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        <strong>The importance of eye exams and follow-ups</strong>\r\n
        \r\n
        &nbsp;\r\n
        \r\n
        You might have noticed that there are more and more children with glasses in your kid’s friends and their classroom. Indeed, myopia is on the rise globally and is <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/s0161-6420(16)00025-7/fulltext">predicted</a> to affect 50% of the world’s population by 2050.\r\n
        \r\n
        There are many reasons for this, but one of them is the significant changes in lifestyle linked to our modern lives. For example, your children may spend more time indoors working or studying in front of a computer or tv screen rather than playing outside. Time spent in these high-contrast environments could be linked to the prevalence of myopia worldwide.\r\n
        \r\n
        But it’s not always easy to notice that your child is becoming myopic or having trouble with their eyesight. This is why being aware of the signs and symptoms of myopia at home is essential, as is scheduling regular eye exams with an eye-care professional.\r\n
        \r\n
        &nbsp;\r\n
        \r\n
        What is an eye exam?\r\n
        \r\n
        There are several different types of eye exams.\r\n
        \r\n
        &nbsp;\r\n
        \r\n
        Eye exams and vision screening: are they the same?\r\n
        \r\n
        &nbsp;\r\n
        \r\n
        No, a vision screening and an eye exam are two different things.\r\n
        \r\n
        A vision screening can be done at your child’s school by nurses or another healthcare provider, which can help monitor your child’s vision without the medical tools and assessment an eye doctor would use. In addition, they can help monitor your kid’s vision throughout the year.\r\n
        \r\n
        If the nurse or the healthcare provider notices signs of troubled vision at the eye screening, they could refer you to an eye-care professional.\r\n
        \r\n
        Both the vision screening and the eye exam will seek to check your children’s visual acuity.\r\n
        \r\n
        &nbsp;\r\n
        \r\n
        What to expect during my child’s first eye exam\r\n
        \r\n
        &nbsp;\r\n
        \r\n
        Your child’s first eye exam should happen when they are still an infant. The eye-care professional will first enquire about the birth history, seeking to know if your child was full term, if there were any complications during pregnancy, your child’s weight at birth, and so on…\r\n
        \r\n
        They will enquire about your family history of vision issues. This is particularly important as many eye diseases, such as myopia, can be <a href="https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2727314#:~:text=For%20many%20years%2C%20it%20has,with%20myopia%20and%20refractive%20error.">hereditary</a>. Indeed, if you have myopia, your child will be more at risk of developing myopia. This should prompt you to schedule regular eye exams because if your kid develops myopia when they are young, they might be more at risk of having <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30460746/">high myopia</a> in adulthood.\r\n
        \r\n
        Also, the eye-care professional will want to know if you have noticed any particular symptoms of an eye-sight issue in your child.\r\n
        \r\n
        &nbsp;\r\n
        \r\n
        When should you schedule an eye exam and their follow-up?\r\n
        \r\n
        Your eye care professional will recommend how frequently you should schedule eye examinations. It may be more frequent to manage progressive conditions such as myopia.\r\n
        \r\n
        &nbsp;\r\n
        \r\n
        Have regular eye exams during their childhood years.\r\n
        \r\n
        Here is what will likely happen during your children’s eye exams throughout their childhood.\r\n
        \r\n
        The eye-care professional will always check their eye health, the prescription of the eye, and their visual acuity. As your children age, the eye-care professional might challenge them during their vision exam with vision charts with pictures and even letters to read out loud later on.\r\n
        \r\n
        &nbsp;\r\n
        \r\n
        Urgently, if they have symptoms of eyesight troubles\r\n
        \r\n
        If, however, you notice symptoms of eyesight issues in your child, such as trouble seeing things far away, headaches, frequent rubbing of the eyes, squinting, or a shortened attention span in class, you should make an appointment with your eye-care professional as soon as possible.\r\n
        \r\n
        &nbsp;\r\n
        \r\n
        Why are eye exams so important?\r\n
        \r\n
        Checking your children’s eyesight every year and being on the lookout for symptoms of eyesight issues is an integral part of their well-being. In addition, these can help detect early some conditions  such as:\r\n
        \r\n
        &nbsp;\r\n
        \r\n
        Hyperopia:\r\n
        \r\n
        Hyperopia, or farsightedness, occurs when your child can see far-away things clearly but may struggle to see at near. This may also potentially affect the alignment of the eyes, with one eye turning in toward the nose.\r\n
        \r\n
        Myopia:\r\n
        \r\n
        Myopia is one of the most well-known eye diseases by parents. It’s when your child can’t distinguish far-away things properly when objects and signs appear blurry.\r\n
        \r\n
        &nbsp;\r\n
        \r\n
        This is caused by an elongated eyeball shape, which prevents the light entering the eye from focusing on the retina correctly. This causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
        \r\n
        &nbsp;\r\n
        \r\n
        This is a particularly complicated issue as it can be progressive, and the number of myopics in schoolchildren worldwide is growing. In addition, myopia can progress year after year in some cases and can lead to sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
        \r\n
        &nbsp;\r\n
        \r\n
        My child’s eye exam revealed an eyesight issue; what should I do?\r\n
        \r\n
        &nbsp;\r\n
        \r\n
        If your child’s eye exam revealed any eyesight issues, there are several steps to take.\r\n
        \r\n
        &nbsp;\r\n
        \r\n
        Schedule regular follow-up exams:\r\n
        \r\n
        &nbsp;\r\n
        \r\n
        Eyesight can change quickly during childhood, so it is essential to closely monitor potential eyesight problems, especially one as <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6961361/">progressive</a> as myopia can be.\r\n
        \r\n
        Make sure to schedule regular eye exams at least annually or every 6 months if needed with your eye-care professional. In addition, be aware at home of signs of eyesight problems.\r\n
        \r\n
        &nbsp;\r\n
        \r\n
        Fit them with new glasses or contacts:\r\n
        \r\n
        &nbsp;\r\n
        \r\n
        While specific eyesight issues, such as myopia, can’t be cured, there are ways to try to slow down progression, such as fitting your child with Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses:\r\n
        \r\n
        Thanks to tiny microdots in the lens, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses scatter the light entering the eye, softening contrast. They are therefore designed to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
        \r\n
        &nbsp;\r\n
        \r\n
        They have had clinically proven(1) results in children aged 6-10, with 2 out of 3 kids participating in the study having no meaningful myopia progression* after one year of use.\r\n
        \r\n
        A practical, adaptable solution designed to manage your child’s myopia progression.\r\n
        \r\n
        &nbsp;\r\n
        \r\n
        Conclusion:\r\n
        \r\n
        &nbsp;\r\n
        \r\n
        Regular eye exams and follow-ups are crucial to your child’s proper vision development. They can help spot vision issues early on, prompting your eye-care professional to prescribe the correct lenses to manage your child’s condition, such as our Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, which have been clinically proven to help reduce myopia progression.\r\n
        \r\n
        &nbsp;\r\n
        \r\n
        &nbsp;\r\n
        \r\n
        ———-\r\n
        \r\n
        (1) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)\r\n
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        *No clinically meaningful change in refractive error means that there was less than a 0.25D increase in myopia from baseline as measured by cycloplegic autorefraction (p&lt;0.0001)
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      <h1><strong>The importance of eye exams and follow-ups</strong></h1>\r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      You might have noticed that there are more and more children with glasses in your kid’s friends and their classroom. Indeed, myopia is on the rise globally and is <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/s0161-6420(16)00025-7/fulltext">predicted</a> to affect 50% of the world's population by 2050.\r\n
      \r\n
      There are many reasons for this, but one of them is the significant changes in lifestyle linked to our modern lives. For example, your children may spend more time indoors working or studying in front of a computer or tv screen rather than playing outside. Time spent in these high-contrast environments could be linked to the prevalence of myopia worldwide.\r\n
      \r\n
      But it’s not always easy to notice that your child is becoming myopic or having trouble with their eyesight. This is why being aware of the signs and symptoms of myopia at home is essential, as is scheduling regular eye exams with an eye-care professional.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      <h2>What is an eye exam?</h2>\r\n
      There are several different types of eye exams.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      <h3>Eye exams and vision screening: are they the same?</h3>\r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      No, a vision screening and an eye exam are two different things.\r\n
      \r\n
      A vision screening can be done at your child’s school by nurses or another healthcare provider, which can help monitor your child’s vision without the medical tools and assessment an eye doctor would use. In addition, they can help monitor your kid’s vision throughout the year.\r\n
      \r\n
      If the nurse or the healthcare provider notices signs of troubled vision at the eye screening, they could refer you to an eye-care professional.\r\n
      \r\n
      Both the vision screening and the eye exam will seek to check your children’s visual acuity.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      <h3>What to expect during my child’s first eye exam</h3>\r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      Your child’s first eye exam should happen when they are still an infant. The eye-care professional will first enquire about the birth history, seeking to know if your child was full term, if there were any complications during pregnancy, your child’s weight at birth, and so on…\r\n
      \r\n
      They will enquire about your family history of vision issues. This is particularly important as many eye diseases, such as myopia, can be <a href="https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2727314#:~:text=For%20many%20years%2C%20it%20has,with%20myopia%20and%20refractive%20error.">hereditary</a>. Indeed, if you have myopia, your child will be more at risk of developing myopia. This should prompt you to schedule regular eye exams because if your kid develops myopia when they are young, they might be more at risk of having <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30460746/">high myopia</a> in adulthood.\r\n
      \r\n
      Also, the eye-care professional will want to know if you have noticed any particular symptoms of an eye-sight issue in your child.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      <h2>When should you schedule an eye exam and their follow-up?</h2>\r\n
      Your eye care professional will recommend how frequently you should schedule eye examinations. It may be more frequent to manage progressive conditions such as myopia.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      <h3>Have regular eye exams during their childhood years.</h3>\r\n
      Here is what will likely happen during your children’s eye exams throughout their childhood.\r\n
      \r\n
      The eye-care professional will always check their eye health, the prescription of the eye, and their visual acuity. As your children age, the eye-care professional might challenge them during their vision exam with vision charts with pictures and even letters to read out loud later on.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      <h3>Urgently, if they have symptoms of eyesight troubles</h3>\r\n
      If, however, you notice symptoms of eyesight issues in your child, such as trouble seeing things far away, headaches, frequent rubbing of the eyes, squinting, or a shortened attention span in class, you should make an appointment with your eye-care professional as soon as possible.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      <h2>Why are eye exams so important?</h2>\r\n
      Checking your children’s eyesight every year and being on the lookout for symptoms of eyesight issues is an integral part of their well-being. In addition, these can help detect early some conditions  such as:\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      <h3>Hyperopia:</h3>\r\n
      Hyperopia, or farsightedness, occurs when your child can see far-away things clearly but may struggle to see at near. This may also potentially affect the alignment of the eyes, with one eye turning in toward the nose.\r\n
      <h3>Myopia:</h3>\r\n
      Myopia is one of the most well-known eye diseases by parents. It’s when your child can’t distinguish far-away things properly when objects and signs appear blurry.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      This is caused by an elongated eyeball shape, which prevents the light entering the eye from focusing on the retina correctly. This causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      This is a particularly complicated issue as it can be progressive, and the number of myopics in schoolchildren worldwide is growing. In addition, myopia can progress year after year in some cases and can lead to sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      <h2>My child’s eye exam revealed an eyesight issue; what should I do?</h2>\r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      If your child’s eye exam revealed any eyesight issues, there are several steps to take.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      <h3>Schedule regular follow-up exams:</h3>\r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      Eyesight can change quickly during childhood, so it is essential to closely monitor potential eyesight problems, especially one as <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6961361/">progressive</a> as myopia can be.\r\n
      \r\n
      <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-823" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ECPLD4-683x1024.jpg" alt="" width="683" height="1024" />\r\n
      \r\n
      Make sure to schedule regular eye exams at least annually or every 6 months if needed with your eye-care professional. In addition, be aware at home of signs of eyesight problems.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      <h3>Fit them with new glasses or contacts:</h3>\r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      While specific eyesight issues, such as myopia, can’t be cured, there are ways to try to slow down progression, such as fitting your child with Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses:\r\n
      \r\n
      Thanks to tiny microdots in the lens, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses scatter the light entering the eye, softening contrast. They are therefore designed to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      They have had clinically proven(1) results in children aged 6-10, with 2 out of 3 kids participating in the study having no meaningful myopia progression* after one year of use.\r\n
      \r\n
      A practical, adaptable solution designed to manage your child’s myopia progression.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      <h2>Conclusion:</h2>\r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      Regular eye exams and follow-ups are crucial to your child’s proper vision development. They can help spot vision issues early on, prompting your eye-care professional to prescribe the correct lenses to manage your child’s condition, such as our Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, which have been clinically proven to help reduce myopia progression.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      ----------\r\n
      \r\n
      (1) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)\r\n
      \r\n
      *No clinically meaningful change in refractive error means that there was less than a 0.25D increase in myopia from baseline as measured by cycloplegic autorefraction (p&lt;0.0001)
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      <strong>The importance of eye exams and follow-ups</strong>\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      You might have noticed that there are more and more children with glasses in your kid’s friends and their classroom. Indeed, myopia is on the rise globally and is <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/s0161-6420(16)00025-7/fulltext">predicted</a> to affect 50% of the world’s population by 2050.\r\n
      \r\n
      There are many reasons for this, but one of them is the significant changes in lifestyle linked to our modern lives. For example, your children may spend more time indoors working or studying in front of a computer or tv screen rather than playing outside. Time spent in these high-contrast environments could be linked to the prevalence of myopia worldwide.\r\n
      \r\n
      But it’s not always easy to notice that your child is becoming myopic or having trouble with their eyesight. This is why being aware of the signs and symptoms of myopia at home is essential, as is scheduling regular eye exams with an eye-care professional.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      What is an eye exam?\r\n
      \r\n
      There are several different types of eye exams.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      Eye exams and vision screening: are they the same?\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      No, a vision screening and an eye exam are two different things.\r\n
      \r\n
      A vision screening can be done at your child’s school by nurses or another healthcare provider, which can help monitor your child’s vision without the medical tools and assessment an eye doctor would use. In addition, they can help monitor your kid’s vision throughout the year.\r\n
      \r\n
      If the nurse or the healthcare provider notices signs of troubled vision at the eye screening, they could refer you to an eye-care professional.\r\n
      \r\n
      Both the vision screening and the eye exam will seek to check your children’s visual acuity.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      What to expect during my child’s first eye exam\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      Your child’s first eye exam should happen when they are still an infant. The eye-care professional will first enquire about the birth history, seeking to know if your child was full term, if there were any complications during pregnancy, your child’s weight at birth, and so on…\r\n
      \r\n
      They will enquire about your family history of vision issues. This is particularly important as many eye diseases, such as myopia, can be <a href="https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2727314#:~:text=For%20many%20years%2C%20it%20has,with%20myopia%20and%20refractive%20error.">hereditary</a>. Indeed, if you have myopia, your child will be more at risk of developing myopia. This should prompt you to schedule regular eye exams because if your kid develops myopia when they are young, they might be more at risk of having <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30460746/">high myopia</a> in adulthood.\r\n
      \r\n
      Also, the eye-care professional will want to know if you have noticed any particular symptoms of an eye-sight issue in your child.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      When should you schedule an eye exam and their follow-up?\r\n
      \r\n
      Your eye care professional will recommend how frequently you should schedule eye examinations. It may be more frequent to manage progressive conditions such as myopia.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      Have regular eye exams during their childhood years.\r\n
      \r\n
      Here is what will likely happen during your children’s eye exams throughout their childhood.\r\n
      \r\n
      The eye-care professional will always check their eye health, the prescription of the eye, and their visual acuity. As your children age, the eye-care professional might challenge them during their vision exam with vision charts with pictures and even letters to read out loud later on.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      Urgently, if they have symptoms of eyesight troubles\r\n
      \r\n
      If, however, you notice symptoms of eyesight issues in your child, such as trouble seeing things far away, headaches, frequent rubbing of the eyes, squinting, or a shortened attention span in class, you should make an appointment with your eye-care professional as soon as possible.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      Why are eye exams so important?\r\n
      \r\n
      Checking your children’s eyesight every year and being on the lookout for symptoms of eyesight issues is an integral part of their well-being. In addition, these can help detect early some conditions  such as:\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      Hyperopia:\r\n
      \r\n
      Hyperopia, or farsightedness, occurs when your child can see far-away things clearly but may struggle to see at near. This may also potentially affect the alignment of the eyes, with one eye turning in toward the nose.\r\n
      \r\n
      Myopia:\r\n
      \r\n
      Myopia is one of the most well-known eye diseases by parents. It’s when your child can’t distinguish far-away things properly when objects and signs appear blurry.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      This is caused by an elongated eyeball shape, which prevents the light entering the eye from focusing on the retina correctly. This causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      This is a particularly complicated issue as it can be progressive, and the number of myopics in schoolchildren worldwide is growing. In addition, myopia can progress year after year in some cases and can lead to sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      My child’s eye exam revealed an eyesight issue; what should I do?\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      If your child’s eye exam revealed any eyesight issues, there are several steps to take.\r\n
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      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      Schedule regular follow-up exams:\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      Eyesight can change quickly during childhood, so it is essential to closely monitor potential eyesight problems, especially one as <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6961361/">progressive</a> as myopia can be.\r\n
      \r\n
      Make sure to schedule regular eye exams at least annually or every 6 months if needed with your eye-care professional. In addition, be aware at home of signs of eyesight problems.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      Fit them with new glasses or contacts:\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      While specific eyesight issues, such as myopia, can’t be cured, there are ways to try to slow down progression, such as fitting your child with Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses:\r\n
      \r\n
      Thanks to tiny microdots in the lens, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses scatter the light entering the eye, softening contrast. They are therefore designed to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
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      They have had clinically proven(1) results in children aged 6-10, with 2 out of 3 kids participating in the study having no meaningful myopia progression* after one year of use.\r\n
      \r\n
      A practical, adaptable solution designed to manage your child’s myopia progression.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
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      Regular eye exams and follow-ups are crucial to your child’s proper vision development. They can help spot vision issues early on, prompting your eye-care professional to prescribe the correct lenses to manage your child’s condition, such as our Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, which have been clinically proven to help reduce myopia progression.\r\n
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      (1) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)\r\n
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              <h1><strong>What is contrast theory? </strong></h1>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Ever since the 2000s and the introduction of smartphones, our lifestyle has drastically changed. You often hear parents telling their kids about that time when, when they were growing up, they didn’t have smartphones or unlimited gaming possibilities, and sitting hours in front of a screen was just not a thing.\r\n
              \r\n
              Well, times are changing, and nowadays, children spend more and more time indoors, developing strong digital habits from a young age and looking at and communicating through screens much more. And this keeps on evolving. According to a <a href="https://thevisioncouncil.org/blog/vision-council-shines-light-protecting-sight-and-health-multi-screen-era">Vision Council report</a>, 80% of adults report using digital devices for more than two hours a day. A lifestyle that could impact their health, specifically their vision.\r\n
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              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Indeed, these screens and time spent on near activities indoors aren’t just concerning because it makes them less prone to physical activities. It is problematic as it causes them to spend more time in high-contrast environments rather than in low-contrast environments. And why is that bad? Well, new research led by geneticians Profs. Neitz has linked this high contrast environment to the development of myopia: it is contrast theory.\r\n
              \r\n
              Here is everything you need to know about contrast theory and how it could affect your child’s vision development.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h2>What exactly are contrast and myopia?</h2>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              To reduce the development of myopia in children, one must first understand the link between contrast and the elongation of the eye, based on the breakthrough discovery that abnormally high contrast on the retina may lead to myopia progression.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3>What is myopia?</h3>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Myopia, or nearsightedness, occurs when your children have trouble seeing things clearly from far away. This could be a classroom board, a tv, or traffic signs. Their vision is much clearer when they look at nearby objects.\r\n
              \r\n
