Can children's newly developed myopia be reversed?
Jul 09, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Introduction
Pseudomyopia is often caused by prolonged near-eye use leading to ciliary muscle spasm, without any organic changes in the eyeball. If near-eye activities are reduced in time, outdoor activities are increased, and eye relaxation exercises are performed, the ciliary muscle can gradually relax and vision can slowly return to normal, without the need for glasses. However, if it is true myopia, recovery may be difficult.
Generally, when children first develop myopia, if it is pseudo-myopia, vision can be restored. However, if it is true myopia, recovery may be difficult. If any abnormalities are noticed, timely medical consultation is recommended. Detailed explanation is as follows:
Pseudo-myopia is mostly caused by prolonged near-eye work leading to ciliary muscle spasm, without organic changes in the eyeball. By promptly reducing eye usage time, increasing outdoor activities, and performing eye relaxation exercises, the ciliary muscle can gradually relax, and vision can slowly return to normal, without the need for wearing glasses.
True myopia is caused by organic changes such as an elongated anterior-posterior diameter of the eyeball, with irreversible increase in axial length. At this stage, no matter what method is used, the eye structure cannot revert to its original state, and the myopic condition will persist, requiring vision correction through wearing glasses or other means.
When children experience vision decline, they should promptly visit a正规 institution for examination to determine the type of myopia and take appropriate measures. It is also important to maintain proper eye usage habits and regularly monitor changes in vision.
