
What is myopia control?
MYOPIA CONTROL CLINIC What is Myopia? Myopia is a common eye condition where essentially someone is nearsighted (difficulty seeing far away). This occurs when the eye refracts light to a point before reaching the retina resulting in blurred vision. Glasses and/or contact lenses are often prescribed to correct for this. Myopia often progresses in children and adolescents due to genetic and environmental factors. As they grow and progress through their school years, their near/