              This is caused by an elongated eyeball shape, which means the light entering the eye does not focus on the retina correctly and therefore causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
              \r\n
              Myopia is far from being just a minor inconvenience that makes your child need glasses. It has been estimated(1) that half the world’s population will be myopic by 2050, making it a true epidemic that could impact your child’s health in the future, potentially causing sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
              \r\n
              A condition to look out for and treat accordingly, especially in kids, since it particularly affects children during their school years.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3>What is a high or a low contrast environment?</h3>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              The photographers among you might already be familiar with contrast in a picture. It is when an element of a picture is enhanced by the accentuation of darker or brighter elements.\r\n
              \r\n
              In our everyday lives, this occurs mainly when we are indoors and staring at screens or reading books. This is a high-contrast environment.\r\n
              \r\n
              On the other hand, being outside is considered to be in a low-contrast environment. The colors can be more similar, for example lots of different shades of green on a countryside walk.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h2>What is contrast theory, and why is it linked to myopia?</h2>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              While researching how to prevent and control myopia, studies(2) have started to pay close attention to its link with contrast and even theorized that managing contrast could be important  to myopia control.\r\n
              <h3>What is contrast theory?</h3>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              After decades of research, studies led by genetician Profs. Neitz have found that these high-contrast environments in which our modern societies evolve could be closely linked to the prevalence of myopia.\r\n
              \r\n
              Specifically, our team has hypothesized that this high contrast, when detected by our retina, leads to excessive eye elongation, which, as seen before, is the cause of myopia. Therefore, managing contrast could lower the retina’s signal to the eye to keep elongating and therefore slow down myopia progression.\r\n
              \r\n
              This is <a href="https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1258672/v1/48b1471f-8e7f-4dc8-8a7f-e96ab273e507.pdf?c=1647329372">contrast theory</a>. A clinical trial(3) was created to validate those findings, which it did with flying colors.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3>Wait, isn’t myopia linked to lifestyle?</h3>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Recent <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10654-019-00512-7">studies</a> have proven that myopia is linked to lifestyle.\r\n
              \r\n
              In fact, <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8837331/">research</a> has shown that if your child spent more time outdoors, rather than inside and staring at screens or books from a close distance, they could be less at risk of developing myopia.\r\n
              \r\n
              A full circle that links lifestyle to the development of myopia. This means that managing contrast could be important to control the progression of myopia.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h2>Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses: Managing contrast to reduce myopia progression</h2>\r\n
              Myopia is one of the <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930268/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20immediately,and%20blindness%20across%20many%20countries.">leading causes of blindnes</a><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930268/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20immediately,and%20blindness%20across%20many%20countries.">s</a> in many countries across the world and a true epidemic. Following the emergence of contrast theory, new spectacles were developed, the Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, that could help slow the progression of myopia in children.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3>Why is controlling myopia important</h3>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Myopia isn’t simply an inconvenient eyesight issue. It develops particularly quickly in children, as their eyes are still growing. Besides, having myopia early on in childhood is <a href="https://apao60.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Epidemiology-of-Myopia.pdf">associated with high myopia</a> in adult years, which could then lead to sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
              \r\n
              While myopia is not yet curable, slowing down its progression is a good first step. Bring your children for regular eye examinations. And, if they do develop myopia, enquire about Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses.\r\n
              \r\n
              <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-1079" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/KVs021-e1687859959280-1024x765.png" alt="" width="1024" height="765" />\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3>Diffusion Optics Technology™ and its importance on myopia and contrast control</h3>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Contrast theory has shown that managing contrast could be important  to managing myopia. Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are the ideal solution to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
              \r\n
              Indeed, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are fitted with light scattering elements. This is designed to reduce the retina’s signal to the eye to keep elongating and therefore slow down the progression of myopia.\r\n
              \r\n
              A pioneer solution in myopia management that has been endorsed by <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinical studies</a> with children aged 6-10 years old (4).\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>Conclusion:</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              Contrast theory, which closely links high contrast environments to the progression of myopia, could be important in slowing down the epidemic of myopia globally. One way to reduce exposure to these high-contrast environments? Encourage your children to play outdoors and enjoy activities other than screen time, and do not forget to take them to regular eye examinations with eye-care professionals. They will be able to assess your child’s vision and, if your kid does develop myopia, prescribe Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses to slow down its progression.\r\n
              \r\n
              --------------\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              (1) Holden BA, Fricke TR, Wilson DA, Jong M, Naidoo KS, Sankaridurg P, Wong TY, Naduvilath TJ, Resnikoff S, Global Prevalence of Myopia and High Myopia and Temporal Trends from 2000 through 2050, Ophthalmology, May 2016 Volume 123, Issue 5, Pages 1036–1042.\r\n
              \r\n
              (2) (3) (4) Rappon J, et al. Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS). Br J Ophthalmol Epub ahead of print: 01/09/22
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                <strong>What is contrast theory? </strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Ever since the 2000s and the introduction of smartphones, our lifestyle has drastically changed. You often hear parents telling their kids about that time when, when they were growing up, they didn’t have smartphones or unlimited gaming possibilities, and sitting hours in front of a screen was just not a thing.\r\n
                \r\n
                Well, times are changing, and nowadays, children spend more and more time indoors, developing strong digital habits from a young age and looking at and communicating through screens much more. And this keeps on evolving. According to a <a href="https://thevisioncouncil.org/blog/vision-council-shines-light-protecting-sight-and-health-multi-screen-era">Vision Council report</a>, 80% of adults report using digital devices for more than two hours a day. A lifestyle that could impact their health, specifically their vision.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Indeed, these screens and time spent on near activities indoors aren’t just concerning because it makes them less prone to physical activities. It is problematic as it causes them to spend more time in high-contrast environments rather than in low-contrast environments. And why is that bad? Well, new research led by geneticians Profs. Neitz has linked this high contrast environment to the development of myopia: it is contrast theory.\r\n
                \r\n
                Here is everything you need to know about contrast theory and how it could affect your child’s vision development.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                What exactly are contrast and myopia?\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                To reduce the development of myopia in children, one must first understand the link between contrast and the elongation of the eye, based on the breakthrough discovery that abnormally high contrast on the retina may lead to myopia progression.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                What is myopia?\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Myopia, or nearsightedness, occurs when your children have trouble seeing things clearly from far away. This could be a classroom board, a tv, or traffic signs. Their vision is much clearer when they look at nearby objects.\r\n
                \r\n
                This is caused by an elongated eyeball shape, which means the light entering the eye does not focus on the retina correctly and therefore causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
                \r\n
                Myopia is far from being just a minor inconvenience that makes your child need glasses. It has been estimated(1) that half the world’s population will be myopic by 2050, making it a true epidemic that could impact your child’s health in the future, potentially causing sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
                \r\n
                A condition to look out for and treat accordingly, especially in kids, since it particularly affects children during their school years.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                What is a high or a low contrast environment?\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                The photographers among you might already be familiar with contrast in a picture. It is when an element of a picture is enhanced by the accentuation of darker or brighter elements.\r\n
                \r\n
                In our everyday lives, this occurs mainly when we are indoors and staring at screens or reading books. This is a high-contrast environment.\r\n
                \r\n
                On the other hand, being outside is considered to be in a low-contrast environment. The colors can be more similar, for example lots of different shades of green on a countryside walk.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                What is contrast theory, and why is it linked to myopia?\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                While researching how to prevent and control myopia, studies(2) have started to pay close attention to its link with contrast and even theorized that managing contrast could be important  to myopia control.\r\n
                \r\n
                What is contrast theory?\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                After decades of research, studies led by genetician Profs. Neitz have found that these high-contrast environments in which our modern societies evolve could be closely linked to the prevalence of myopia.\r\n
                \r\n
                Specifically, our team has hypothesized that this high contrast, when detected by our retina, leads to excessive eye elongation, which, as seen before, is the cause of myopia. Therefore, managing contrast could lower the retina’s signal to the eye to keep elongating and therefore slow down myopia progression.\r\n
                \r\n
                This is <a href="https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1258672/v1/48b1471f-8e7f-4dc8-8a7f-e96ab273e507.pdf?c=1647329372">contrast theory</a>. A clinical trial(3) was created to validate those findings, which it did with flying colors.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Wait, isn’t myopia linked to lifestyle?\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Recent <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10654-019-00512-7">studies</a> have proven that myopia is linked to lifestyle.\r\n
                \r\n
                In fact, <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8837331/">research</a> has shown that if your child spent more time outdoors, rather than inside and staring at screens or books from a close distance, they could be less at risk of developing myopia.\r\n
                \r\n
                A full circle that links lifestyle to the development of myopia. This means that managing contrast could be important to control the progression of myopia.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses: Managing contrast to reduce myopia progression\r\n
                \r\n
                Myopia is one of the <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930268/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20immediately,and%20blindness%20across%20many%20countries.">leading causes of blindnes</a><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930268/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20immediately,and%20blindness%20across%20many%20countries.">s</a> in many countries across the world and a true epidemic. Following the emergence of contrast theory, new spectacles were developed, the Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, that could help slow the progression of myopia in children.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Why is controlling myopia important\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Myopia isn’t simply an inconvenient eyesight issue. It develops particularly quickly in children, as their eyes are still growing. Besides, having myopia early on in childhood is <a href="https://apao60.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Epidemiology-of-Myopia.pdf">associated with high myopia</a> in adult years, which could then lead to sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
                \r\n
                While myopia is not yet curable, slowing down its progression is a good first step. Bring your children for regular eye examinations. And, if they do develop myopia, enquire about Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Diffusion Optics Technology™ and its importance on myopia and contrast control\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Contrast theory has shown that managing contrast could be important  to managing myopia. Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are the ideal solution to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
                \r\n
                Indeed, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are fitted with light scattering elements. This is designed to reduce the retina’s signal to the eye to keep elongating and therefore slow down the progression of myopia.\r\n
                \r\n
                A pioneer solution in myopia management that has been endorsed by <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinical studies</a> with children aged 6-10 years old (4).\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Conclusion:</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                Contrast theory, which closely links high contrast environments to the progression of myopia, could be important in slowing down the epidemic of myopia globally. One way to reduce exposure to these high-contrast environments? Encourage your children to play outdoors and enjoy activities other than screen time, and do not forget to take them to regular eye examinations with eye-care professionals. They will be able to assess your child’s vision and, if your kid does develop myopia, prescribe Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses to slow down its progression.\r\n
                \r\n
                ————–\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                (1) Holden BA, Fricke TR, Wilson DA, Jong M, Naidoo KS, Sankaridurg P, Wong TY, Naduvilath TJ, Resnikoff S, Global Prevalence of Myopia and High Myopia and Temporal Trends from 2000 through 2050, Ophthalmology, May 2016 Volume 123, Issue 5, Pages 1036–1042.\r\n
                \r\n
                (2) (3) (4) Rappon J, et al. Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS). Br J Ophthalmol Epub ahead of print: 01/09/22
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              <h1><strong>The prevention of eye disease in children - 4 top tips</strong></h1>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              We know the health of your child’s eyes is bound to be your number one priority and you’re going to want to do everything you can to protect it. The good news is that while some <strong>eye diseases</strong> such as myopia can be hereditary, there is plenty you can do to slow its progression. Even better news is that some <strong>eye problem symptoms</strong> can be avoided entirely if you follow a few simple steps. We have put together a list of the top 4 ways to help prevent <strong>eye health problems</strong> developing in your child and slow the progression of existing conditions.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h2><strong>Encourage them to spend more time outside with their friends</strong></h2>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Encouraging your child to play outside more often may help their short-sightedness progress less quickly.  In fact, spending two hours a day outside, especially when your child is very young, may even delay the onset of myopia. A recent <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5341622/">study</a> found that time spent outdoors between the ages of three and nine greatly reduced the incidence of myopia once the children reached the ages of ten to fifteen.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Although the exact reasons for this are not yet fully understood it seems that being outside in the natural light appears to protect against myopia. It is thought to be a combination of the brightness of the light and looking at objects at long distances. It may also be in some way related to exposure to UV light on the eye and the retina.\r\n
              \r\n
              Whatever the reason, playing outside with their friends has got to be a fun way to look after their eyes!\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h2><strong>Protect eyes from the sun</strong></h2>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              According to the <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-sun-protection">World Health Organization</a> a significant part of your child’s exposure to UV is going to happen before they turn 18. But while we all know the importance of applying sunscreen to skin, eyes need to be protected too. UV damage increases the risk of sight-threatening conditions such as cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and even eye cancers later in life. Children are more at risk than adults as their pupils are bigger and their lenses let in 70% more UV. It is therefore really important  to take steps to protect your child’s eyes from the sun from an early age. Especially as children love being outside when it’s sunny, and adore being in the pool or down by the shore, where light reflects off the water making exposure higher.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3><strong>Wear sunglasses</strong></h3>\r\n
              Sunglasses that sit close to the eye and wrap around the head are the best option for your child as they provide most protection by blocking out more light. But make sure they carry a high level of UV protection. Low quality tinted lenses, without a UV filter, can do more damage than not wearing sunglasses at all, because they cause the pupil to dilate, letting in more light. A big floppy hat will also shade your child’s eyes, although we know it might not always be easy to keep it on them!\r\n
              <h3><strong>Avoid the water when the sun is at its strongest</strong></h3>\r\n
              If your child is a water baby try to take them to the pool or seaside when UV radiation is least strong – the early morning or late afternoon - and limit their time in the water where it’s unlikely that sunglasses or a hat are going to stay on.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3><strong>Make sure regular lenses have a UV filter</strong></h3>\r\n
              Remember that the sun can cause damage all year round so if your child wears glasses make sure the lenses have a UV filter.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h2><strong>Encourage safer screen use</strong></h2>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              We know digital devices are an integral part of every child’s life these days but prolonged near vision activity may increase the onset of myopia. Try and encourage safer screen use in your child to reduce the risk. Some of it can even be fun!\r\n
              <h3><strong>Keep screens 18 to 24 inches from eyes</strong></h3>\r\n
              Encourage your child to keep an elbow-to-wrist distance between their devices and their eyes. You can help them do this by demonstrating how to do it yourself and getting them to copy you. First make a fist and then sit it  gently against your eyes. The distance from eye to  elbow is the distance your child should aim to view objects from.\r\n
              <h3><strong>Follow the 20 - 20 - 20 rule</strong></h3>\r\n
              It’s also a good idea to encourage your child to  take regular breaks and glance up from the screen from time to time. The 20/20/20 rule is a good one to get them to follow. It’s very simple - every 20 minutes your child should look at a distance of 20 meters for 20 seconds. You could even set an alarm to remind them to do this. Following the 20/20/20 rule allows the eye muscles that turn in when reading to relax. It is strain and fatigue of these muscles that is thought to be one of the factors related to myopia progression.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3><strong>Limit screen use before bedtime</strong></h3>\r\n
              Try and make sure all digital devices are put away at least an hour before bedtime as the blue light screens emit can adversely affect natural sleep cycles and lack of sleep has been linked to the progression of myopia in <a href="https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/late-bedtime-linked-with-myopia">some studies</a>. Perhaps you could turn that hour into family time and read a story together instead!\r\n
              <h2><strong>Schedule regular eye exams</strong></h2>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              The best thing you can do for your child’s eye health is to schedule regular eye exams with their eye care practitioner.\r\n
              \r\n
              <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-821" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ECPLD2-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="683" />\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3><strong>See your eye care professional if any unusual symptoms develop</strong></h3>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              If your child exhibits any <strong>eye problem symptoms </strong>then visit your eyecare professional  as soon as possible so they can get to the root of the problem before it gets any worse.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3><strong>Have an annual check up</strong></h3>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              A regular check up can discover undetected problems so that treatment can begin as soon as possible. It’s also an opportunity to check if your child’s equipment is up to date. If your child is diagnosed with myopia there are now options available that can slow the progression of the disease. SightGlass Vision’s Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology which can potentially control axial elongation (the scientific term for the elongation of the eyeball) and has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">demonstrated effectiveness</a> in children as young as six years old (1).\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              These are some of the main ways you can help prevent eye disease developing, or slow its progression. If your child has myopia and you would like to know more about our DOT lenses, contact us:\r\n
              \r\n
              ---\r\n
              \r\n
              (1) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)
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                <strong>The prevention of eye disease in children – 4 top tips</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                We know the health of your child’s eyes is bound to be your number one priority and you’re going to want to do everything you can to protect it. The good news is that while some <strong>eye diseases</strong> such as myopia can be hereditary, there is plenty you can do to slow its progression. Even better news is that some <strong>eye problem symptoms</strong> can be avoided entirely if you follow a few simple steps. We have put together a list of the top 4 ways to help prevent <strong>eye health problems</strong> developing in your child and slow the progression of existing conditions.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Encourage them to spend more time outside with their friends</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Encouraging your child to play outside more often may help their short-sightedness progress less quickly.  In fact, spending two hours a day outside, especially when your child is very young, may even delay the onset of myopia. A recent <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5341622/">study</a> found that time spent outdoors between the ages of three and nine greatly reduced the incidence of myopia once the children reached the ages of ten to fifteen.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Although the exact reasons for this are not yet fully understood it seems that being outside in the natural light appears to protect against myopia. It is thought to be a combination of the brightness of the light and looking at objects at long distances. It may also be in some way related to exposure to UV light on the eye and the retina.\r\n
                \r\n
