Marathi: मुलांमधील मायोपिया (जवळची दृष्टी) नियंत्रण
Myopia, or short-sightedness, is rising sharply among children worldwide — driven by more near work, more screen time and less time outdoors. A myopic child sees near objects clearly but distant ones blurred. The concern is not just thicker glasses each year: high myopia raises the lifelong risk of retinal detachment, glaucoma and myopic macular damage. Modern myopia control aims to slow this progression in childhood.
What Causes It to Worsen
Myopia tends to begin around school age and worsen until the late teens as the eyeball lengthens. Prolonged near work, very little outdoor time, and a family history of myopia all accelerate it. The earlier myopia begins, the higher it is likely to become.
How We Control It
- Outdoor time: at least 1.5–2 hours of daylight daily measurably slows progression.
- Low-dose atropine eye drops: a safe, well-studied night-time drop that slows eyeball growth.
- Myopia-control spectacles & soft lenses: special designs that reduce the growth signal to the eye.
- Orthokeratology (Ortho-K): rigid lenses worn overnight that reshape the cornea and curb progression.
At Suraj Eye Institute, we assess each child’s progression risk and design a personalised myopia-control plan, monitored with regular measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will normal glasses stop my child’s number from rising?
Standard glasses correct vision but do not slow progression. Dedicated myopia-control measures are needed to limit how high the number climbs.
Are atropine drops safe for children?
Low-dose atropine has been used safely for years in myopia control. Side effects are usually minimal and we monitor your child throughout treatment.
Does more screen time really worsen myopia?
Excessive near work, including screens, is linked to faster progression. We recommend regular breaks and more outdoor daylight as a protective measure.
When should myopia control start?
The sooner the better — ideally as soon as progressive myopia is detected, since early-onset myopia tends to reach higher levels.
Ask about a personalised myopia-control plan at Suraj Eye Institute.
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