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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
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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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              <h2>What exactly are contrast and myopia?</h2>\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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              <h3>What is myopia?</h3>\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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              <h3>What is a high or a low contrast environment?</h3>\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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              <h2>What is contrast theory, and why is it linked to myopia?</h2>\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
              <h3>What is contrast theory?</h3>\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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              <h3>Wait, isn’t myopia linked to lifestyle?</h3>\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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              <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
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              <h3>Why is controlling myopia important</h3>\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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              <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
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              <h3>Diffusion Optics Technology™ and its importance on myopia and contrast control</h3>\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>The prevention of eye disease in children - 4 top tips</strong></h1>\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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              <h2><strong>Encourage them to spend more time outside with their friends</strong></h2>\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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              <h2><strong>Protect eyes from the sun</strong></h2>\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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              <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
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              <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
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              <h2><strong>Encourage safer screen use</strong></h2>\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
              <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
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              <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
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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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              <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
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              <h3><strong>See your eye care professional if any unusual symptoms develop</strong></h3>\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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              <h3><strong>Have an annual check up</strong></h3>\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>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
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              <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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              <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
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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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              <h3><strong>Helping your child to feel good in their new glasses</strong></h3>\r\n
              <strong> </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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              <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
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              <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
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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
              \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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              (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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              \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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              <h1><strong>Myopia control: is there a cure for nearsightedness?</strong></h1>\r\n
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              Myopia is on the rise in children all around the world. In fact, <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26875007/">by 2050, myopia will affect 50 percent of the world's population</a> (1).\r\n
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              An alarming number for a disease that can, in worst-case scenarios, cause serious vision issues or even blindness. So, how can we control myopia, and is there a cure for nearsightedness?\r\n
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              <h2><strong>Understanding myopia</strong></h2>\r\n
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              The first step to learning if myopia can be cured is understanding what it is and how it develops.\r\n
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              <h3><strong>What is myopia</strong></h3>\r\n
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              Myopia, also called nearsightedness, is a common condition that causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
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              It is linked to the shape of the eye, which, if it becomes too long, can prevent the light entering the eye from focusing clearly on the retina. This is what makes distant objects appear blurry.\r\n
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              After decades of research, Prof. Jay &amp; Maureen Neitz have determined that the eye's elongation could be linked to the contrast detected by the retina.\r\n
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              <h3><strong>What causes myopia</strong></h3>\r\n
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              According to <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6120514/#:~:text=Prior%20studies%20have%20demonstrated%20an,and%20screen%20time%20among%20children.&amp;text=Animal%20experiments%20suggest%20that%20near,the%20eye%20with%20resultant%20myopia.">studies</a>, children who spend more time looking at screens or books than playing outside are more at risk of developing myopia.\r\n