                Whatever the reason, playing outside with their friends has got to be a fun way to look after their eyes!\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Protect eyes from the sun</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                According to the <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-sun-protection">World Health Organization</a> a significant part of your child’s exposure to UV is going to happen before they turn 18. But while we all know the importance of applying sunscreen to skin, eyes need to be protected too. UV damage increases the risk of sight-threatening conditions such as cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and even eye cancers later in life. Children are more at risk than adults as their pupils are bigger and their lenses let in 70% more UV. It is therefore really important  to take steps to protect your child’s eyes from the sun from an early age. Especially as children love being outside when it’s sunny, and adore being in the pool or down by the shore, where light reflects off the water making exposure higher.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Wear sunglasses</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                Sunglasses that sit close to the eye and wrap around the head are the best option for your child as they provide most protection by blocking out more light. But make sure they carry a high level of UV protection. Low quality tinted lenses, without a UV filter, can do more damage than not wearing sunglasses at all, because they cause the pupil to dilate, letting in more light. A big floppy hat will also shade your child’s eyes, although we know it might not always be easy to keep it on them!\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Avoid the water when the sun is at its strongest</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                If your child is a water baby try to take them to the pool or seaside when UV radiation is least strong – the early morning or late afternoon – and limit their time in the water where it’s unlikely that sunglasses or a hat are going to stay on.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Make sure regular lenses have a UV filter</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                Remember that the sun can cause damage all year round so if your child wears glasses make sure the lenses have a UV filter.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Encourage safer screen use</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                We know digital devices are an integral part of every child’s life these days but prolonged near vision activity may increase the onset of myopia. Try and encourage safer screen use in your child to reduce the risk. Some of it can even be fun!\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Keep screens 18 to 24 inches from eyes</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                Encourage your child to keep an elbow-to-wrist distance between their devices and their eyes. You can help them do this by demonstrating how to do it yourself and getting them to copy you. First make a fist and then sit it  gently against your eyes. The distance from eye to  elbow is the distance your child should aim to view objects from.\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Follow the 20 – 20 – 20 rule</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                It’s also a good idea to encourage your child to  take regular breaks and glance up from the screen from time to time. The 20/20/20 rule is a good one to get them to follow. It’s very simple – every 20 minutes your child should look at a distance of 20 meters for 20 seconds. You could even set an alarm to remind them to do this. Following the 20/20/20 rule allows the eye muscles that turn in when reading to relax. It is strain and fatigue of these muscles that is thought to be one of the factors related to myopia progression.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Limit screen use before bedtime</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                Try and make sure all digital devices are put away at least an hour before bedtime as the blue light screens emit can adversely affect natural sleep cycles and lack of sleep has been linked to the progression of myopia in <a href="https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/late-bedtime-linked-with-myopia">some studies</a>. Perhaps you could turn that hour into family time and read a story together instead!\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Schedule regular eye exams</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                The best thing you can do for your child’s eye health is to schedule regular eye exams with their eye care practitioner.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>See your eye care professional if any unusual symptoms develop</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                If your child exhibits any <strong>eye problem symptoms </strong>then visit your eyecare professional  as soon as possible so they can get to the root of the problem before it gets any worse.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Have an annual check up</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                A regular check up can discover undetected problems so that treatment can begin as soon as possible. It’s also an opportunity to check if your child’s equipment is up to date. If your child is diagnosed with myopia there are now options available that can slow the progression of the disease. SightGlass Vision’s Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology which can potentially control axial elongation (the scientific term for the elongation of the eyeball) and has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">demonstrated effectiveness</a> in children as young as six years old (1).\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                These are some of the main ways you can help prevent eye disease developing, or slow its progression. If your child has myopia and you would like to know more about our DOT lenses, contact us:\r\n
                \r\n
                —\r\n
                \r\n
                (1) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)
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              <h1><strong>A guide to myopia management for your child</strong></h1>\r\n
              Cases of <strong>myopia in children</strong> are on the rise around the world. Although <strong>child myopia</strong> is often seen as a condition that can simply be corrected with glasses it can lead to complications later in life including retinal detachment, glaucoma and cataracts. The earlier your child is diagnosed the better, as it is now possible to slow the progression of myopia, as well as correct it. As soon as your child receives their <strong>myopia diagnosis,</strong> you’re going to want to begin a process of <strong>myopia management</strong> with the help of your child’s eyecare professional. This goes beyond the wearing of glasses and will involve managing your child’s environment - outdoor time, screen time (yes we know that’s going to be difficult!) and even bedtime. We have outlined some key advice below to help you manage your child's myopia.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h2><strong>Myopia treatment options </strong></h2>\r\n
              When your child has myopia, the first treatment option is to wear corrective glasses. The best thing you can do for your child is to choose the best lenses for them. Of course they may be worried about having to wear glasses, but there are ways to make them feel good about that too! We’ll show you how you can do that!\r\n
              <h3><strong>Choosing the best lenses</strong></h3>\r\n
              The best lenses are crucial when it comes to managing your child’s myopia, and as a parent you are obviously going to want to make the best choice for your child. You may well be offered lenses that simply help correct the condition, but it is now possible to help slow the progression of myopia. Ask your eyecare professional about Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, currently available only in certain markets. DOT lenses use a new and unique technology developed at SightGlass Vision, designed to reduce axial elongation (the scientific term for the elongation of the eyeball).\r\n
              \r\n
              <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-1079" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/KVs021-e1687859959280-1024x765.png" alt="" width="1024" height="765" />\r\n
              \r\n
              DOT lenses work thanks to the thousands of micro dots which softly scatter light in order to  reduce contrast on the retina. They’re easy and comfortable to wear as they provide clear focus no matter the wearer's direction of gaze or distance being looked at. A <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">study </a>has demonstrated effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old (1). Two in three kids had no meaningful myopia progression after one year (2). The earlier your child starts using DOT lenses, the more likely it can help slow the progression of your child’s myopia!\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3><strong>Helping your child to feel good in their new glasses</strong></h3>\r\n
              <strong> </strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              Having to wear glasses can seem like a major change for your child. They may feel nervous or shy about having to wear them. However the more they wear them, the more effective they will be in slowing the progression of their myopia. DOT lenses in particular should ideally be worn for 12 hours a day.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do as a parent to put their mind at rest and help them feel great in their new glasses! Firstly, let your child pick the frames they like. They’re the ones who will wear the glasses, so it’s important they feel like it’s their choice!\r\n
              \r\n
              Give your child plenty of time to try on frames in a range of different styles and colors and give plenty of enthusiastic feedback about how great they look in them. Of course wearing glasses is not all about aesthetics, so explain all the benefits of wearing their new glasses. Maybe take your child to the cinema to show them how wearing glasses makes all their favorite activities so much clearer and better.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h2><strong>Your child’s environment</strong></h2>\r\n
              Making subtle changes to your child’s environment  – their outdoor time, screen time and even bedtime –  can help to successfully manage their myopia. We’ve put together a list of key behaviors to try and encourage in your child.\r\n
              <h3><strong>Limiting screen time</strong></h3>\r\n
              Yes, we know this one will be difficult! No one is suggesting your child should stop using their computer completely - there’s no need for drastic measures!  But try and encourage them to take regular breaks and glance up from the screen from time to time. The 20/20/20 rule is a good one to get them to follow. Every 20 minutes, get them to look at a distance of 20 meters for 20 seconds.\r\n
              <h3><strong>Not holding books and devices too close</strong></h3>\r\n
              Of course it’s not just digital devices that can cause eye strain in your child. It’s a good idea to encourage them to keep an elbow-to-wrist distance between anything they are viewing up close and their eyes. You can help them do this by demonstrating how to do it yourself and getting them to copy you. It’s really very simple - you make a fist and then sit your fist gently against your eyes. The distance from eye to elbow is the distance your child should aim to view objects from.\r\n
              <h3><strong>Spending more time outdoors</strong></h3>\r\n
              Encouraging your child to play outside more often may help their short-sightedness progress less quickly.  In fact, spending two hours a day outside may even delay the onset of myopia. Being outside in the natural light appears to protect against myopia, although the exact reasons for this are not yet fully understood. It is thought to be a combination of the brightness of the light and looking at objects at long distances. It may also be in some way related to exposure to UV light on the eye and the retina. Of course being outside is also a great way to reduce screen time!\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3><strong>Getting more sleep</strong></h3>\r\n
              Although the exact reasons remain unclear, lack of sleep and late bedtimes have been linked to the progression of myopia in <a href="https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/late-bedtime-linked-with-myopia">some studies</a>. It is thought that sleeping late may go hand in hand with reading or being on digital devices in artificial lighting conditions in the evening. Encourage a regular bed time routine for your child and limit screen use before bed. Reading a story could be useful!\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              As a parent there are many external factors you can manage in order to delay the onset of myopia. If treatment is necessary, your eye care professional will be able to guide you towards the best options for your child.\r\n
              \r\n
              DOT lenses might be the solution to help slow down the progression of their myopia. If you would like to know more about our lenses then contact our experts!\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              ---------------\r\n
              \r\n
              (1) No clinically meaningful change in refractive error means that there was less than a 0.25D increase in myopia from baseline as measured by cycloplegic autorefraction.(p&lt;0.0001).\r\n
              \r\n
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              (2) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)
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                <strong>A guide to myopia management for your child</strong>\r\n
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                Cases of <strong>myopia in children</strong> are on the rise around the world. Although <strong>child myopia</strong> is often seen as a condition that can simply be corrected with glasses it can lead to complications later in life including retinal detachment, glaucoma and cataracts. The earlier your child is diagnosed the better, as it is now possible to slow the progression of myopia, as well as correct it. As soon as your child receives their <strong>myopia diagnosis,</strong> you’re going to want to begin a process of <strong>myopia management</strong> with the help of your child’s eyecare professional. This goes beyond the wearing of glasses and will involve managing your child’s environment – outdoor time, screen time (yes we know that’s going to be difficult!) and even bedtime. We have outlined some key advice below to help you manage your child’s myopia.\r\n
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                <strong>Myopia treatment options </strong>\r\n
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                When your child has myopia, the first treatment option is to wear corrective glasses. The best thing you can do for your child is to choose the best lenses for them. Of course they may be worried about having to wear glasses, but there are ways to make them feel good about that too! We’ll show you how you can do that!\r\n
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                <strong>Choosing the best lenses</strong>\r\n
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                The best lenses are crucial when it comes to managing your child’s myopia, and as a parent you are obviously going to want to make the best choice for your child. You may well be offered lenses that simply help correct the condition, but it is now possible to help slow the progression of myopia. Ask your eyecare professional about Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, currently available only in certain markets. DOT lenses use a new and unique technology developed at SightGlass Vision, designed to reduce axial elongation (the scientific term for the elongation of the eyeball).\r\n
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                DOT lenses work thanks to the thousands of micro dots which softly scatter light in order to  reduce contrast on the retina. They’re easy and comfortable to wear as they provide clear focus no matter the wearer’s direction of gaze or distance being looked at. A <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">study </a>has demonstrated effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old (1). Two in three kids had no meaningful myopia progression after one year (2). The earlier your child starts using DOT lenses, the more likely it can help slow the progression of your child’s myopia!\r\n
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                <strong>Helping your child to feel good in their new glasses</strong>\r\n
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                Having to wear glasses can seem like a major change for your child. They may feel nervous or shy about having to wear them. However the more they wear them, the more effective they will be in slowing the progression of their myopia. DOT lenses in particular should ideally be worn for 12 hours a day.\r\n
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                Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do as a parent to put their mind at rest and help them feel great in their new glasses! Firstly, let your child pick the frames they like. They’re the ones who will wear the glasses, so it’s important they feel like it’s their choice!\r\n
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                Give your child plenty of time to try on frames in a range of different styles and colors and give plenty of enthusiastic feedback about how great they look in them. Of course wearing glasses is not all about aesthetics, so explain all the benefits of wearing their new glasses. Maybe take your child to the cinema to show them how wearing glasses makes all their favorite activities so much clearer and better.\r\n
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                <strong>Your child’s environment</strong>\r\n
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                Making subtle changes to your child’s environment  – their outdoor time, screen time and even bedtime –  can help to successfully manage their myopia. We’ve put together a list of key behaviors to try and encourage in your child.\r\n
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                <strong>Limiting screen time</strong>\r\n
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                Yes, we know this one will be difficult! No one is suggesting your child should stop using their computer completely – there’s no need for drastic measures!  But try and encourage them to take regular breaks and glance up from the screen from time to time. The 20/20/20 rule is a good one to get them to follow. Every 20 minutes, get them to look at a distance of 20 meters for 20 seconds.\r\n
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                <strong>Not holding books and devices too close</strong>\r\n
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                Of course it’s not just digital devices that can cause eye strain in your child. It’s a good idea to encourage them to keep an elbow-to-wrist distance between anything they are viewing up close and their eyes. You can help them do this by demonstrating how to do it yourself and getting them to copy you. It’s really very simple – you make a fist and then sit your fist gently against your eyes. The distance from eye to elbow is the distance your child should aim to view objects from.\r\n
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                <strong>Spending more time outdoors</strong>\r\n
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                Encouraging your child to play outside more often may help their short-sightedness progress less quickly.  In fact, spending two hours a day outside may even delay the onset of myopia. Being outside in the natural light appears to protect against myopia, although the exact reasons for this are not yet fully understood. It is thought to be a combination of the brightness of the light and looking at objects at long distances. It may also be in some way related to exposure to UV light on the eye and the retina. Of course being outside is also a great way to reduce screen time!\r\n
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                <strong>Getting more sleep</strong>\r\n
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                Although the exact reasons remain unclear, lack of sleep and late bedtimes have been linked to the progression of myopia in <a href="https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/late-bedtime-linked-with-myopia">some studies</a>. It is thought that sleeping late may go hand in hand with reading or being on digital devices in artificial lighting conditions in the evening. Encourage a regular bed time routine for your child and limit screen use before bed. Reading a story could be useful!\r\n
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                <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
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                As a parent there are many external factors you can manage in order to delay the onset of myopia. If treatment is necessary, your eye care professional will be able to guide you towards the best options for your child.\r\n
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                DOT lenses might be the solution to help slow down the progression of their myopia. If you would like to know more about our lenses then contact our experts!\r\n
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                (1) No clinically meaningful change in refractive error means that there was less than a 0.25D increase in myopia from baseline as measured by cycloplegic autorefraction.(p&lt;0.0001).\r\n
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                (2) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)
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            <strong>What is contrast theory? </strong>\r\n
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            Ever since the 2000s and the introduction of smartphones, our lifestyle has drastically changed. You often hear parents telling their kids about that time when, when they were growing up, they didn’t have smartphones or unlimited gaming possibilities, and sitting hours in front of a screen was just not a thing.\r\n
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            Well, times are changing, and nowadays, children spend more and more time indoors, developing strong digital habits from a young age and looking at and communicating through screens much more. And this keeps on evolving. According to a <a href="https://thevisioncouncil.org/blog/vision-council-shines-light-protecting-sight-and-health-multi-screen-era">Vision Council report</a>, 80% of adults report using digital devices for more than two hours a day. A lifestyle that could impact their health, specifically their vision.\r\n
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            Indeed, these screens and time spent on near activities indoors aren’t just concerning because it makes them less prone to physical activities. It is problematic as it causes them to spend more time in high-contrast environments rather than in low-contrast environments. And why is that bad? Well, new research led by geneticians Profs. Neitz has linked this high contrast environment to the development of myopia: it is contrast theory.\r\n
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            Here is everything you need to know about contrast theory and how it could affect your child’s vision development.\r\n
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            What exactly are contrast and myopia?\r\n
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            To reduce the development of myopia in children, one must first understand the link between contrast and the elongation of the eye, based on the breakthrough discovery that abnormally high contrast on the retina may lead to myopia progression.\r\n
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            What is myopia?\r\n
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            Myopia, or nearsightedness, occurs when your children have trouble seeing things clearly from far away. This could be a classroom board, a tv, or traffic signs. Their vision is much clearer when they look at nearby objects.\r\n
            \r\n
            This is caused by an elongated eyeball shape, which means the light entering the eye does not focus on the retina correctly and therefore causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
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            Myopia is far from being just a minor inconvenience that makes your child need glasses. It has been estimated(1) that half the world’s population will be myopic by 2050, making it a true epidemic that could impact your child’s health in the future, potentially causing sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
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            A condition to look out for and treat accordingly, especially in kids, since it particularly affects children during their school years.\r\n
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            What is a high or a low contrast environment?\r\n
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            The photographers among you might already be familiar with contrast in a picture. It is when an element of a picture is enhanced by the accentuation of darker or brighter elements.\r\n
            \r\n
            In our everyday lives, this occurs mainly when we are indoors and staring at screens or reading books. This is a high-contrast environment.\r\n
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            On the other hand, being outside is considered to be in a low-contrast environment. The colors can be more similar, for example lots of different shades of green on a countryside walk.\r\n
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            What is contrast theory, and why is it linked to myopia?\r\n
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            &nbsp;\r\n
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            While researching how to prevent and control myopia, studies(2) have started to pay close attention to its link with contrast and even theorized that managing contrast could be important  to myopia control.\r\n
            \r\n
            What is contrast theory?\r\n
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            After decades of research, studies led by genetician Profs. Neitz have found that these high-contrast environments in which our modern societies evolve could be closely linked to the prevalence of myopia.\r\n
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            Specifically, our team has hypothesized that this high contrast, when detected by our retina, leads to excessive eye elongation, which, as seen before, is the cause of myopia. Therefore, managing contrast could lower the retina’s signal to the eye to keep elongating and therefore slow down myopia progression.\r\n
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            This is <a href="https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1258672/v1/48b1471f-8e7f-4dc8-8a7f-e96ab273e507.pdf?c=1647329372">contrast theory</a>. A clinical trial(3) was created to validate those findings, which it did with flying colors.\r\n
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            Wait, isn’t myopia linked to lifestyle?\r\n
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            Recent <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10654-019-00512-7">studies</a> have proven that myopia is linked to lifestyle.\r\n
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            In fact, <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8837331/">research</a> has shown that if your child spent more time outdoors, rather than inside and staring at screens or books from a close distance, they could be less at risk of developing myopia.\r\n
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            A full circle that links lifestyle to the development of myopia. This means that managing contrast could be important to control the progression of myopia.\r\n
