Seasonal allergies may lead to suboptimal myopia control. Consider allergy treatment options and helpful home practices. Consult healthcare professionals for personalized advice.
Eye Health
BRIMOCHOL PF is a fixed-dose combination eye drop in development for presbyopia. It showed a significant improvement in patients' near vision for up to 8 hours in a phase 3 trial.
Dry eyes can be managed with masks like heated eye masks and shields, especially for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and Lagophthalmos.
Eye axial length, the distance from the cornea to the retina, is a crucial measurement in myopia control.
Pre-myopia is a refractive state of ⩽ +0.75 D and > −0.50 D plus several risk factors. Preventative measures for pre-myopia include low-concentration atropine and outdoor time.
Cataract surgery and vitrectomy procedures are well-established and effective, it's important to be aware and to consider the potential risks and complications, such as the development of one condition as a complication of treating the other.
Farsightedness and nearsightedness can happen at the same time. Presbyopia and myopia can occur in the same eyes. Antimetropia is also possible, but rare.
Explore the roles of optometrists and retina specialists in the diagnosis and management of macular degeneration, and learn how to navigate the landscape for better eye care and vision.
Encouraging children to spend more time outdoors, limiting screen time, taking eye breaks, ensuring proper lighting in study areas, and adhering to myopia control treatments can all help reduce the risk of myopia progression during spring.
Navigate cataract surgery for those with AMD. Learn about key considerations for better treatment results.
