How to Restore Vision for Nearsightedness
Disease description:
I have had myopia for many years, and the degree of myopia has been increasing, significantly affecting both my daily life and work. I have tried various eye-care methods, but the effects have not been obvious. I would like to know, are there any effective ways to restore vision?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Shuai
Myopia can generally be corrected through methods such as eyeglasses, vision therapy, orthokeratology lenses, eye health care, and surgical treatments.
Eyeglasses or contact lenses are the most common and straightforward method. By wearing properly prescribed glasses or contact lenses, light can be correctly focused onto the retina, thereby improving vision. Regular eye examinations and timely updates to lens prescriptions are necessary.
Exercising the eye muscles through eye movements, focusing exercises, and eye relaxation techniques can enhance eye flexibility and help improve myopia. Orthokeratology lenses are specialized rigid gas-permeable contact lenses worn overnight to reshape the cornea, allowing clear vision during the day without the need for glasses or contact lenses. This method is suitable for individuals with moderate myopia and good overall eye health.
Maintaining proper posture and viewing distance, taking regular breaks, and avoiding excessive eye strain, such as prolonged screen time, can help slow the progression of myopia. For patients with stable myopia and who meet the surgical criteria, procedures such as femtosecond laser surgery or phakic intraocular lens implantation may be considered to correct vision.
If vision deteriorates or other eye discomfort occurs, prompt medical attention should be sought. A comprehensive evaluation by a qualified ophthalmologist is essential to develop an individualized treatment plan.