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              <h2><strong>How can we correct myopia and control its progression?</strong></h2>\r\n
              <strong> </strong>\r\n
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              There are no cures for myopia. However, some treatments exist that can control and effectively reduce myopia progression.\r\n
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              <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-976" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/10-VIDEOGAME-4243TitriV11-1024x965.png" alt="" width="1024" height="965" />\r\n
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              <h3><strong>Most common treatments to reduce myopia in adults</strong></h3>\r\n
              For those whose eyes have fully developed, here are some common options to correct myopia:\r\n
              <h4><strong>Laser eye surgery</strong></h4>\r\n
              Laser eye surgery is mainly prescribed for adults whose vision has been stabilized for a while. It is a refractive surgery meant to correct nearsightedness.\r\n
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              With laser surgery, the laser reshapes the cornea to adjust how light travels through it. You might have heard of Lasik or PRK, which are some of the most common procedures done on adult patients.\r\n
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              Another surgery exists called refractive lens exchange. The ophthalmologist will remove the natural lens inside one’s eye and replace it with an artificial one.\r\n
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              Both of these procedures can only be done on adults.\r\n
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              <h4><strong>Prescription lenses</strong></h4>\r\n
              Prescription lenses in eyeglasses or contact lenses are the most common ways to correct nearsightedness in adults.\r\n
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              If you’ve ever wondered how your glasses work, they focus the light coming through your eye so it can focus clearly on the retina, making you see clearly. If your vision changes, you will need to adjust your prescription accordingly.\r\n
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              <h3><strong>How to reduce myopia in children</strong></h3>\r\n
              <strong> </strong>\r\n
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              Myopia develops mainly during childhood. As your child grows, so does their body and vision.\r\n
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              While there are no cures for myopia, prescription glasses or contact lenses can help your child see better. As for adult eyeglasses, they correct their vision by allowing the light entering the eye to focus on the retina.\r\n
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              But what if there was a way to not only correct your child’s vision but also control the progression of myopia?\r\n
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              <h4><strong>Manage contrast to manage myopia</strong></h4>\r\n
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              As we have seen, myopia typically results from an elongated eye shape, which could result from abnormally high contrast on the retina. Therefore, managing contrast could manage myopia progression, which is precisely what Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses do.\r\n
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              To reduce contrast, DOT lenses softly scatter light, correcting myopia and helping to reduce its progression. A pioneering technology in myopia management solutions that has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old (2).\r\n
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              <strong> </strong>\r\n
              <h4><strong>Existing treatments to slow down myopia</strong></h4>\r\n
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              <ul>\r\n
               \t<li>Orthokeratology (ortho-k) are hard contact lenses that temporarily flatten the cornea.</li>\r\n
               \t<li>Atropine eye drops are another form of myopia correction. They have been proven to slow the progression of the condition in children.</li>\r\n
               \t<li>Soft contact lenses are a readily available solution that treats myopia by changing the way light enters the eye, therefore correcting the wearer’s vision. They are one of the most common ways used to manage myopia worldwide.</li>\r\n
              </ul>\r\n
              As always, consult the eye-care professional and schedule regular checkups for your children before starting any course of treatment.\r\n
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              \r\n
              <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
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              Myopia arises when your eye shape prevents light from focusing clearly on the retina. Unfortunately, it is a condition that can worsen over time and is particularly prevalent in children. But while there are no cures for myopia, technology has evolved to the point of being able to help reduce its progression in kids.\r\n
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              Interested in finding out more? Don’t hesitate to contact one of our advisors to learn more about DOT lenses.\r\n
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              <em> </em>\r\n
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              <em>(1)</em><em> 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.</em>\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>How to get your child to wear glasses</strong></h1>\r\n
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              Are you struggling to have your children wear and enjoy their glasses? Don’t worry; you’re not alone.\r\n
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              In fact, seeing as myopia now affects so many children in school-aged years; many parents are faced with the not-so-fun challenge of getting their kids to wear spectacles inside and outside.\r\n
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              Here are our favorite tips to help your kids wear their glasses.\r\n
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              <h2>How can I get my child to wear glasses?</h2>\r\n
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              \r\n
              Going from a bare face to glasses can be an adjustment for children. Here are some tips to get them to like and wear their spectacles.\r\n
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              <h3>Let your kid pick their frames</h3>\r\n