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            Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses: Managing contrast to reduce myopia progression\r\n
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            Myopia is one of the <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930268/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20immediately,and%20blindness%20across%20many%20countries.">leading causes of blindnes</a><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930268/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20immediately,and%20blindness%20across%20many%20countries.">s</a> in many countries across the world and a true epidemic. Following the emergence of contrast theory, new spectacles were developed, the Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, that could help slow the progression of myopia in children.\r\n
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            Why is controlling myopia important\r\n
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            Myopia isn’t simply an inconvenient eyesight issue. It develops particularly quickly in children, as their eyes are still growing. Besides, having myopia early on in childhood is <a href="https://apao60.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Epidemiology-of-Myopia.pdf">associated with high myopia</a> in adult years, which could then lead to sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
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            While myopia is not yet curable, slowing down its progression is a good first step. Bring your children for regular eye examinations. And, if they do develop myopia, enquire about Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses.\r\n
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            Diffusion Optics Technology™ and its importance on myopia and contrast control\r\n
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            Contrast theory has shown that managing contrast could be important  to managing myopia. Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are the ideal solution to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
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            Indeed, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are fitted with light scattering elements. This is designed to reduce the retina’s signal to the eye to keep elongating and therefore slow down the progression of myopia.\r\n
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            A pioneer solution in myopia management that has been endorsed by <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinical studies</a> with children aged 6-10 years old (4).\r\n
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            <strong>Conclusion:</strong>\r\n
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            Contrast theory, which closely links high contrast environments to the progression of myopia, could be important in slowing down the epidemic of myopia globally. One way to reduce exposure to these high-contrast environments? Encourage your children to play outdoors and enjoy activities other than screen time, and do not forget to take them to regular eye examinations with eye-care professionals. They will be able to assess your child’s vision and, if your kid does develop myopia, prescribe Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses to slow down its progression.\r\n
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            (1) Holden BA, Fricke TR, Wilson DA, Jong M, Naidoo KS, Sankaridurg P, Wong TY, Naduvilath TJ, Resnikoff S, Global Prevalence of Myopia and High Myopia and Temporal Trends from 2000 through 2050, Ophthalmology, May 2016 Volume 123, Issue 5, Pages 1036–1042.\r\n
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            (2) (3) (4) Rappon J, et al. Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS). Br J Ophthalmol Epub ahead of print: 01/09/22
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          <h1><strong>What is contrast theory? </strong></h1>\r\n
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          Ever since the 2000s and the introduction of smartphones, our lifestyle has drastically changed. You often hear parents telling their kids about that time when, when they were growing up, they didn’t have smartphones or unlimited gaming possibilities, and sitting hours in front of a screen was just not a thing.\r\n
          \r\n
          Well, times are changing, and nowadays, children spend more and more time indoors, developing strong digital habits from a young age and looking at and communicating through screens much more. And this keeps on evolving. According to a <a href="https://thevisioncouncil.org/blog/vision-council-shines-light-protecting-sight-and-health-multi-screen-era">Vision Council report</a>, 80% of adults report using digital devices for more than two hours a day. A lifestyle that could impact their health, specifically their vision.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Indeed, these screens and time spent on near activities indoors aren’t just concerning because it makes them less prone to physical activities. It is problematic as it causes them to spend more time in high-contrast environments rather than in low-contrast environments. And why is that bad? Well, new research led by geneticians Profs. Neitz has linked this high contrast environment to the development of myopia: it is contrast theory.\r\n
          \r\n
          Here is everything you need to know about contrast theory and how it could affect your child’s vision development.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2>What exactly are contrast and myopia?</h2>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          To reduce the development of myopia in children, one must first understand the link between contrast and the elongation of the eye, based on the breakthrough discovery that abnormally high contrast on the retina may lead to myopia progression.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3>What is myopia?</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia, or nearsightedness, occurs when your children have trouble seeing things clearly from far away. This could be a classroom board, a tv, or traffic signs. Their vision is much clearer when they look at nearby objects.\r\n
          \r\n
          This is caused by an elongated eyeball shape, which means the light entering the eye does not focus on the retina correctly and therefore causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia is far from being just a minor inconvenience that makes your child need glasses. It has been estimated(1) that half the world’s population will be myopic by 2050, making it a true epidemic that could impact your child’s health in the future, potentially causing sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
          \r\n
          A condition to look out for and treat accordingly, especially in kids, since it particularly affects children during their school years.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3>What is a high or a low contrast environment?</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          The photographers among you might already be familiar with contrast in a picture. It is when an element of a picture is enhanced by the accentuation of darker or brighter elements.\r\n
          \r\n
          In our everyday lives, this occurs mainly when we are indoors and staring at screens or reading books. This is a high-contrast environment.\r\n
          \r\n
          On the other hand, being outside is considered to be in a low-contrast environment. The colors can be more similar, for example lots of different shades of green on a countryside walk.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2>What is contrast theory, and why is it linked to myopia?</h2>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          While researching how to prevent and control myopia, studies(2) have started to pay close attention to its link with contrast and even theorized that managing contrast could be important  to myopia control.\r\n
          <h3>What is contrast theory?</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          After decades of research, studies led by genetician Profs. Neitz have found that these high-contrast environments in which our modern societies evolve could be closely linked to the prevalence of myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          Specifically, our team has hypothesized that this high contrast, when detected by our retina, leads to excessive eye elongation, which, as seen before, is the cause of myopia. Therefore, managing contrast could lower the retina’s signal to the eye to keep elongating and therefore slow down myopia progression.\r\n
          \r\n
          This is <a href="https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1258672/v1/48b1471f-8e7f-4dc8-8a7f-e96ab273e507.pdf?c=1647329372">contrast theory</a>. A clinical trial(3) was created to validate those findings, which it did with flying colors.\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3>Wait, isn’t myopia linked to lifestyle?</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Recent <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10654-019-00512-7">studies</a> have proven that myopia is linked to lifestyle.\r\n
          \r\n
          In fact, <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8837331/">research</a> has shown that if your child spent more time outdoors, rather than inside and staring at screens or books from a close distance, they could be less at risk of developing myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          A full circle that links lifestyle to the development of myopia. This means that managing contrast could be important to control the progression of myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2>Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses: Managing contrast to reduce myopia progression</h2>\r\n
          Myopia is one of the <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930268/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20immediately,and%20blindness%20across%20many%20countries.">leading causes of blindnes</a><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930268/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20immediately,and%20blindness%20across%20many%20countries.">s</a> in many countries across the world and a true epidemic. Following the emergence of contrast theory, new spectacles were developed, the Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, that could help slow the progression of myopia in children.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3>Why is controlling myopia important</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia isn’t simply an inconvenient eyesight issue. It develops particularly quickly in children, as their eyes are still growing. Besides, having myopia early on in childhood is <a href="https://apao60.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Epidemiology-of-Myopia.pdf">associated with high myopia</a> in adult years, which could then lead to sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
          \r\n
          While myopia is not yet curable, slowing down its progression is a good first step. Bring your children for regular eye examinations. And, if they do develop myopia, enquire about Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses.\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3>Diffusion Optics Technology™ and its importance on myopia and contrast control</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Contrast theory has shown that managing contrast could be important  to managing myopia. Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are the ideal solution to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
          \r\n
          Indeed, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are fitted with light scattering elements. This is designed to reduce the retina’s signal to the eye to keep elongating and therefore slow down the progression of myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          A pioneer solution in myopia management that has been endorsed by <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinical studies</a> with children aged 6-10 years old (4).\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          <strong>Conclusion:</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Contrast theory, which closely links high contrast environments to the progression of myopia, could be important in slowing down the epidemic of myopia globally. One way to reduce exposure to these high-contrast environments? Encourage your children to play outdoors and enjoy activities other than screen time, and do not forget to take them to regular eye examinations with eye-care professionals. They will be able to assess your child’s vision and, if your kid does develop myopia, prescribe Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses to slow down its progression.\r\n
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          (1) Holden BA, Fricke TR, Wilson DA, Jong M, Naidoo KS, Sankaridurg P, Wong TY, Naduvilath TJ, Resnikoff S, Global Prevalence of Myopia and High Myopia and Temporal Trends from 2000 through 2050, Ophthalmology, May 2016 Volume 123, Issue 5, Pages 1036–1042.\r\n
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          (2) (3) (4) Rappon J, et al. Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS). Br J Ophthalmol Epub ahead of print: 01/09/22
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          <strong>What is contrast theory? </strong>\r\n
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          Ever since the 2000s and the introduction of smartphones, our lifestyle has drastically changed. You often hear parents telling their kids about that time when, when they were growing up, they didn’t have smartphones or unlimited gaming possibilities, and sitting hours in front of a screen was just not a thing.\r\n
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          Well, times are changing, and nowadays, children spend more and more time indoors, developing strong digital habits from a young age and looking at and communicating through screens much more. And this keeps on evolving. According to a <a href="https://thevisioncouncil.org/blog/vision-council-shines-light-protecting-sight-and-health-multi-screen-era">Vision Council report</a>, 80% of adults report using digital devices for more than two hours a day. A lifestyle that could impact their health, specifically their vision.\r\n
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          Indeed, these screens and time spent on near activities indoors aren’t just concerning because it makes them less prone to physical activities. It is problematic as it causes them to spend more time in high-contrast environments rather than in low-contrast environments. And why is that bad? Well, new research led by geneticians Profs. Neitz has linked this high contrast environment to the development of myopia: it is contrast theory.\r\n
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          Here is everything you need to know about contrast theory and how it could affect your child’s vision development.\r\n
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          What exactly are contrast and myopia?\r\n
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          To reduce the development of myopia in children, one must first understand the link between contrast and the elongation of the eye, based on the breakthrough discovery that abnormally high contrast on the retina may lead to myopia progression.\r\n
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          What is myopia?\r\n
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          Myopia, or nearsightedness, occurs when your children have trouble seeing things clearly from far away. This could be a classroom board, a tv, or traffic signs. Their vision is much clearer when they look at nearby objects.\r\n
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          This is caused by an elongated eyeball shape, which means the light entering the eye does not focus on the retina correctly and therefore causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
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          Myopia is far from being just a minor inconvenience that makes your child need glasses. It has been estimated(1) that half the world’s population will be myopic by 2050, making it a true epidemic that could impact your child’s health in the future, potentially causing sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
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          A condition to look out for and treat accordingly, especially in kids, since it particularly affects children during their school years.\r\n
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          What is a high or a low contrast environment?\r\n
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          The photographers among you might already be familiar with contrast in a picture. It is when an element of a picture is enhanced by the accentuation of darker or brighter elements.\r\n
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          In our everyday lives, this occurs mainly when we are indoors and staring at screens or reading books. This is a high-contrast environment.\r\n
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          On the other hand, being outside is considered to be in a low-contrast environment. The colors can be more similar, for example lots of different shades of green on a countryside walk.\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          What is contrast theory, and why is it linked to myopia?\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          While researching how to prevent and control myopia, studies(2) have started to pay close attention to its link with contrast and even theorized that managing contrast could be important  to myopia control.\r\n
          \r\n
          What is contrast theory?\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          After decades of research, studies led by genetician Profs. Neitz have found that these high-contrast environments in which our modern societies evolve could be closely linked to the prevalence of myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          Specifically, our team has hypothesized that this high contrast, when detected by our retina, leads to excessive eye elongation, which, as seen before, is the cause of myopia. Therefore, managing contrast could lower the retina’s signal to the eye to keep elongating and therefore slow down myopia progression.\r\n
          \r\n
          This is <a href="https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1258672/v1/48b1471f-8e7f-4dc8-8a7f-e96ab273e507.pdf?c=1647329372">contrast theory</a>. A clinical trial(3) was created to validate those findings, which it did with flying colors.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Wait, isn’t myopia linked to lifestyle?\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Recent <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10654-019-00512-7">studies</a> have proven that myopia is linked to lifestyle.\r\n
          \r\n
          In fact, <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8837331/">research</a> has shown that if your child spent more time outdoors, rather than inside and staring at screens or books from a close distance, they could be less at risk of developing myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          A full circle that links lifestyle to the development of myopia. This means that managing contrast could be important to control the progression of myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses: Managing contrast to reduce myopia progression\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia is one of the <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930268/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20immediately,and%20blindness%20across%20many%20countries.">leading causes of blindnes</a><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930268/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20immediately,and%20blindness%20across%20many%20countries.">s</a> in many countries across the world and a true epidemic. Following the emergence of contrast theory, new spectacles were developed, the Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, that could help slow the progression of myopia in children.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Why is controlling myopia important\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia isn’t simply an inconvenient eyesight issue. It develops particularly quickly in children, as their eyes are still growing. Besides, having myopia early on in childhood is <a href="https://apao60.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Epidemiology-of-Myopia.pdf">associated with high myopia</a> in adult years, which could then lead to sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
          \r\n
          While myopia is not yet curable, slowing down its progression is a good first step. Bring your children for regular eye examinations. And, if they do develop myopia, enquire about Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Diffusion Optics Technology™ and its importance on myopia and contrast control\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Contrast theory has shown that managing contrast could be important  to managing myopia. Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are the ideal solution to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
          \r\n
          Indeed, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are fitted with light scattering elements. This is designed to reduce the retina’s signal to the eye to keep elongating and therefore slow down the progression of myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          A pioneer solution in myopia management that has been endorsed by <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinical studies</a> with children aged 6-10 years old (4).\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Conclusion:</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Contrast theory, which closely links high contrast environments to the progression of myopia, could be important in slowing down the epidemic of myopia globally. One way to reduce exposure to these high-contrast environments? Encourage your children to play outdoors and enjoy activities other than screen time, and do not forget to take them to regular eye examinations with eye-care professionals. They will be able to assess your child’s vision and, if your kid does develop myopia, prescribe Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses to slow down its progression.\r\n
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          (1) Holden BA, Fricke TR, Wilson DA, Jong M, Naidoo KS, Sankaridurg P, Wong TY, Naduvilath TJ, Resnikoff S, Global Prevalence of Myopia and High Myopia and Temporal Trends from 2000 through 2050, Ophthalmology, May 2016 Volume 123, Issue 5, Pages 1036–1042.\r\n
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          (2) (3) (4) Rappon J, et al. Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS). Br J Ophthalmol Epub ahead of print: 01/09/22
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            <strong>The prevention of eye disease in children – 4 top tips</strong>\r\n
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            We know the health of your child’s eyes is bound to be your number one priority and you’re going to want to do everything you can to protect it. The good news is that while some <strong>eye diseases</strong> such as myopia can be hereditary, there is plenty you can do to slow its progression. Even better news is that some <strong>eye problem symptoms</strong> can be avoided entirely if you follow a few simple steps. We have put together a list of the top 4 ways to help prevent <strong>eye health problems</strong> developing in your child and slow the progression of existing conditions.\r\n
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            <strong>Encourage them to spend more time outside with their friends</strong>\r\n
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            Encouraging your child to play outside more often may help their short-sightedness progress less quickly.  In fact, spending two hours a day outside, especially when your child is very young, may even delay the onset of myopia. A recent <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5341622/">study</a> found that time spent outdoors between the ages of three and nine greatly reduced the incidence of myopia once the children reached the ages of ten to fifteen.\r\n
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            Although the exact reasons for this are not yet fully understood it seems that being outside in the natural light appears to protect against myopia. It is thought to be a combination of the brightness of the light and looking at objects at long distances. It may also be in some way related to exposure to UV light on the eye and the retina.\r\n
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            Whatever the reason, playing outside with their friends has got to be a fun way to look after their eyes!\r\n
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            <strong>Protect eyes from the sun</strong>\r\n
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            According to the <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-sun-protection">World Health Organization</a> a significant part of your child’s exposure to UV is going to happen before they turn 18. But while we all know the importance of applying sunscreen to skin, eyes need to be protected too. UV damage increases the risk of sight-threatening conditions such as cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and even eye cancers later in life. Children are more at risk than adults as their pupils are bigger and their lenses let in 70% more UV. It is therefore really important  to take steps to protect your child’s eyes from the sun from an early age. Especially as children love being outside when it’s sunny, and adore being in the pool or down by the shore, where light reflects off the water making exposure higher.\r\n
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            <strong>Wear sunglasses</strong>\r\n
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            Sunglasses that sit close to the eye and wrap around the head are the best option for your child as they provide most protection by blocking out more light. But make sure they carry a high level of UV protection. Low quality tinted lenses, without a UV filter, can do more damage than not wearing sunglasses at all, because they cause the pupil to dilate, letting in more light. A big floppy hat will also shade your child’s eyes, although we know it might not always be easy to keep it on them!\r\n
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            <strong>Avoid the water when the sun is at its strongest</strong>\r\n
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            If your child is a water baby try to take them to the pool or seaside when UV radiation is least strong – the early morning or late afternoon – and limit their time in the water where it’s unlikely that sunglasses or a hat are going to stay on.\r\n
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            <strong>Make sure regular lenses have a UV filter</strong>\r\n
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            Remember that the sun can cause damage all year round so if your child wears glasses make sure the lenses have a UV filter.\r\n
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            <strong>Encourage safer screen use</strong>\r\n
