Can myopia be cured?
Jan 08, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Cui Xin
Introduction
1. Treatment of pseudomyopia may involve optical devices designed to relax accommodation; patients with pseudomyopia may also adopt methods such as distant gazing, fogging techniques, and lens-focusing exercises.
2. For true myopia, accurate refractive measurement is obtained via retinoscopy to determine the true degree of myopia.
3. Wearing contact lenses can significantly reduce anisometropia (a notable difference in refractive power between the two eyes).
Today’s children face heavy academic pressures, and upon returning home, many continue using smartphones or computers. Prolonged near-work activities place excessive strain on the eyes, making myopia (nearsightedness) highly prevalent. Myopia can significantly impair daily life and may even affect future career opportunities. So, can myopia be cured? Below, we address this question.
Can Myopia Be Cured?
I. Treatment of Pseudomyopia
Pseudomyopia occurs when the eye maintains a certain degree of accommodative tension even while viewing distant objects. This reflects an abnormality in the eye’s accommodation mechanism—specifically, impaired relaxation of accommodation when shifting focus from near to far. Fortunately, pseudomyopia is relatively straightforward to treat. Options include cold-water eye baths, administration of certain stimulant medications, or use of optical devices designed to relax accommodation. Additionally, pseudomyopic patients may benefit from distance gazing, fogging techniques, and crystalline lens exercises.
II. Treatment of True Myopia
1. Prior to prescribing corrective lenses, accurate measurement of refractive error via retinoscopy is essential. For middle school students, cycloplegic refraction—performed after pharmacologic paralysis of the ciliary muscle—is mandatory to eliminate accommodative influence and rule out pseudomyopia.
2. Contact lenses offer advantages including expanded visual field, improved cosmetic appearance, and reduced anisometropia (significant interocular refractive difference), thereby better preserving binocular vision. However, strict adherence to hygiene protocols—including proper disinfection, maintenance, and timely replacement—is critical.
3. Radial keratotomy (RK) for myopia correction aims to flatten the corneal curvature, thereby reducing refractive error. However, long-term efficacy remains uncertain. Patient selection must be rigorous to ensure appropriate indications and contraindications, and potential surgical complications must be carefully considered.
The above outlines whether myopia can be cured. We hope this information proves helpful to you.