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              If they’re old enough, a first good tip would be to let your kids choose the color and style frame they want to wear daily. This will create some enjoyment during the purchasing process, which could help your child see their glasses as a style accessory instead of a burden.\r\n
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              <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-833" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SCHOOLLD1-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="683" />\r\n
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              <h3>Take small steps</h3>\r\n
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              Adjusting to a new pair of glasses can be challenging for some kids. Set small goals for them to achieve and build up their habit of wearing glasses. Set a small reward system for when they wear their glasses correctly, and chances are, they’ll grow more and more used to them.\r\n
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              <h3>Identify glasses with characters or celebrities they like</h3>\r\n
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              Make glasses cool!  Show them pictures of their favorite actors, singers, or fictional characters, such as Harry Potter, who wear glasses, and create a positive association in their minds.\r\n
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              <h3>Make sure the glasses fit</h3>\r\n
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              Wearing glasses that are not the proper correction or size can be uncomfortable for children of any age. Make sure to change their glasses as they grow to adjust to the width of their head. Besides, remember to schedule regular exams with an eye-care professional to ensure their eyesight issue has not progressed, warranting a new pair of spectacles.\r\n
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              <h2>Get them glasses designed explicitly for their vision troubles</h2>\r\n
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              If your child has myopia, which is predicted to affect <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/s0161-6420(16)00025-7/fulltext">50% of the world population</a> by 2050, not just any glasses will do the trick.\r\n
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              <h3>What are the solutions for myopia management?</h3>\r\n
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              While myopia can’t be cured, there are several ways that you can try to manage your child’s myopia.\r\n
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              The first step is to schedule regular checkups with an eye-care professional. It is best to do so every year during childhood, as their vision can progress quickly.\r\n
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              Besides, myopia can be a progressive eye issue, which means that even if your child already wears glasses, they may need to be changed to correct their vision in a year or so. Keeping up with their eye checkups is, therefore, a necessity.\r\n
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              <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
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              The second step is ensuring your children’s lifestyle supports healthy vision. Indeed, myopia is caused by an elongated eye shape, which prevents the light entering the eye from focusing on the retina correctly. But this elongated eye shape isn’t just a random occurrence. Instead, contrast<a href="https://www.myopiaprofile.com/contrast-theory-new-approach-in-myopia/#:~:text=The%20contrast%20theory%20for%20myopia,to%20slow%20or%20stop%20growing."> theory</a> has linked it to a particular lifestyle, specifically to time spent indoors working at near, studying, and reading, in front of screens, i.e., in high-contrast environments.\r\n
              \r\n
              Getting your child to play outside may be <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8837331/">highly beneficial</a> in slowing down myopia progression. Also, according to the <a href="https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/caring-for-your-eyes/diet-and-nutrition?sso=y">American Optometric Association</a>, you should also ensure that they eat a nutrient-rich diet, leading to a healthy body and, therefore, a healthy vision.\r\n
              \r\n
              Finally, if your kid does develop myopia, you should get them fitted for prescription glasses. This will ensure they can see properly\r\n
              \r\n
              This solution, however, will not prevent the progression of myopia. To help slow the progression of myopia, you could aim to fit them with our Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses - designed to correct myopia and slow future progression.\r\n
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              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3>Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses</h3>\r\n
              Available in selected markets, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses have been clinically proven to help slow myopia progression in children aged 6-10 (1).  Indeed, they are fitted with tiny DOT particles which diffuse the light when it enters the eye, softening contrast. This, in turn, reduces overstimulation of eye growth, slowing down myopia progression.\r\n
              \r\n
              Besides, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are easy to wear, well-accepted by children, and have had clinically proven(1) results in children aged 6-10.\r\n
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              <h2>Conclusion</h2>\r\n
              Getting your children used to a new pair of glasses can be challenging. However, there are several techniques to excite your little one for their new pair of lenses, especially if those can help reduce myopia progression, such as our Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses!\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>5 signs you need to visit your kid's optometrist!</strong></h1>\r\n
              As a parent, there are a million and one things to worry about, some essential, some trivial. But one thing that should never be ignored is the health of your child's eyes. Undetected vision problems can hold your child back at school or while playing sports and can contribute to low self-esteem and other behavioral problems. We’ve put together a list of 5 key signs that are cause for concern. If you observe any of the following symptoms, either individually or in combination with others, be sure to book an appointment with your kid’s eye care professional as soon as possible to try and establish the cause.\r\n
              <h2><strong>Is your child getting close-up to things?</strong></h2>\r\n