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            We know digital devices are an integral part of every child’s life these days but prolonged near vision activity may increase the onset of myopia. Try and encourage safer screen use in your child to reduce the risk. Some of it can even be fun!\r\n
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            <strong>Keep screens 18 to 24 inches from eyes</strong>\r\n
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            Encourage your child to keep an elbow-to-wrist distance between their devices and their eyes. You can help them do this by demonstrating how to do it yourself and getting them to copy you. First make a fist and then sit it  gently against your eyes. The distance from eye to  elbow is the distance your child should aim to view objects from.\r\n
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            <strong>Follow the 20 – 20 – 20 rule</strong>\r\n
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            It’s also a good idea to encourage your child to  take regular breaks and glance up from the screen from time to time. The 20/20/20 rule is a good one to get them to follow. It’s very simple – every 20 minutes your child should look at a distance of 20 meters for 20 seconds. You could even set an alarm to remind them to do this. Following the 20/20/20 rule allows the eye muscles that turn in when reading to relax. It is strain and fatigue of these muscles that is thought to be one of the factors related to myopia progression.\r\n
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            <strong>Limit screen use before bedtime</strong>\r\n
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            Try and make sure all digital devices are put away at least an hour before bedtime as the blue light screens emit can adversely affect natural sleep cycles and lack of sleep has been linked to the progression of myopia in <a href="https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/late-bedtime-linked-with-myopia">some studies</a>. Perhaps you could turn that hour into family time and read a story together instead!\r\n
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            <strong>Schedule regular eye exams</strong>\r\n
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            The best thing you can do for your child’s eye health is to schedule regular eye exams with their eye care practitioner.\r\n
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            <strong>See your eye care professional if any unusual symptoms develop</strong>\r\n
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            If your child exhibits any <strong>eye problem symptoms </strong>then visit your eyecare professional  as soon as possible so they can get to the root of the problem before it gets any worse.\r\n
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            <strong>Have an annual check up</strong>\r\n
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            A regular check up can discover undetected problems so that treatment can begin as soon as possible. It’s also an opportunity to check if your child’s equipment is up to date. If your child is diagnosed with myopia there are now options available that can slow the progression of the disease. SightGlass Vision’s Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology which can potentially control axial elongation (the scientific term for the elongation of the eyeball) and has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">demonstrated effectiveness</a> in children as young as six years old (1).\r\n
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            <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
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            These are some of the main ways you can help prevent eye disease developing, or slow its progression. If your child has myopia and you would like to know more about our DOT lenses, contact us:\r\n
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            (1) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)
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          <h1><strong>The prevention of eye disease in children - 4 top tips</strong></h1>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
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          We know the health of your child’s eyes is bound to be your number one priority and you’re going to want to do everything you can to protect it. The good news is that while some <strong>eye diseases</strong> such as myopia can be hereditary, there is plenty you can do to slow its progression. Even better news is that some <strong>eye problem symptoms</strong> can be avoided entirely if you follow a few simple steps. We have put together a list of the top 4 ways to help prevent <strong>eye health problems</strong> developing in your child and slow the progression of existing conditions.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2><strong>Encourage them to spend more time outside with their friends</strong></h2>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Encouraging your child to play outside more often may help their short-sightedness progress less quickly.  In fact, spending two hours a day outside, especially when your child is very young, may even delay the onset of myopia. A recent <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5341622/">study</a> found that time spent outdoors between the ages of three and nine greatly reduced the incidence of myopia once the children reached the ages of ten to fifteen.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Although the exact reasons for this are not yet fully understood it seems that being outside in the natural light appears to protect against myopia. It is thought to be a combination of the brightness of the light and looking at objects at long distances. It may also be in some way related to exposure to UV light on the eye and the retina.\r\n
          \r\n
          Whatever the reason, playing outside with their friends has got to be a fun way to look after their eyes!\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2><strong>Protect eyes from the sun</strong></h2>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          According to the <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-sun-protection">World Health Organization</a> a significant part of your child’s exposure to UV is going to happen before they turn 18. But while we all know the importance of applying sunscreen to skin, eyes need to be protected too. UV damage increases the risk of sight-threatening conditions such as cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and even eye cancers later in life. Children are more at risk than adults as their pupils are bigger and their lenses let in 70% more UV. It is therefore really important  to take steps to protect your child’s eyes from the sun from an early age. Especially as children love being outside when it’s sunny, and adore being in the pool or down by the shore, where light reflects off the water making exposure higher.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>Wear sunglasses</strong></h3>\r\n
          Sunglasses that sit close to the eye and wrap around the head are the best option for your child as they provide most protection by blocking out more light. But make sure they carry a high level of UV protection. Low quality tinted lenses, without a UV filter, can do more damage than not wearing sunglasses at all, because they cause the pupil to dilate, letting in more light. A big floppy hat will also shade your child’s eyes, although we know it might not always be easy to keep it on them!\r\n
          <h3><strong>Avoid the water when the sun is at its strongest</strong></h3>\r\n
          If your child is a water baby try to take them to the pool or seaside when UV radiation is least strong – the early morning or late afternoon - and limit their time in the water where it’s unlikely that sunglasses or a hat are going to stay on.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>Make sure regular lenses have a UV filter</strong></h3>\r\n
          Remember that the sun can cause damage all year round so if your child wears glasses make sure the lenses have a UV filter.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2><strong>Encourage safer screen use</strong></h2>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          We know digital devices are an integral part of every child’s life these days but prolonged near vision activity may increase the onset of myopia. Try and encourage safer screen use in your child to reduce the risk. Some of it can even be fun!\r\n
          <h3><strong>Keep screens 18 to 24 inches from eyes</strong></h3>\r\n
          Encourage your child to keep an elbow-to-wrist distance between their devices and their eyes. You can help them do this by demonstrating how to do it yourself and getting them to copy you. First make a fist and then sit it  gently against your eyes. The distance from eye to  elbow is the distance your child should aim to view objects from.\r\n
          <h3><strong>Follow the 20 - 20 - 20 rule</strong></h3>\r\n
          It’s also a good idea to encourage your child to  take regular breaks and glance up from the screen from time to time. The 20/20/20 rule is a good one to get them to follow. It’s very simple - every 20 minutes your child should look at a distance of 20 meters for 20 seconds. You could even set an alarm to remind them to do this. Following the 20/20/20 rule allows the eye muscles that turn in when reading to relax. It is strain and fatigue of these muscles that is thought to be one of the factors related to myopia progression.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>Limit screen use before bedtime</strong></h3>\r\n
          Try and make sure all digital devices are put away at least an hour before bedtime as the blue light screens emit can adversely affect natural sleep cycles and lack of sleep has been linked to the progression of myopia in <a href="https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/late-bedtime-linked-with-myopia">some studies</a>. Perhaps you could turn that hour into family time and read a story together instead!\r\n
          <h2><strong>Schedule regular eye exams</strong></h2>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          The best thing you can do for your child’s eye health is to schedule regular eye exams with their eye care practitioner.\r\n
          \r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>See your eye care professional if any unusual symptoms develop</strong></h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          If your child exhibits any <strong>eye problem symptoms </strong>then visit your eyecare professional  as soon as possible so they can get to the root of the problem before it gets any worse.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>Have an annual check up</strong></h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          A regular check up can discover undetected problems so that treatment can begin as soon as possible. It’s also an opportunity to check if your child’s equipment is up to date. If your child is diagnosed with myopia there are now options available that can slow the progression of the disease. SightGlass Vision’s Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology which can potentially control axial elongation (the scientific term for the elongation of the eyeball) and has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">demonstrated effectiveness</a> in children as young as six years old (1).\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          These are some of the main ways you can help prevent eye disease developing, or slow its progression. If your child has myopia and you would like to know more about our DOT lenses, contact us:\r\n
          \r\n
          ---\r\n
          \r\n
          (1) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)
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          <strong>The prevention of eye disease in children – 4 top tips</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          We know the health of your child’s eyes is bound to be your number one priority and you’re going to want to do everything you can to protect it. The good news is that while some <strong>eye diseases</strong> such as myopia can be hereditary, there is plenty you can do to slow its progression. Even better news is that some <strong>eye problem symptoms</strong> can be avoided entirely if you follow a few simple steps. We have put together a list of the top 4 ways to help prevent <strong>eye health problems</strong> developing in your child and slow the progression of existing conditions.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Encourage them to spend more time outside with their friends</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Encouraging your child to play outside more often may help their short-sightedness progress less quickly.  In fact, spending two hours a day outside, especially when your child is very young, may even delay the onset of myopia. A recent <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5341622/">study</a> found that time spent outdoors between the ages of three and nine greatly reduced the incidence of myopia once the children reached the ages of ten to fifteen.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Although the exact reasons for this are not yet fully understood it seems that being outside in the natural light appears to protect against myopia. It is thought to be a combination of the brightness of the light and looking at objects at long distances. It may also be in some way related to exposure to UV light on the eye and the retina.\r\n
          \r\n
          Whatever the reason, playing outside with their friends has got to be a fun way to look after their eyes!\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Protect eyes from the sun</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          According to the <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-sun-protection">World Health Organization</a> a significant part of your child’s exposure to UV is going to happen before they turn 18. But while we all know the importance of applying sunscreen to skin, eyes need to be protected too. UV damage increases the risk of sight-threatening conditions such as cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and even eye cancers later in life. Children are more at risk than adults as their pupils are bigger and their lenses let in 70% more UV. It is therefore really important  to take steps to protect your child’s eyes from the sun from an early age. Especially as children love being outside when it’s sunny, and adore being in the pool or down by the shore, where light reflects off the water making exposure higher.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Wear sunglasses</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Sunglasses that sit close to the eye and wrap around the head are the best option for your child as they provide most protection by blocking out more light. But make sure they carry a high level of UV protection. Low quality tinted lenses, without a UV filter, can do more damage than not wearing sunglasses at all, because they cause the pupil to dilate, letting in more light. A big floppy hat will also shade your child’s eyes, although we know it might not always be easy to keep it on them!\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Avoid the water when the sun is at its strongest</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          If your child is a water baby try to take them to the pool or seaside when UV radiation is least strong – the early morning or late afternoon – and limit their time in the water where it’s unlikely that sunglasses or a hat are going to stay on.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Make sure regular lenses have a UV filter</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Remember that the sun can cause damage all year round so if your child wears glasses make sure the lenses have a UV filter.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Encourage safer screen use</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          We know digital devices are an integral part of every child’s life these days but prolonged near vision activity may increase the onset of myopia. Try and encourage safer screen use in your child to reduce the risk. Some of it can even be fun!\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Keep screens 18 to 24 inches from eyes</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Encourage your child to keep an elbow-to-wrist distance between their devices and their eyes. You can help them do this by demonstrating how to do it yourself and getting them to copy you. First make a fist and then sit it  gently against your eyes. The distance from eye to  elbow is the distance your child should aim to view objects from.\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Follow the 20 – 20 – 20 rule</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          It’s also a good idea to encourage your child to  take regular breaks and glance up from the screen from time to time. The 20/20/20 rule is a good one to get them to follow. It’s very simple – every 20 minutes your child should look at a distance of 20 meters for 20 seconds. You could even set an alarm to remind them to do this. Following the 20/20/20 rule allows the eye muscles that turn in when reading to relax. It is strain and fatigue of these muscles that is thought to be one of the factors related to myopia progression.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Limit screen use before bedtime</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Try and make sure all digital devices are put away at least an hour before bedtime as the blue light screens emit can adversely affect natural sleep cycles and lack of sleep has been linked to the progression of myopia in <a href="https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/late-bedtime-linked-with-myopia">some studies</a>. Perhaps you could turn that hour into family time and read a story together instead!\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Schedule regular eye exams</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          The best thing you can do for your child’s eye health is to schedule regular eye exams with their eye care practitioner.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>See your eye care professional if any unusual symptoms develop</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          If your child exhibits any <strong>eye problem symptoms </strong>then visit your eyecare professional  as soon as possible so they can get to the root of the problem before it gets any worse.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Have an annual check up</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          A regular check up can discover undetected problems so that treatment can begin as soon as possible. It’s also an opportunity to check if your child’s equipment is up to date. If your child is diagnosed with myopia there are now options available that can slow the progression of the disease. SightGlass Vision’s Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology which can potentially control axial elongation (the scientific term for the elongation of the eyeball) and has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">demonstrated effectiveness</a> in children as young as six years old (1).\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          These are some of the main ways you can help prevent eye disease developing, or slow its progression. If your child has myopia and you would like to know more about our DOT lenses, contact us:\r\n
          \r\n
          —\r\n
          \r\n
          (1) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)
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            <strong>A guide to myopia management for your child</strong>\r\n
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            Cases of <strong>myopia in children</strong> are on the rise around the world. Although <strong>child myopia</strong> is often seen as a condition that can simply be corrected with glasses it can lead to complications later in life including retinal detachment, glaucoma and cataracts. The earlier your child is diagnosed the better, as it is now possible to slow the progression of myopia, as well as correct it. As soon as your child receives their <strong>myopia diagnosis,</strong> you’re going to want to begin a process of <strong>myopia management</strong> with the help of your child’s eyecare professional. This goes beyond the wearing of glasses and will involve managing your child’s environment – outdoor time, screen time (yes we know that’s going to be difficult!) and even bedtime. We have outlined some key advice below to help you manage your child’s myopia.\r\n
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            &nbsp;\r\n
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            <strong>Myopia treatment options </strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            When your child has myopia, the first treatment option is to wear corrective glasses. The best thing you can do for your child is to choose the best lenses for them. Of course they may be worried about having to wear glasses, but there are ways to make them feel good about that too! We’ll show you how you can do that!\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Choosing the best lenses</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            The best lenses are crucial when it comes to managing your child’s myopia, and as a parent you are obviously going to want to make the best choice for your child. You may well be offered lenses that simply help correct the condition, but it is now possible to help slow the progression of myopia. Ask your eyecare professional about Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, currently available only in certain markets. DOT lenses use a new and unique technology developed at SightGlass Vision, designed to reduce axial elongation (the scientific term for the elongation of the eyeball).\r\n
            \r\n
            DOT lenses work thanks to the thousands of micro dots which softly scatter light in order to  reduce contrast on the retina. They’re easy and comfortable to wear as they provide clear focus no matter the wearer’s direction of gaze or distance being looked at. A <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">study </a>has demonstrated effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old (1). Two in three kids had no meaningful myopia progression after one year (2). The earlier your child starts using DOT lenses, the more likely it can help slow the progression of your child’s myopia!\r\n
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            <strong>Helping your child to feel good in their new glasses</strong>\r\n
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            <strong> </strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Having to wear glasses can seem like a major change for your child. They may feel nervous or shy about having to wear them. However the more they wear them, the more effective they will be in slowing the progression of their myopia. DOT lenses in particular should ideally be worn for 12 hours a day.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do as a parent to put their mind at rest and help them feel great in their new glasses! Firstly, let your child pick the frames they like. They’re the ones who will wear the glasses, so it’s important they feel like it’s their choice!\r\n
            \r\n
            Give your child plenty of time to try on frames in a range of different styles and colors and give plenty of enthusiastic feedback about how great they look in them. Of course wearing glasses is not all about aesthetics, so explain all the benefits of wearing their new glasses. Maybe take your child to the cinema to show them how wearing glasses makes all their favorite activities so much clearer and better.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Your child’s environment</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Making subtle changes to your child’s environment  – their outdoor time, screen time and even bedtime –  can help to successfully manage their myopia. We’ve put together a list of key behaviors to try and encourage in your child.\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Limiting screen time</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Yes, we know this one will be difficult! No one is suggesting your child should stop using their computer completely – there’s no need for drastic measures!  But try and encourage them to take regular breaks and glance up from the screen from time to time. The 20/20/20 rule is a good one to get them to follow. Every 20 minutes, get them to look at a distance of 20 meters for 20 seconds.\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Not holding books and devices too close</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Of course it’s not just digital devices that can cause eye strain in your child. It’s a good idea to encourage them to keep an elbow-to-wrist distance between anything they are viewing up close and their eyes. You can help them do this by demonstrating how to do it yourself and getting them to copy you. It’s really very simple – you make a fist and then sit your fist gently against your eyes. The distance from eye to elbow is the distance your child should aim to view objects from.\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Spending more time outdoors</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Encouraging your child to play outside more often may help their short-sightedness progress less quickly.  In fact, spending two hours a day outside may even delay the onset of myopia. Being outside in the natural light appears to protect against myopia, although the exact reasons for this are not yet fully understood. It is thought to be a combination of the brightness of the light and looking at objects at long distances. It may also be in some way related to exposure to UV light on the eye and the retina. Of course being outside is also a great way to reduce screen time!\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Getting more sleep</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Although the exact reasons remain unclear, lack of sleep and late bedtimes have been linked to the progression of myopia in <a href="https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/late-bedtime-linked-with-myopia">some studies</a>. It is thought that sleeping late may go hand in hand with reading or being on digital devices in artificial lighting conditions in the evening. Encourage a regular bed time routine for your child and limit screen use before bed. Reading a story could be useful!\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            As a parent there are many external factors you can manage in order to delay the onset of myopia. If treatment is necessary, your eye care professional will be able to guide you towards the best options for your child.\r\n
            \r\n
            DOT lenses might be the solution to help slow down the progression of their myopia. If you would like to know more about our lenses then contact our experts!\r\n
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            &nbsp;\r\n
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            —————\r\n
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            (1) No clinically meaningful change in refractive error means that there was less than a 0.25D increase in myopia from baseline as measured by cycloplegic autorefraction.(p&lt;0.0001).\r\n
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            (2) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)
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          <h1><strong>A guide to myopia management for your child</strong></h1>\r\n
