Are myopia treatment devices effective for children?

Generally speaking, children's myopia treatment devices can provide some assistance in correcting myopia, but they cannot completely cure it.

Using optical principles, such as myopic defocus technology, these devices help create myopic defocus on the retina while children are viewing nearby objects, thereby suppressing eye axis elongation and controlling the progression of myopia. Some myopia treatment devices include visual training programs, such as accommodation training and convergence training, which help enhance the eyes' accommodative function and convergence ability. Using these devices can help children's eyes relax and relieve visual fatigue caused by prolonged near work.

Myopia treatment devices are suitable for children experiencing rapid progression of myopia. However, children with eye conditions such as strabismus, amblyopia, or glaucoma may not be suitable candidates for such devices. For some children, these devices may help slow the progression of myopia to a certain extent. Effective myopia management typically involves a comprehensive approach combining multiple strategies, such as appropriately scheduling near-work time, increasing outdoor activities, undergoing regular eye examinations, and using orthokeratology lenses or specially designed glasses under medical supervision. Myopia treatment devices can serve as an adjunctive method but should not replace a comprehensive vision care plan.

Parents are advised to closely monitor their child's response when using myopia treatment devices, discontinuing use immediately if any discomfort occurs and consulting a professional eye doctor. Additionally, the best methods for preventing and controlling myopia remain increasing outdoor activities, maintaining a balanced diet, and developing proper eye usage habits.