              It's a well-worn cliche that kids love sitting too close to the TV whenever their favorite program is on. But if you suddenly notice your child is getting even closer to the screen than usual, it could be a sign that they are struggling with seeing from a distance.\r\n
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              <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-837" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SCHOOLLD5-683x1024.jpg" alt="" width="683" height="1024" />\r\n
              <h3><strong>What to look out for</strong></h3>\r\n
              Look out for your child sitting close to the TV, or closer than usual. If they’re holding their books and electronic devices close to their face, or hunching over schoolwork, that could also be a sign that they are having trouble seeing from a distance.\r\n
              <h3><strong>What it could indicate</strong></h3>\r\n
              These are all potential signs of myopia. While congenital myopia is present from birth, early onset myopia can occur at any time during childhood, so it is best to watch out for potential signs and identify them as quickly as possible.\r\n
              <h2><strong>Does your child often squint? </strong></h2>\r\n
              As a parent you’re going to know your child better than anyone so you’ll be the first to notice any unusual changes in behavior or body language, such as squinting in order to see more clearly. This could be the sign of an eye problem.\r\n
              <h3><strong>What to look out for</strong></h3>\r\n
              Does your child keep closing or covering one eye? Have you noticed them repeatedly rubbing their eyes, blinking or squinting? Or maybe they keep tilting the head? If you notice any of these behaviors it would be a good idea to visit an eye care professional.\r\n
              <h3><strong>What it could indicate</strong></h3>\r\n
              Changes in behavior, such as those listed above could suggest that your child has myopia.\r\n
              <h2><strong>Does your child have a lack of focus? </strong></h2>\r\n
              If your child seems to have trouble concentrating at home or at school then eye problems could be the cause. It may seem surprising but if your child is constantly daydreaming or having difficulty maintaining attention, those could be signs that they’re struggling with an eye problem.\r\n
              <h3><strong>What to look out for</strong></h3>\r\n
              Watch out for your child seeming less focused than usual. Maybe they don’t seem to be enjoying school so much, or showing less interest in books when they’re home. Does your child seem to be missing common developmental milestones? Are they below the standard reading or writing age?  Perhaps they seem to be reading more slowly, or with reduced fluency. These could all be signs that there’s a problem.\r\n
              <h3><strong>What it could indicate?</strong></h3>\r\n
              If they have trouble seeing the board or reading then myopia or hyperopia (far sight) could be the problem. <a href="https://www.optometrists.org/vision-therapy/vision-therapy-for-children/convergence-insufficiency-2/">Convergence Insufficiency</a> (CI) which affects near vision and eye muscle coordination and could affect your child’s ability to focus on close up objects such as a book, or computer, could also be an issue.\r\n
              <h2><strong>Is your child complaining of headaches or blurred vision?</strong></h2>\r\n
              All children get headaches from time to time, but if they happen on a regular basis you should visit your eye care professional asap. Headaches are one of the most common indicators that your child might need glasses.\r\n
              <h3><strong>What to look out for</strong></h3>\r\n
              If your child is getting more than occasional headaches that is a cause for concern. Likewise if they say they feel dizzy or have blurred vision that also suggests they may have a problem with their eyes.\r\n
              <h3><strong>What it could indicate</strong></h3>\r\n
              Headaches can be a sign that your child is suffering from myopia or hyperopia (far sight) as they’re going to be straining to see clearly. Blurred vision can also be a sign of these conditions.\r\n
              <h2><strong>Is your child acting clumsy or showing problems with hand-eye coordination?</strong></h2>\r\n
              Have you noticed that your child is frequently falling over or bumping into things? Do they seem to lose their balance when they are playing or miss things when they try to grab hold of them? It’s not unusual for a child to be a bit clumsy from time to time but if it’s happening on a regular basis that could be a cause for concern.\r\n
              <h3><strong>What to look out for</strong></h3>\r\n
              If your child is being unusually <a href="https://www.vision-specialists.com/clumsiness/">clumsy </a>or showing a lack of coordination it could suggest a problem with their sight and 3D vision.\r\n
              <h3><strong>What it could indicate</strong></h3>\r\n
              Clumsiness or a lack of coordination could point to a number of potential problems including myopia, double vision or amblyopia. Convergence Insufficiency (CI) could be another potential cause of clumsiness.\r\n
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              <strong>The solution to slow myopia’s progression</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              If your child has been diagnosed with myopia there are now treatment options that can slow its progression. A <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">study</a> has shown that SightGlass Vision’s Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses have proven effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old (1). The earlier your child begins wearing DOT lenses the more effective they are likely to be!\r\n
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              &nbsp;\r\n
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              <strong>Conclusion: </strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              As you have seen, there are a number of signs, some of them quite surprising, that could indicate your child has a problem with their vision. If you think your child might have a problem, the first course of action should always be to visit your child’s eye care professional so they can organize a thorough exam in order to discover any problems.\r\n
              \r\n
              If your child is diagnosed with myopia and you would like to find out more about our unique Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses,  then contact our experts or ask your eye care professional for more information.\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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              <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