          Cases of <strong>myopia in children</strong> are on the rise around the world. Although <strong>child myopia</strong> is often seen as a condition that can simply be corrected with glasses it can lead to complications later in life including retinal detachment, glaucoma and cataracts. The earlier your child is diagnosed the better, as it is now possible to slow the progression of myopia, as well as correct it. As soon as your child receives their <strong>myopia diagnosis,</strong> you’re going to want to begin a process of <strong>myopia management</strong> with the help of your child’s eyecare professional. This goes beyond the wearing of glasses and will involve managing your child’s environment - outdoor time, screen time (yes we know that’s going to be difficult!) and even bedtime. We have outlined some key advice below to help you manage your child's myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2><strong>Myopia treatment options </strong></h2>\r\n
          When your child has myopia, the first treatment option is to wear corrective glasses. The best thing you can do for your child is to choose the best lenses for them. Of course they may be worried about having to wear glasses, but there are ways to make them feel good about that too! We’ll show you how you can do that!\r\n
          <h3><strong>Choosing the best lenses</strong></h3>\r\n
          The best lenses are crucial when it comes to managing your child’s myopia, and as a parent you are obviously going to want to make the best choice for your child. You may well be offered lenses that simply help correct the condition, but it is now possible to help slow the progression of myopia. Ask your eyecare professional about Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, currently available only in certain markets. DOT lenses use a new and unique technology developed at SightGlass Vision, designed to reduce axial elongation (the scientific term for the elongation of the eyeball).\r\n
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          DOT lenses work thanks to the thousands of micro dots which softly scatter light in order to  reduce contrast on the retina. They’re easy and comfortable to wear as they provide clear focus no matter the wearer's direction of gaze or distance being looked at. A <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">study </a>has demonstrated effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old (1). Two in three kids had no meaningful myopia progression after one year (2). The earlier your child starts using DOT lenses, the more likely it can help slow the progression of your child’s myopia!\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>Helping your child to feel good in their new glasses</strong></h3>\r\n
          <strong> </strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Having to wear glasses can seem like a major change for your child. They may feel nervous or shy about having to wear them. However the more they wear them, the more effective they will be in slowing the progression of their myopia. DOT lenses in particular should ideally be worn for 12 hours a day.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do as a parent to put their mind at rest and help them feel great in their new glasses! Firstly, let your child pick the frames they like. They’re the ones who will wear the glasses, so it’s important they feel like it’s their choice!\r\n
          \r\n
          Give your child plenty of time to try on frames in a range of different styles and colors and give plenty of enthusiastic feedback about how great they look in them. Of course wearing glasses is not all about aesthetics, so explain all the benefits of wearing their new glasses. Maybe take your child to the cinema to show them how wearing glasses makes all their favorite activities so much clearer and better.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2><strong>Your child’s environment</strong></h2>\r\n
          Making subtle changes to your child’s environment  – their outdoor time, screen time and even bedtime –  can help to successfully manage their myopia. We’ve put together a list of key behaviors to try and encourage in your child.\r\n
          <h3><strong>Limiting screen time</strong></h3>\r\n
          Yes, we know this one will be difficult! No one is suggesting your child should stop using their computer completely - there’s no need for drastic measures!  But try and encourage them to take regular breaks and glance up from the screen from time to time. The 20/20/20 rule is a good one to get them to follow. Every 20 minutes, get them to look at a distance of 20 meters for 20 seconds.\r\n
          <h3><strong>Not holding books and devices too close</strong></h3>\r\n
          Of course it’s not just digital devices that can cause eye strain in your child. It’s a good idea to encourage them to keep an elbow-to-wrist distance between anything they are viewing up close and their eyes. You can help them do this by demonstrating how to do it yourself and getting them to copy you. It’s really very simple - you make a fist and then sit your fist gently against your eyes. The distance from eye to elbow is the distance your child should aim to view objects from.\r\n
          <h3><strong>Spending more time outdoors</strong></h3>\r\n
          Encouraging your child to play outside more often may help their short-sightedness progress less quickly.  In fact, spending two hours a day outside may even delay the onset of myopia. Being outside in the natural light appears to protect against myopia, although the exact reasons for this are not yet fully understood. It is thought to be a combination of the brightness of the light and looking at objects at long distances. It may also be in some way related to exposure to UV light on the eye and the retina. Of course being outside is also a great way to reduce screen time!\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>Getting more sleep</strong></h3>\r\n
          Although the exact reasons remain unclear, lack of sleep and late bedtimes have been linked to the progression of myopia in <a href="https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/late-bedtime-linked-with-myopia">some studies</a>. It is thought that sleeping late may go hand in hand with reading or being on digital devices in artificial lighting conditions in the evening. Encourage a regular bed time routine for your child and limit screen use before bed. Reading a story could be useful!\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          As a parent there are many external factors you can manage in order to delay the onset of myopia. If treatment is necessary, your eye care professional will be able to guide you towards the best options for your child.\r\n
          \r\n
          DOT lenses might be the solution to help slow down the progression of their myopia. If you would like to know more about our lenses then contact our experts!\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
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          ---------------\r\n
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          (1) No clinically meaningful change in refractive error means that there was less than a 0.25D increase in myopia from baseline as measured by cycloplegic autorefraction.(p&lt;0.0001).\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          (2) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)
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          <strong>A guide to myopia management for your child</strong>\r\n
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          Cases of <strong>myopia in children</strong> are on the rise around the world. Although <strong>child myopia</strong> is often seen as a condition that can simply be corrected with glasses it can lead to complications later in life including retinal detachment, glaucoma and cataracts. The earlier your child is diagnosed the better, as it is now possible to slow the progression of myopia, as well as correct it. As soon as your child receives their <strong>myopia diagnosis,</strong> you’re going to want to begin a process of <strong>myopia management</strong> with the help of your child’s eyecare professional. This goes beyond the wearing of glasses and will involve managing your child’s environment – outdoor time, screen time (yes we know that’s going to be difficult!) and even bedtime. We have outlined some key advice below to help you manage your child’s myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Myopia treatment options </strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          When your child has myopia, the first treatment option is to wear corrective glasses. The best thing you can do for your child is to choose the best lenses for them. Of course they may be worried about having to wear glasses, but there are ways to make them feel good about that too! We’ll show you how you can do that!\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Choosing the best lenses</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          The best lenses are crucial when it comes to managing your child’s myopia, and as a parent you are obviously going to want to make the best choice for your child. You may well be offered lenses that simply help correct the condition, but it is now possible to help slow the progression of myopia. Ask your eyecare professional about Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, currently available only in certain markets. DOT lenses use a new and unique technology developed at SightGlass Vision, designed to reduce axial elongation (the scientific term for the elongation of the eyeball).\r\n
          \r\n
          DOT lenses work thanks to the thousands of micro dots which softly scatter light in order to  reduce contrast on the retina. They’re easy and comfortable to wear as they provide clear focus no matter the wearer’s direction of gaze or distance being looked at. A <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">study </a>has demonstrated effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old (1). Two in three kids had no meaningful myopia progression after one year (2). The earlier your child starts using DOT lenses, the more likely it can help slow the progression of your child’s myopia!\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Helping your child to feel good in their new glasses</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong> </strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Having to wear glasses can seem like a major change for your child. They may feel nervous or shy about having to wear them. However the more they wear them, the more effective they will be in slowing the progression of their myopia. DOT lenses in particular should ideally be worn for 12 hours a day.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do as a parent to put their mind at rest and help them feel great in their new glasses! Firstly, let your child pick the frames they like. They’re the ones who will wear the glasses, so it’s important they feel like it’s their choice!\r\n
          \r\n
          Give your child plenty of time to try on frames in a range of different styles and colors and give plenty of enthusiastic feedback about how great they look in them. Of course wearing glasses is not all about aesthetics, so explain all the benefits of wearing their new glasses. Maybe take your child to the cinema to show them how wearing glasses makes all their favorite activities so much clearer and better.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Your child’s environment</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Making subtle changes to your child’s environment  – their outdoor time, screen time and even bedtime –  can help to successfully manage their myopia. We’ve put together a list of key behaviors to try and encourage in your child.\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Limiting screen time</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Yes, we know this one will be difficult! No one is suggesting your child should stop using their computer completely – there’s no need for drastic measures!  But try and encourage them to take regular breaks and glance up from the screen from time to time. The 20/20/20 rule is a good one to get them to follow. Every 20 minutes, get them to look at a distance of 20 meters for 20 seconds.\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Not holding books and devices too close</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Of course it’s not just digital devices that can cause eye strain in your child. It’s a good idea to encourage them to keep an elbow-to-wrist distance between anything they are viewing up close and their eyes. You can help them do this by demonstrating how to do it yourself and getting them to copy you. It’s really very simple – you make a fist and then sit your fist gently against your eyes. The distance from eye to elbow is the distance your child should aim to view objects from.\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Spending more time outdoors</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Encouraging your child to play outside more often may help their short-sightedness progress less quickly.  In fact, spending two hours a day outside may even delay the onset of myopia. Being outside in the natural light appears to protect against myopia, although the exact reasons for this are not yet fully understood. It is thought to be a combination of the brightness of the light and looking at objects at long distances. It may also be in some way related to exposure to UV light on the eye and the retina. Of course being outside is also a great way to reduce screen time!\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Getting more sleep</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Although the exact reasons remain unclear, lack of sleep and late bedtimes have been linked to the progression of myopia in <a href="https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/late-bedtime-linked-with-myopia">some studies</a>. It is thought that sleeping late may go hand in hand with reading or being on digital devices in artificial lighting conditions in the evening. Encourage a regular bed time routine for your child and limit screen use before bed. Reading a story could be useful!\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
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          <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          As a parent there are many external factors you can manage in order to delay the onset of myopia. If treatment is necessary, your eye care professional will be able to guide you towards the best options for your child.\r\n
          \r\n
          DOT lenses might be the solution to help slow down the progression of their myopia. If you would like to know more about our lenses then contact our experts!\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
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          —————\r\n
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          (1) No clinically meaningful change in refractive error means that there was less than a 0.25D increase in myopia from baseline as measured by cycloplegic autorefraction.(p&lt;0.0001).\r\n
          \r\n
          (2) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)
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      <strong>The importance of eye exams and follow-ups</strong>\r\n
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      You might have noticed that there are more and more children with glasses in your kid’s friends and their classroom. Indeed, myopia is on the rise globally and is <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/s0161-6420(16)00025-7/fulltext">predicted</a> to affect 50% of the world’s population by 2050.\r\n
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      There are many reasons for this, but one of them is the significant changes in lifestyle linked to our modern lives. For example, your children may spend more time indoors working or studying in front of a computer or tv screen rather than playing outside. Time spent in these high-contrast environments could be linked to the prevalence of myopia worldwide.\r\n
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      But it’s not always easy to notice that your child is becoming myopic or having trouble with their eyesight. This is why being aware of the signs and symptoms of myopia at home is essential, as is scheduling regular eye exams with an eye-care professional.\r\n
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      &nbsp;\r\n
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      What is an eye exam?\r\n
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      There are several different types of eye exams.\r\n
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      &nbsp;\r\n
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      Eye exams and vision screening: are they the same?\r\n
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      No, a vision screening and an eye exam are two different things.\r\n
      \r\n
      A vision screening can be done at your child’s school by nurses or another healthcare provider, which can help monitor your child’s vision without the medical tools and assessment an eye doctor would use. In addition, they can help monitor your kid’s vision throughout the year.\r\n
      \r\n
      If the nurse or the healthcare provider notices signs of troubled vision at the eye screening, they could refer you to an eye-care professional.\r\n
      \r\n
      Both the vision screening and the eye exam will seek to check your children’s visual acuity.\r\n
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      &nbsp;\r\n
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      What to expect during my child’s first eye exam\r\n
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      &nbsp;\r\n
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      Your child’s first eye exam should happen when they are still an infant. The eye-care professional will first enquire about the birth history, seeking to know if your child was full term, if there were any complications during pregnancy, your child’s weight at birth, and so on…\r\n
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      They will enquire about your family history of vision issues. This is particularly important as many eye diseases, such as myopia, can be <a href="https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2727314#:~:text=For%20many%20years%2C%20it%20has,with%20myopia%20and%20refractive%20error.">hereditary</a>. Indeed, if you have myopia, your child will be more at risk of developing myopia. This should prompt you to schedule regular eye exams because if your kid develops myopia when they are young, they might be more at risk of having <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30460746/">high myopia</a> in adulthood.\r\n
      \r\n
      Also, the eye-care professional will want to know if you have noticed any particular symptoms of an eye-sight issue in your child.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      When should you schedule an eye exam and their follow-up?\r\n
      \r\n
      Your eye care professional will recommend how frequently you should schedule eye examinations. It may be more frequent to manage progressive conditions such as myopia.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      Have regular eye exams during their childhood years.\r\n
      \r\n
      Here is what will likely happen during your children’s eye exams throughout their childhood.\r\n
      \r\n
      The eye-care professional will always check their eye health, the prescription of the eye, and their visual acuity. As your children age, the eye-care professional might challenge them during their vision exam with vision charts with pictures and even letters to read out loud later on.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
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      Urgently, if they have symptoms of eyesight troubles\r\n
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      If, however, you notice symptoms of eyesight issues in your child, such as trouble seeing things far away, headaches, frequent rubbing of the eyes, squinting, or a shortened attention span in class, you should make an appointment with your eye-care professional as soon as possible.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      Why are eye exams so important?\r\n
      \r\n
      Checking your children’s eyesight every year and being on the lookout for symptoms of eyesight issues is an integral part of their well-being. In addition, these can help detect early some conditions  such as:\r\n
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      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      Hyperopia:\r\n
      \r\n
      Hyperopia, or farsightedness, occurs when your child can see far-away things clearly but may struggle to see at near. This may also potentially affect the alignment of the eyes, with one eye turning in toward the nose.\r\n
      \r\n
      Myopia:\r\n
      \r\n
      Myopia is one of the most well-known eye diseases by parents. It’s when your child can’t distinguish far-away things properly when objects and signs appear blurry.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      This is caused by an elongated eyeball shape, which prevents the light entering the eye from focusing on the retina correctly. This causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      This is a particularly complicated issue as it can be progressive, and the number of myopics in schoolchildren worldwide is growing. In addition, myopia can progress year after year in some cases and can lead to sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      My child’s eye exam revealed an eyesight issue; what should I do?\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      If your child’s eye exam revealed any eyesight issues, there are several steps to take.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      Schedule regular follow-up exams:\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      Eyesight can change quickly during childhood, so it is essential to closely monitor potential eyesight problems, especially one as <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6961361/">progressive</a> as myopia can be.\r\n
      \r\n
      Make sure to schedule regular eye exams at least annually or every 6 months if needed with your eye-care professional. In addition, be aware at home of signs of eyesight problems.\r\n
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      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      Fit them with new glasses or contacts:\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      While specific eyesight issues, such as myopia, can’t be cured, there are ways to try to slow down progression, such as fitting your child with Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses:\r\n
      \r\n
      Thanks to tiny microdots in the lens, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses scatter the light entering the eye, softening contrast. They are therefore designed to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      They have had clinically proven(1) results in children aged 6-10, with 2 out of 3 kids participating in the study having no meaningful myopia progression* after one year of use.\r\n
      \r\n
      A practical, adaptable solution designed to manage your child’s myopia progression.\r\n
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      Conclusion:\r\n
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      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      Regular eye exams and follow-ups are crucial to your child’s proper vision development. They can help spot vision issues early on, prompting your eye-care professional to prescribe the correct lenses to manage your child’s condition, such as our Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, which have been clinically proven to help reduce myopia progression.\r\n
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      ———-\r\n
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    <h1><strong>The importance of eye exams and follow-ups</strong></h1>\r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
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    You might have noticed that there are more and more children with glasses in your kid’s friends and their classroom. Indeed, myopia is on the rise globally and is <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/s0161-6420(16)00025-7/fulltext">predicted</a> to affect 50% of the world's population by 2050.\r\n
    \r\n
    There are many reasons for this, but one of them is the significant changes in lifestyle linked to our modern lives. For example, your children may spend more time indoors working or studying in front of a computer or tv screen rather than playing outside. Time spent in these high-contrast environments could be linked to the prevalence of myopia worldwide.\r\n
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    But it’s not always easy to notice that your child is becoming myopic or having trouble with their eyesight. This is why being aware of the signs and symptoms of myopia at home is essential, as is scheduling regular eye exams with an eye-care professional.\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    <h2>What is an eye exam?</h2>\r\n
    There are several different types of eye exams.\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    <h3>Eye exams and vision screening: are they the same?</h3>\r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    No, a vision screening and an eye exam are two different things.\r\n
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    A vision screening can be done at your child’s school by nurses or another healthcare provider, which can help monitor your child’s vision without the medical tools and assessment an eye doctor would use. In addition, they can help monitor your kid’s vision throughout the year.\r\n
    \r\n
    If the nurse or the healthcare provider notices signs of troubled vision at the eye screening, they could refer you to an eye-care professional.\r\n
    \r\n
    Both the vision screening and the eye exam will seek to check your children’s visual acuity.\r\n
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    <h3>What to expect during my child’s first eye exam</h3>\r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
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    Your child’s first eye exam should happen when they are still an infant. The eye-care professional will first enquire about the birth history, seeking to know if your child was full term, if there were any complications during pregnancy, your child’s weight at birth, and so on…\r\n
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    They will enquire about your family history of vision issues. This is particularly important as many eye diseases, such as myopia, can be <a href="https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2727314#:~:text=For%20many%20years%2C%20it%20has,with%20myopia%20and%20refractive%20error.">hereditary</a>. Indeed, if you have myopia, your child will be more at risk of developing myopia. This should prompt you to schedule regular eye exams because if your kid develops myopia when they are young, they might be more at risk of having <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30460746/">high myopia</a> in adulthood.\r\n
    \r\n
    Also, the eye-care professional will want to know if you have noticed any particular symptoms of an eye-sight issue in your child.\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    <h2>When should you schedule an eye exam and their follow-up?</h2>\r\n
    Your eye care professional will recommend how frequently you should schedule eye examinations. It may be more frequent to manage progressive conditions such as myopia.\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    <h3>Have regular eye exams during their childhood years.</h3>\r\n
