the type of myopia and the specific eye condition. It is recommended to seek timely medical attention, identify the cause, and undergo appropriate treatment under a doctor's guidance. Detailed analysis is as follows:

False myopia is usually caused by excessive eye use, which leads to continuous contraction and spasm of the ciliary muscle and increased lens thickness, resulting in blurred vision. This type of myopia may return to normal through adjustments in eye usage habits, eye rehabilitation exercises, appropriate rest, and use of medications that relax the ciliary muscle.

True myopia refers to myopia caused by structural changes in the eye. Once developed, vision rarely returns to normal naturally. Although vision can be corrected by wearing glasses, contact lenses, or undergoing laser surgery, these methods cannot alter the axial length of the eye, so true myopia cannot be reversed.

Parents should help children develop good eye usage habits. In daily life, one should maintain correct reading and writing posture, control the duration of near-eye work, and take a 10-minute break every 30 to 40 minutes of eye use.

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What causes myopia?

In general, myopia may be caused by genetic factors, poor eye-use habits, pseudomyopia, axial myopia, or fundus lesions associated with high myopia. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly, identify the underlying cause, and receive appropriate interventions under a doctor's guidance. In daily life, maintain regular作息 (sleep-wake cycles), avoid staying up late, and spend at least two hours outdoors each day to help slow the progression of myopia.

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How is macular degeneration of the eye's fundus treated?

In general, macular lesions of the eye may be caused by aging, prolonged eye strain, mild macular edema, diabetic retinopathy, high myopia, and other factors. It is recommended to seek timely medical attention, identify the underlying cause, and then improve the condition under a doctor's guidance through conservative management, medication, surgical treatment, or other methods. In daily life, avoid rubbing the eyes and prevent ocular trauma.

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Is it possible to have surgery for myopia over 1000 degrees?

Under normal circumstances, whether a person with myopia over 1000 degrees can undergo surgery needs to be determined based on the patient's specific ocular conditions and overall health status. If experiencing any discomfort, it is recommended to seek timely medical advice from a professional ophthalmologist. Prior to surgery, a comprehensive eye examination should be conducted at a正规 hospital, including corneal topography, fundus photography, intraocular pressure measurement, and other relevant tests. Postoperatively, it is important to follow medical instructions for care, use medications as prescribed, and attend follow-up appointments regularly.

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What should be done about strabismus in children?

Children with high hyperopia, myopia, or astigmatism may experience excessive eye accommodation in order to see clearly, which can easily lead to eye misalignment and strabismus, as well as symptoms such as blurred vision. The primary solution involves wearing properly corrective glasses after cycloplegic refraction. Under a doctor's guidance, atropine sulfate ophthalmic gel can also be used to achieve cycloplegia, along with lutein chewable tablets to provide nutritional support for the eyes.