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Myopia in children and adults
Blurred distance vision but clear near vision: this is myopia. Very common, it often begins in childhood and may increase until adulthood. With proper monitoring and correction, a normal life is possible.
Understanding myopia
The myopic eye is too long relative to its optical power: images form in front of the retina. Elongation occurs during growth, explaining frequent progression between ages 6 and 16.
Vision corrections
- Glasses and contact lenses, with specific designs to slow progression in children in some cases.
- Refractive surgery for adults whose myopia is stable (see refractive surgery and the phakic ICL implant).
Slowing myopia in children
The best-documented preventive measure is spending time outdoors. Other approaches (low-dose atropine, red light, special spectacle lenses) are being studied, with varying levels of evidence and safety: see our article Childhood myopia: red light, atropine, screens.
Retinal monitoring
High myopia increases the risk of complications in adulthood (retinal detachment, glaucoma, maculopathy). Regular retinal examinations are advised, and any flashes of light or black curtain require an urgent consultation (see retinal detachment).
Frequently asked questions
Do screens cause myopia?
The role of screens is debated; lack of daylight and prolonged near work play a role. Limiting screen time and spending more time outdoors remains reasonable advice.
Does myopia stop progressing?
In most people, it stabilises towards the end of growth, but some cases of myopia continue to progress for longer.
At what age should surgery be performed?
Once the prescription has stabilised, in an adult, after a full corneal assessment.
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Our doctors
- Dr Florian Baudincornea, refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, medical retina
- Dr Florian Chaiseeyelids, cataracts, refractive surgery, medical retina
- Dr Aurélia Gaveeyelids, cataracts, refractive surgery, medical retina
- Dr Xavier Piquotcataracts, refractive surgery, medical retina, glaucoma
- Dr Patrice Moyeninmedical retina, vision assessments
- Dr Karim Aouadcontact lenses, vision assessments
In the event of sudden loss of vision or pain, see eye emergencies.
Your ophthalmologist answers your questions during the consultation. For a sudden symptom or sudden loss of vision, seek advice promptly: see the eye emergencies page.
Our practices
Annecy-Argonay
645 route de Champ Farçon, 74370 Argonay
Faverges
27 place Gambetta, 74210 Faverges
Rumilly
5 rue Frédéric Girod, 74150 Rumilly
Sallanches
35 rue Emma Lanche, 74700 Sallanches
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