    Here is what will likely happen during your children’s eye exams throughout their childhood.\r\n
    \r\n
    The eye-care professional will always check their eye health, the prescription of the eye, and their visual acuity. As your children age, the eye-care professional might challenge them during their vision exam with vision charts with pictures and even letters to read out loud later on.\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    <h3>Urgently, if they have symptoms of eyesight troubles</h3>\r\n
    If, however, you notice symptoms of eyesight issues in your child, such as trouble seeing things far away, headaches, frequent rubbing of the eyes, squinting, or a shortened attention span in class, you should make an appointment with your eye-care professional as soon as possible.\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    <h2>Why are eye exams so important?</h2>\r\n
    Checking your children’s eyesight every year and being on the lookout for symptoms of eyesight issues is an integral part of their well-being. In addition, these can help detect early some conditions  such as:\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    <h3>Hyperopia:</h3>\r\n
    Hyperopia, or farsightedness, occurs when your child can see far-away things clearly but may struggle to see at near. This may also potentially affect the alignment of the eyes, with one eye turning in toward the nose.\r\n
    <h3>Myopia:</h3>\r\n
    Myopia is one of the most well-known eye diseases by parents. It’s when your child can’t distinguish far-away things properly when objects and signs appear blurry.\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    This is caused by an elongated eyeball shape, which prevents the light entering the eye from focusing on the retina correctly. This causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    This is a particularly complicated issue as it can be progressive, and the number of myopics in schoolchildren worldwide is growing. In addition, myopia can progress year after year in some cases and can lead to sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    <h2>My child’s eye exam revealed an eyesight issue; what should I do?</h2>\r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    If your child’s eye exam revealed any eyesight issues, there are several steps to take.\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    <h3>Schedule regular follow-up exams:</h3>\r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    Eyesight can change quickly during childhood, so it is essential to closely monitor potential eyesight problems, especially one as <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6961361/">progressive</a> as myopia can be.\r\n
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    <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-823" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ECPLD4-683x1024.jpg" alt="" width="683" height="1024" />\r\n
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    Make sure to schedule regular eye exams at least annually or every 6 months if needed with your eye-care professional. In addition, be aware at home of signs of eyesight problems.\r\n
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    &nbsp;\r\n
    <h3>Fit them with new glasses or contacts:</h3>\r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    While specific eyesight issues, such as myopia, can’t be cured, there are ways to try to slow down progression, such as fitting your child with Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses:\r\n
    \r\n
    Thanks to tiny microdots in the lens, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses scatter the light entering the eye, softening contrast. They are therefore designed to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    They have had clinically proven(1) results in children aged 6-10, with 2 out of 3 kids participating in the study having no meaningful myopia progression* after one year of use.\r\n
    \r\n
    A practical, adaptable solution designed to manage your child’s myopia progression.\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    <h2>Conclusion:</h2>\r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    Regular eye exams and follow-ups are crucial to your child’s proper vision development. They can help spot vision issues early on, prompting your eye-care professional to prescribe the correct lenses to manage your child’s condition, such as our Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, which have been clinically proven to help reduce myopia progression.\r\n
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    (1) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)\r\n
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    *No clinically meaningful change in refractive error means that there was less than a 0.25D increase in myopia from baseline as measured by cycloplegic autorefraction (p&lt;0.0001)
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    <strong>The importance of eye exams and follow-ups</strong>\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    You might have noticed that there are more and more children with glasses in your kid’s friends and their classroom. Indeed, myopia is on the rise globally and is <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/s0161-6420(16)00025-7/fulltext">predicted</a> to affect 50% of the world’s population by 2050.\r\n
    \r\n
    There are many reasons for this, but one of them is the significant changes in lifestyle linked to our modern lives. For example, your children may spend more time indoors working or studying in front of a computer or tv screen rather than playing outside. Time spent in these high-contrast environments could be linked to the prevalence of myopia worldwide.\r\n
    \r\n
    But it’s not always easy to notice that your child is becoming myopic or having trouble with their eyesight. This is why being aware of the signs and symptoms of myopia at home is essential, as is scheduling regular eye exams with an eye-care professional.\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    What is an eye exam?\r\n
    \r\n
    There are several different types of eye exams.\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    Eye exams and vision screening: are they the same?\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    No, a vision screening and an eye exam are two different things.\r\n
    \r\n
    A vision screening can be done at your child’s school by nurses or another healthcare provider, which can help monitor your child’s vision without the medical tools and assessment an eye doctor would use. In addition, they can help monitor your kid’s vision throughout the year.\r\n
    \r\n
    If the nurse or the healthcare provider notices signs of troubled vision at the eye screening, they could refer you to an eye-care professional.\r\n
    \r\n
    Both the vision screening and the eye exam will seek to check your children’s visual acuity.\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    What to expect during my child’s first eye exam\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    Your child’s first eye exam should happen when they are still an infant. The eye-care professional will first enquire about the birth history, seeking to know if your child was full term, if there were any complications during pregnancy, your child’s weight at birth, and so on…\r\n
    \r\n
    They will enquire about your family history of vision issues. This is particularly important as many eye diseases, such as myopia, can be <a href="https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2727314#:~:text=For%20many%20years%2C%20it%20has,with%20myopia%20and%20refractive%20error.">hereditary</a>. Indeed, if you have myopia, your child will be more at risk of developing myopia. This should prompt you to schedule regular eye exams because if your kid develops myopia when they are young, they might be more at risk of having <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30460746/">high myopia</a> in adulthood.\r\n
    \r\n
    Also, the eye-care professional will want to know if you have noticed any particular symptoms of an eye-sight issue in your child.\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    When should you schedule an eye exam and their follow-up?\r\n
    \r\n
    Your eye care professional will recommend how frequently you should schedule eye examinations. It may be more frequent to manage progressive conditions such as myopia.\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    Have regular eye exams during their childhood years.\r\n
    \r\n
    Here is what will likely happen during your children’s eye exams throughout their childhood.\r\n
    \r\n
    The eye-care professional will always check their eye health, the prescription of the eye, and their visual acuity. As your children age, the eye-care professional might challenge them during their vision exam with vision charts with pictures and even letters to read out loud later on.\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    Urgently, if they have symptoms of eyesight troubles\r\n
    \r\n
    If, however, you notice symptoms of eyesight issues in your child, such as trouble seeing things far away, headaches, frequent rubbing of the eyes, squinting, or a shortened attention span in class, you should make an appointment with your eye-care professional as soon as possible.\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    Why are eye exams so important?\r\n
    \r\n
    Checking your children’s eyesight every year and being on the lookout for symptoms of eyesight issues is an integral part of their well-being. In addition, these can help detect early some conditions  such as:\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    Hyperopia:\r\n
    \r\n
    Hyperopia, or farsightedness, occurs when your child can see far-away things clearly but may struggle to see at near. This may also potentially affect the alignment of the eyes, with one eye turning in toward the nose.\r\n
    \r\n
    Myopia:\r\n
    \r\n
    Myopia is one of the most well-known eye diseases by parents. It’s when your child can’t distinguish far-away things properly when objects and signs appear blurry.\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    This is caused by an elongated eyeball shape, which prevents the light entering the eye from focusing on the retina correctly. This causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    This is a particularly complicated issue as it can be progressive, and the number of myopics in schoolchildren worldwide is growing. In addition, myopia can progress year after year in some cases and can lead to sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    My child’s eye exam revealed an eyesight issue; what should I do?\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    If your child’s eye exam revealed any eyesight issues, there are several steps to take.\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    Schedule regular follow-up exams:\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    Eyesight can change quickly during childhood, so it is essential to closely monitor potential eyesight problems, especially one as <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6961361/">progressive</a> as myopia can be.\r\n
    \r\n
    Make sure to schedule regular eye exams at least annually or every 6 months if needed with your eye-care professional. In addition, be aware at home of signs of eyesight problems.\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    Fit them with new glasses or contacts:\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    While specific eyesight issues, such as myopia, can’t be cured, there are ways to try to slow down progression, such as fitting your child with Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses:\r\n
    \r\n
    Thanks to tiny microdots in the lens, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses scatter the light entering the eye, softening contrast. They are therefore designed to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    They have had clinically proven(1) results in children aged 6-10, with 2 out of 3 kids participating in the study having no meaningful myopia progression* after one year of use.\r\n
    \r\n
    A practical, adaptable solution designed to manage your child’s myopia progression.\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    Conclusion:\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
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    Regular eye exams and follow-ups are crucial to your child’s proper vision development. They can help spot vision issues early on, prompting your eye-care professional to prescribe the correct lenses to manage your child’s condition, such as our Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, which have been clinically proven to help reduce myopia progression.\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
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    ———-\r\n
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    (1) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)\r\n
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            <h1><strong>The importance of eye exams and follow-ups</strong></h1>\r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            You might have noticed that there are more and more children with glasses in your kid’s friends and their classroom. Indeed, myopia is on the rise globally and is <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/s0161-6420(16)00025-7/fulltext">predicted</a> to affect 50% of the world's population by 2050.\r\n
            \r\n
            There are many reasons for this, but one of them is the significant changes in lifestyle linked to our modern lives. For example, your children may spend more time indoors working or studying in front of a computer or tv screen rather than playing outside. Time spent in these high-contrast environments could be linked to the prevalence of myopia worldwide.\r\n
            \r\n
            But it’s not always easy to notice that your child is becoming myopic or having trouble with their eyesight. This is why being aware of the signs and symptoms of myopia at home is essential, as is scheduling regular eye exams with an eye-care professional.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            <h2>What is an eye exam?</h2>\r\n
            There are several different types of eye exams.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            <h3>Eye exams and vision screening: are they the same?</h3>\r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            No, a vision screening and an eye exam are two different things.\r\n
            \r\n
            A vision screening can be done at your child’s school by nurses or another healthcare provider, which can help monitor your child’s vision without the medical tools and assessment an eye doctor would use. In addition, they can help monitor your kid’s vision throughout the year.\r\n
            \r\n
            If the nurse or the healthcare provider notices signs of troubled vision at the eye screening, they could refer you to an eye-care professional.\r\n
            \r\n
            Both the vision screening and the eye exam will seek to check your children’s visual acuity.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            <h3>What to expect during my child’s first eye exam</h3>\r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Your child’s first eye exam should happen when they are still an infant. The eye-care professional will first enquire about the birth history, seeking to know if your child was full term, if there were any complications during pregnancy, your child’s weight at birth, and so on…\r\n
            \r\n
            They will enquire about your family history of vision issues. This is particularly important as many eye diseases, such as myopia, can be <a href="https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2727314#:~:text=For%20many%20years%2C%20it%20has,with%20myopia%20and%20refractive%20error.">hereditary</a>. Indeed, if you have myopia, your child will be more at risk of developing myopia. This should prompt you to schedule regular eye exams because if your kid develops myopia when they are young, they might be more at risk of having <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30460746/">high myopia</a> in adulthood.\r\n
            \r\n
            Also, the eye-care professional will want to know if you have noticed any particular symptoms of an eye-sight issue in your child.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            <h2>When should you schedule an eye exam and their follow-up?</h2>\r\n
            Your eye care professional will recommend how frequently you should schedule eye examinations. It may be more frequent to manage progressive conditions such as myopia.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            <h3>Have regular eye exams during their childhood years.</h3>\r\n
            Here is what will likely happen during your children’s eye exams throughout their childhood.\r\n
            \r\n
            The eye-care professional will always check their eye health, the prescription of the eye, and their visual acuity. As your children age, the eye-care professional might challenge them during their vision exam with vision charts with pictures and even letters to read out loud later on.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            <h3>Urgently, if they have symptoms of eyesight troubles</h3>\r\n
            If, however, you notice symptoms of eyesight issues in your child, such as trouble seeing things far away, headaches, frequent rubbing of the eyes, squinting, or a shortened attention span in class, you should make an appointment with your eye-care professional as soon as possible.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            <h2>Why are eye exams so important?</h2>\r\n
            Checking your children’s eyesight every year and being on the lookout for symptoms of eyesight issues is an integral part of their well-being. In addition, these can help detect early some conditions  such as:\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            <h3>Hyperopia:</h3>\r\n
            Hyperopia, or farsightedness, occurs when your child can see far-away things clearly but may struggle to see at near. This may also potentially affect the alignment of the eyes, with one eye turning in toward the nose.\r\n
            <h3>Myopia:</h3>\r\n
            Myopia is one of the most well-known eye diseases by parents. It’s when your child can’t distinguish far-away things properly when objects and signs appear blurry.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            This is caused by an elongated eyeball shape, which prevents the light entering the eye from focusing on the retina correctly. This causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            This is a particularly complicated issue as it can be progressive, and the number of myopics in schoolchildren worldwide is growing. In addition, myopia can progress year after year in some cases and can lead to sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            <h2>My child’s eye exam revealed an eyesight issue; what should I do?</h2>\r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            If your child’s eye exam revealed any eyesight issues, there are several steps to take.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            <h3>Schedule regular follow-up exams:</h3>\r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Eyesight can change quickly during childhood, so it is essential to closely monitor potential eyesight problems, especially one as <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6961361/">progressive</a> as myopia can be.\r\n
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            \r\n
            Make sure to schedule regular eye exams at least annually or every 6 months if needed with your eye-care professional. In addition, be aware at home of signs of eyesight problems.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            <h3>Fit them with new glasses or contacts:</h3>\r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            While specific eyesight issues, such as myopia, can’t be cured, there are ways to try to slow down progression, such as fitting your child with Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses:\r\n
            \r\n
            Thanks to tiny microdots in the lens, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses scatter the light entering the eye, softening contrast. They are therefore designed to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            They have had clinically proven(1) results in children aged 6-10, with 2 out of 3 kids participating in the study having no meaningful myopia progression* after one year of use.\r\n
            \r\n
            A practical, adaptable solution designed to manage your child’s myopia progression.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            <h2>Conclusion:</h2>\r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Regular eye exams and follow-ups are crucial to your child’s proper vision development. They can help spot vision issues early on, prompting your eye-care professional to prescribe the correct lenses to manage your child’s condition, such as our Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, which have been clinically proven to help reduce myopia progression.\r\n
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            (1) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)\r\n
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              <strong>The importance of eye exams and follow-ups</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              You might have noticed that there are more and more children with glasses in your kid’s friends and their classroom. Indeed, myopia is on the rise globally and is <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/s0161-6420(16)00025-7/fulltext">predicted</a> to affect 50% of the world’s population by 2050.\r\n
              \r\n
              There are many reasons for this, but one of them is the significant changes in lifestyle linked to our modern lives. For example, your children may spend more time indoors working or studying in front of a computer or tv screen rather than playing outside. Time spent in these high-contrast environments could be linked to the prevalence of myopia worldwide.\r\n
              \r\n
              But it’s not always easy to notice that your child is becoming myopic or having trouble with their eyesight. This is why being aware of the signs and symptoms of myopia at home is essential, as is scheduling regular eye exams with an eye-care professional.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              What is an eye exam?\r\n
              \r\n
              There are several different types of eye exams.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Eye exams and vision screening: are they the same?\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              No, a vision screening and an eye exam are two different things.\r\n
              \r\n
              A vision screening can be done at your child’s school by nurses or another healthcare provider, which can help monitor your child’s vision without the medical tools and assessment an eye doctor would use. In addition, they can help monitor your kid’s vision throughout the year.\r\n
              \r\n
              If the nurse or the healthcare provider notices signs of troubled vision at the eye screening, they could refer you to an eye-care professional.\r\n
              \r\n
              Both the vision screening and the eye exam will seek to check your children’s visual acuity.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              What to expect during my child’s first eye exam\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Your child’s first eye exam should happen when they are still an infant. The eye-care professional will first enquire about the birth history, seeking to know if your child was full term, if there were any complications during pregnancy, your child’s weight at birth, and so on…\r\n
              \r\n
              They will enquire about your family history of vision issues. This is particularly important as many eye diseases, such as myopia, can be <a href="https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2727314#:~:text=For%20many%20years%2C%20it%20has,with%20myopia%20and%20refractive%20error.">hereditary</a>. Indeed, if you have myopia, your child will be more at risk of developing myopia. This should prompt you to schedule regular eye exams because if your kid develops myopia when they are young, they might be more at risk of having <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30460746/">high myopia</a> in adulthood.\r\n
              \r\n
              Also, the eye-care professional will want to know if you have noticed any particular symptoms of an eye-sight issue in your child.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              When should you schedule an eye exam and their follow-up?\r\n
              \r\n
              Your eye care professional will recommend how frequently you should schedule eye examinations. It may be more frequent to manage progressive conditions such as myopia.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Have regular eye exams during their childhood years.\r\n
              \r\n
              Here is what will likely happen during your children’s eye exams throughout their childhood.\r\n
              \r\n
              The eye-care professional will always check their eye health, the prescription of the eye, and their visual acuity. As your children age, the eye-care professional might challenge them during their vision exam with vision charts with pictures and even letters to read out loud later on.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Urgently, if they have symptoms of eyesight troubles\r\n
              \r\n
              If, however, you notice symptoms of eyesight issues in your child, such as trouble seeing things far away, headaches, frequent rubbing of the eyes, squinting, or a shortened attention span in class, you should make an appointment with your eye-care professional as soon as possible.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Why are eye exams so important?\r\n
              \r\n
              Checking your children’s eyesight every year and being on the lookout for symptoms of eyesight issues is an integral part of their well-being. In addition, these can help detect early some conditions  such as:\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Hyperopia:\r\n
              \r\n
              Hyperopia, or farsightedness, occurs when your child can see far-away things clearly but may struggle to see at near. This may also potentially affect the alignment of the eyes, with one eye turning in toward the nose.\r\n
              \r\n
              Myopia:\r\n
              \r\n
              Myopia is one of the most well-known eye diseases by parents. It’s when your child can’t distinguish far-away things properly when objects and signs appear blurry.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              This is caused by an elongated eyeball shape, which prevents the light entering the eye from focusing on the retina correctly. This causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              This is a particularly complicated issue as it can be progressive, and the number of myopics in schoolchildren worldwide is growing. In addition, myopia can progress year after year in some cases and can lead to sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              My child’s eye exam revealed an eyesight issue; what should I do?\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              If your child’s eye exam revealed any eyesight issues, there are several steps to take.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Schedule regular follow-up exams:\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Eyesight can change quickly during childhood, so it is essential to closely monitor potential eyesight problems, especially one as <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6961361/">progressive</a> as myopia can be.\r\n
              \r\n
              Make sure to schedule regular eye exams at least annually or every 6 months if needed with your eye-care professional. In addition, be aware at home of signs of eyesight problems.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Fit them with new glasses or contacts:\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              While specific eyesight issues, such as myopia, can’t be cured, there are ways to try to slow down progression, such as fitting your child with Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses:\r\n
              \r\n
              Thanks to tiny microdots in the lens, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses scatter the light entering the eye, softening contrast. They are therefore designed to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
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              They have had clinically proven(1) results in children aged 6-10, with 2 out of 3 kids participating in the study having no meaningful myopia progression* after one year of use.\r\n
              \r\n
              A practical, adaptable solution designed to manage your child’s myopia progression.\r\n
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              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Conclusion:\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
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              Regular eye exams and follow-ups are crucial to your child’s proper vision development. They can help spot vision issues early on, prompting your eye-care professional to prescribe the correct lenses to manage your child’s condition, such as our Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, which have been clinically proven to help reduce myopia progression.\r\n
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              &nbsp;\r\n
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              &nbsp;\r\n
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              ———-\r\n
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              (1) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)\r\n
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            &nbsp;\r\n
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            You might have noticed that there are more and more children with glasses in your kid’s friends and their classroom. Indeed, myopia is on the rise globally and is <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/s0161-6420(16)00025-7/fulltext">predicted</a> to affect 50% of the world’s population by 2050.\r\n
            \r\n
            There are many reasons for this, but one of them is the significant changes in lifestyle linked to our modern lives. For example, your children may spend more time indoors working or studying in front of a computer or tv screen rather than playing outside. Time spent in these high-contrast environments could be linked to the prevalence of myopia worldwide.\r\n
            \r\n
            But it’s not always easy to notice that your child is becoming myopic or having trouble with their eyesight. This is why being aware of the signs and symptoms of myopia at home is essential, as is scheduling regular eye exams with an eye-care professional.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            What is an eye exam?\r\n
            \r\n
            There are several different types of eye exams.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Eye exams and vision screening: are they the same?\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            No, a vision screening and an eye exam are two different things.\r\n
            \r\n
            A vision screening can be done at your child’s school by nurses or another healthcare provider, which can help monitor your child’s vision without the medical tools and assessment an eye doctor would use. In addition, they can help monitor your kid’s vision throughout the year.\r\n
            \r\n
            If the nurse or the healthcare provider notices signs of troubled vision at the eye screening, they could refer you to an eye-care professional.\r\n
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            Both the vision screening and the eye exam will seek to check your children’s visual acuity.\r\n
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            &nbsp;\r\n
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            Your child’s first eye exam should happen when they are still an infant. The eye-care professional will first enquire about the birth history, seeking to know if your child was full term, if there were any complications during pregnancy, your child’s weight at birth, and so on…\r\n
            \r\n
            They will enquire about your family history of vision issues. This is particularly important as many eye diseases, such as myopia, can be <a href="https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2727314#:~:text=For%20many%20years%2C%20it%20has,with%20myopia%20and%20refractive%20error.">hereditary</a>. Indeed, if you have myopia, your child will be more at risk of developing myopia. This should prompt you to schedule regular eye exams because if your kid develops myopia when they are young, they might be more at risk of having <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30460746/">high myopia</a> in adulthood.\r\n
            \r\n
            Also, the eye-care professional will want to know if you have noticed any particular symptoms of an eye-sight issue in your child.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            When should you schedule an eye exam and their follow-up?\r\n
            \r\n
            Your eye care professional will recommend how frequently you should schedule eye examinations. It may be more frequent to manage progressive conditions such as myopia.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Have regular eye exams during their childhood years.\r\n
            \r\n
            Here is what will likely happen during your children’s eye exams throughout their childhood.\r\n
            \r\n
            The eye-care professional will always check their eye health, the prescription of the eye, and their visual acuity. As your children age, the eye-care professional might challenge them during their vision exam with vision charts with pictures and even letters to read out loud later on.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Urgently, if they have symptoms of eyesight troubles\r\n
            \r\n
            If, however, you notice symptoms of eyesight issues in your child, such as trouble seeing things far away, headaches, frequent rubbing of the eyes, squinting, or a shortened attention span in class, you should make an appointment with your eye-care professional as soon as possible.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Why are eye exams so important?\r\n
            \r\n
            Checking your children’s eyesight every year and being on the lookout for symptoms of eyesight issues is an integral part of their well-being. In addition, these can help detect early some conditions  such as:\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Hyperopia:\r\n
            \r\n
            Hyperopia, or farsightedness, occurs when your child can see far-away things clearly but may struggle to see at near. This may also potentially affect the alignment of the eyes, with one eye turning in toward the nose.\r\n
            \r\n
            Myopia:\r\n
            \r\n
            Myopia is one of the most well-known eye diseases by parents. It’s when your child can’t distinguish far-away things properly when objects and signs appear blurry.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            This is caused by an elongated eyeball shape, which prevents the light entering the eye from focusing on the retina correctly. This causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            This is a particularly complicated issue as it can be progressive, and the number of myopics in schoolchildren worldwide is growing. In addition, myopia can progress year after year in some cases and can lead to sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            My child’s eye exam revealed an eyesight issue; what should I do?\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            If your child’s eye exam revealed any eyesight issues, there are several steps to take.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Schedule regular follow-up exams:\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Eyesight can change quickly during childhood, so it is essential to closely monitor potential eyesight problems, especially one as <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6961361/">progressive</a> as myopia can be.\r\n
            \r\n
            Make sure to schedule regular eye exams at least annually or every 6 months if needed with your eye-care professional. In addition, be aware at home of signs of eyesight problems.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Fit them with new glasses or contacts:\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            While specific eyesight issues, such as myopia, can’t be cured, there are ways to try to slow down progression, such as fitting your child with Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses:\r\n
            \r\n
            Thanks to tiny microdots in the lens, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses scatter the light entering the eye, softening contrast. They are therefore designed to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            They have had clinically proven(1) results in children aged 6-10, with 2 out of 3 kids participating in the study having no meaningful myopia progression* after one year of use.\r\n
            \r\n
            A practical, adaptable solution designed to manage your child’s myopia progression.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Conclusion:\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Regular eye exams and follow-ups are crucial to your child’s proper vision development. They can help spot vision issues early on, prompting your eye-care professional to prescribe the correct lenses to manage your child’s condition, such as our Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, which have been clinically proven to help reduce myopia progression.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            ———-\r\n
            \r\n
            (1) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)\r\n
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          <h1><strong>The importance of eye exams and follow-ups</strong></h1>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          You might have noticed that there are more and more children with glasses in your kid’s friends and their classroom. Indeed, myopia is on the rise globally and is <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/s0161-6420(16)00025-7/fulltext">predicted</a> to affect 50% of the world's population by 2050.\r\n
          \r\n
          There are many reasons for this, but one of them is the significant changes in lifestyle linked to our modern lives. For example, your children may spend more time indoors working or studying in front of a computer or tv screen rather than playing outside. Time spent in these high-contrast environments could be linked to the prevalence of myopia worldwide.\r\n
          \r\n
          But it’s not always easy to notice that your child is becoming myopic or having trouble with their eyesight. This is why being aware of the signs and symptoms of myopia at home is essential, as is scheduling regular eye exams with an eye-care professional.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2>What is an eye exam?</h2>\r\n
          There are several different types of eye exams.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3>Eye exams and vision screening: are they the same?</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          No, a vision screening and an eye exam are two different things.\r\n
          \r\n
          A vision screening can be done at your child’s school by nurses or another healthcare provider, which can help monitor your child’s vision without the medical tools and assessment an eye doctor would use. In addition, they can help monitor your kid’s vision throughout the year.\r\n
          \r\n
          If the nurse or the healthcare provider notices signs of troubled vision at the eye screening, they could refer you to an eye-care professional.\r\n
          \r\n
          Both the vision screening and the eye exam will seek to check your children’s visual acuity.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3>What to expect during my child’s first eye exam</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Your child’s first eye exam should happen when they are still an infant. The eye-care professional will first enquire about the birth history, seeking to know if your child was full term, if there were any complications during pregnancy, your child’s weight at birth, and so on…\r\n
          \r\n
          They will enquire about your family history of vision issues. This is particularly important as many eye diseases, such as myopia, can be <a href="https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2727314#:~:text=For%20many%20years%2C%20it%20has,with%20myopia%20and%20refractive%20error.">hereditary</a>. Indeed, if you have myopia, your child will be more at risk of developing myopia. This should prompt you to schedule regular eye exams because if your kid develops myopia when they are young, they might be more at risk of having <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30460746/">high myopia</a> in adulthood.\r\n
          \r\n
          Also, the eye-care professional will want to know if you have noticed any particular symptoms of an eye-sight issue in your child.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2>When should you schedule an eye exam and their follow-up?</h2>\r\n
          Your eye care professional will recommend how frequently you should schedule eye examinations. It may be more frequent to manage progressive conditions such as myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3>Have regular eye exams during their childhood years.</h3>\r\n
          Here is what will likely happen during your children’s eye exams throughout their childhood.\r\n
          \r\n
          The eye-care professional will always check their eye health, the prescription of the eye, and their visual acuity. As your children age, the eye-care professional might challenge them during their vision exam with vision charts with pictures and even letters to read out loud later on.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3>Urgently, if they have symptoms of eyesight troubles</h3>\r\n
          If, however, you notice symptoms of eyesight issues in your child, such as trouble seeing things far away, headaches, frequent rubbing of the eyes, squinting, or a shortened attention span in class, you should make an appointment with your eye-care professional as soon as possible.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2>Why are eye exams so important?</h2>\r\n
          Checking your children’s eyesight every year and being on the lookout for symptoms of eyesight issues is an integral part of their well-being. In addition, these can help detect early some conditions  such as:\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3>Hyperopia:</h3>\r\n
          Hyperopia, or farsightedness, occurs when your child can see far-away things clearly but may struggle to see at near. This may also potentially affect the alignment of the eyes, with one eye turning in toward the nose.\r\n
          <h3>Myopia:</h3>\r\n
          Myopia is one of the most well-known eye diseases by parents. It’s when your child can’t distinguish far-away things properly when objects and signs appear blurry.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          This is caused by an elongated eyeball shape, which prevents the light entering the eye from focusing on the retina correctly. This causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          This is a particularly complicated issue as it can be progressive, and the number of myopics in schoolchildren worldwide is growing. In addition, myopia can progress year after year in some cases and can lead to sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2>My child’s eye exam revealed an eyesight issue; what should I do?</h2>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          If your child’s eye exam revealed any eyesight issues, there are several steps to take.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3>Schedule regular follow-up exams:</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Eyesight can change quickly during childhood, so it is essential to closely monitor potential eyesight problems, especially one as <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6961361/">progressive</a> as myopia can be.\r\n
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          \r\n
          Make sure to schedule regular eye exams at least annually or every 6 months if needed with your eye-care professional. In addition, be aware at home of signs of eyesight problems.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3>Fit them with new glasses or contacts:</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          While specific eyesight issues, such as myopia, can’t be cured, there are ways to try to slow down progression, such as fitting your child with Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses:\r\n
          \r\n
          Thanks to tiny microdots in the lens, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses scatter the light entering the eye, softening contrast. They are therefore designed to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          They have had clinically proven(1) results in children aged 6-10, with 2 out of 3 kids participating in the study having no meaningful myopia progression* after one year of use.\r\n
          \r\n
          A practical, adaptable solution designed to manage your child’s myopia progression.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2>Conclusion:</h2>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Regular eye exams and follow-ups are crucial to your child’s proper vision development. They can help spot vision issues early on, prompting your eye-care professional to prescribe the correct lenses to manage your child’s condition, such as our Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, which have been clinically proven to help reduce myopia progression.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          (1) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)\r\n
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          *No clinically meaningful change in refractive error means that there was less than a 0.25D increase in myopia from baseline as measured by cycloplegic autorefraction (p&lt;0.0001)
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          <strong>The importance of eye exams and follow-ups</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          You might have noticed that there are more and more children with glasses in your kid’s friends and their classroom. Indeed, myopia is on the rise globally and is <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/s0161-6420(16)00025-7/fulltext">predicted</a> to affect 50% of the world’s population by 2050.\r\n
          \r\n
          There are many reasons for this, but one of them is the significant changes in lifestyle linked to our modern lives. For example, your children may spend more time indoors working or studying in front of a computer or tv screen rather than playing outside. Time spent in these high-contrast environments could be linked to the prevalence of myopia worldwide.\r\n
          \r\n
          But it’s not always easy to notice that your child is becoming myopic or having trouble with their eyesight. This is why being aware of the signs and symptoms of myopia at home is essential, as is scheduling regular eye exams with an eye-care professional.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          What is an eye exam?\r\n
          \r\n
          There are several different types of eye exams.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Eye exams and vision screening: are they the same?\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          No, a vision screening and an eye exam are two different things.\r\n
          \r\n
          A vision screening can be done at your child’s school by nurses or another healthcare provider, which can help monitor your child’s vision without the medical tools and assessment an eye doctor would use. In addition, they can help monitor your kid’s vision throughout the year.\r\n
          \r\n
          If the nurse or the healthcare provider notices signs of troubled vision at the eye screening, they could refer you to an eye-care professional.\r\n
          \r\n
          Both the vision screening and the eye exam will seek to check your children’s visual acuity.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          What to expect during my child’s first eye exam\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Your child’s first eye exam should happen when they are still an infant. The eye-care professional will first enquire about the birth history, seeking to know if your child was full term, if there were any complications during pregnancy, your child’s weight at birth, and so on…\r\n
          \r\n
          They will enquire about your family history of vision issues. This is particularly important as many eye diseases, such as myopia, can be <a href="https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2727314#:~:text=For%20many%20years%2C%20it%20has,with%20myopia%20and%20refractive%20error.">hereditary</a>. Indeed, if you have myopia, your child will be more at risk of developing myopia. This should prompt you to schedule regular eye exams because if your kid develops myopia when they are young, they might be more at risk of having <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30460746/">high myopia</a> in adulthood.\r\n
          \r\n
          Also, the eye-care professional will want to know if you have noticed any particular symptoms of an eye-sight issue in your child.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          When should you schedule an eye exam and their follow-up?\r\n
          \r\n
          Your eye care professional will recommend how frequently you should schedule eye examinations. It may be more frequent to manage progressive conditions such as myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Have regular eye exams during their childhood years.\r\n
          \r\n
          Here is what will likely happen during your children’s eye exams throughout their childhood.\r\n
          \r\n
          The eye-care professional will always check their eye health, the prescription of the eye, and their visual acuity. As your children age, the eye-care professional might challenge them during their vision exam with vision charts with pictures and even letters to read out loud later on.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Urgently, if they have symptoms of eyesight troubles\r\n
          \r\n
          If, however, you notice symptoms of eyesight issues in your child, such as trouble seeing things far away, headaches, frequent rubbing of the eyes, squinting, or a shortened attention span in class, you should make an appointment with your eye-care professional as soon as possible.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Why are eye exams so important?\r\n
          \r\n
          Checking your children’s eyesight every year and being on the lookout for symptoms of eyesight issues is an integral part of their well-being. In addition, these can help detect early some conditions  such as:\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Hyperopia:\r\n
          \r\n
          Hyperopia, or farsightedness, occurs when your child can see far-away things clearly but may struggle to see at near. This may also potentially affect the alignment of the eyes, with one eye turning in toward the nose.\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia:\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia is one of the most well-known eye diseases by parents. It’s when your child can’t distinguish far-away things properly when objects and signs appear blurry.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          This is caused by an elongated eyeball shape, which prevents the light entering the eye from focusing on the retina correctly. This causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          This is a particularly complicated issue as it can be progressive, and the number of myopics in schoolchildren worldwide is growing. In addition, myopia can progress year after year in some cases and can lead to sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          My child’s eye exam revealed an eyesight issue; what should I do?\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          If your child’s eye exam revealed any eyesight issues, there are several steps to take.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Schedule regular follow-up exams:\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Eyesight can change quickly during childhood, so it is essential to closely monitor potential eyesight problems, especially one as <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6961361/">progressive</a> as myopia can be.\r\n
          \r\n
          Make sure to schedule regular eye exams at least annually or every 6 months if needed with your eye-care professional. In addition, be aware at home of signs of eyesight problems.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Fit them with new glasses or contacts:\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          While specific eyesight issues, such as myopia, can’t be cured, there are ways to try to slow down progression, such as fitting your child with Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses:\r\n
          \r\n
          Thanks to tiny microdots in the lens, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses scatter the light entering the eye, softening contrast. They are therefore designed to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          They have had clinically proven(1) results in children aged 6-10, with 2 out of 3 kids participating in the study having no meaningful myopia progression* after one year of use.\r\n
          \r\n
          A practical, adaptable solution designed to manage your child’s myopia progression.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Conclusion:\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Regular eye exams and follow-ups are crucial to your child’s proper vision development. They can help spot vision issues early on, prompting your eye-care professional to prescribe the correct lenses to manage your child’s condition, such as our Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, which have been clinically proven to help reduce myopia progression.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          ———-\r\n
          \r\n
          (1) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)\r\n
          \r\n
          *No clinically meaningful change in refractive error means that there was less than a 0.25D increase in myopia from baseline as measured by cycloplegic autorefraction (p&lt;0.0001)
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