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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
              \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
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              &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
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              &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
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              &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
              \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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              *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>How does contrast affect myopia? </strong></h1>\r\n
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              Myopia is an eyesight issue <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(20)31043-5/fulltext">on the rise </a>in children worldwide. For a long time, scientists thought it was just the result of genetics. Specifically, if your parents had myopia, it was believed that you were more at risk of developing it too.\r\n
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              But new <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930266/">studies</a> have shown that myopia is also closely linked to lifestyle and visual contrast. So, how does contrast affect myopia?\r\n
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              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h2>What do myopia and contrast sensitivity mean?</h2>\r\n
              The first step to understanding the link between myopia and contrast is understanding what those two terms even mean.\r\n
              <h3>Myopia, a definition</h3>\r\n
              Myopia is a common vision problem that causes far-away objects to appear blurry while close-by things can remain clear and defined.\r\n
              \r\n
              This is typically caused by your eyeball having an unusually elongated shape. Indeed, this causes light entering the eye to focus in front of the retina. This leads to blurry vision, especially while looking at far-away objects.\r\n
              \r\n
              If your children have myopia, they could have trouble seeing the classroom board clearly, and distinguishing faces from far away, which could impact their academic development. An important issue, which can also be progressive, as myopia tends to get worse throughout childhood years.\r\n
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              <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-1015" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/STILLLIFEPORTRAITLD26test-1024x691.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="691" />\r\n
              <h3>What is contrast?</h3>\r\n
              Contrast is the ability to distinguish every detail from a small object. It lets you see shapes and patterns and identify two things of the same color side by side.\r\n
              <h2>How does contrast affect myopia?</h2>\r\n
              While the two seem entirely unlinked, It has been shown that contrast could be important to understanding myopia(1).\r\n
              <h3>Why does contrast affect myopia?</h3>\r\n
              So, if vision is linked to contrast, how does that affect the prevalence of myopia in kids?\r\n
              \r\n
              Well, myopia, as we said before, is caused by the elongation of the eye, which causes the light entering the eye not to reach the right places, causing blurry vision.\r\n
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              <a href="https://www.myopiaprofile.com/contrast-signalling-myopia-novel-spectacle-lens/">Contrast theory</a> has revealed that high retinal contrast overstimulates the retina to signal the eye to elongate. And what are the perfect examples of high retinal contrast? Near work reading, computer screens.\r\n
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              By managing this contrast, we could lower the signal driving the eye to grow and slow the progression of myopia.\r\n
              <h2>How can we manage contrast and, therefore, myopia?</h2>\r\n
              Now that we have identified what contrast is, here are some tips for managing it.\r\n
              <h3>Encourage a healthy lifestyle</h3>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              A straightforward way to manage contrast in your child’s daily life is to have them spend more time outside. Getting some sunshine, playing outdoor sports, and limiting screen time may benefit your child’s vision development.\r\n
              <h3>Treat with Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses</h3>\r\n
              Incorporating lifestyle changes is always beneficial for children. However, for kids with myopia, new ways exist to prevent its progression, notably thanks to <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses</a>.\r\n
              \r\n
              A pioneer in myopia and contrast management, Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses integrate light scattering elements into the lenses, softening contrast at all distances.\r\n
              \r\n
              A technology that has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinically proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old (2).\r\n
              <h2>Conclusion</h2>\r\n
              Myopia can seem complicated to manage for any parent with a troubled vision kid. However, thanks to new technology such as the Diffusion Optics Technology™, managing it to help ensure that your child has fewer vision issues in the future may now be possible. Contact your eye care professional and <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">learn more about Diffusion Optics Technology™</a>!\r\n
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              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h6>(1) Greenwald SH, Kuchenbecker JA, Rowlan JS, Neitz J, Neitz M. Role of a Dual Splicing and Amino Acid Code in Myopia, Cone Dysfunction and Cone Dystrophy Associated with L/M Opsin Interchange Mutations. Transl Vis Sci Technol. 2017;6(3)</h6>\r\n
              <h6>(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)</h6>
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              <h1><strong>How to take care of my child’s eyesight?</strong></h1>\r\n
              Nowadays, children spend less and less time outdoors playing with things other than screens. While this might seem benign, it can actually cause some issues in the development of your child’s vision.\r\n
              \r\n
              A new study published in the <a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landig/article/PIIS2589-7500(21)00135-7/fulltext">Lancet Digital Health</a> closely links the development of myopia to a lifestyle spent indoors more than to genetics. So what can you do if your child develops a vision problem?\r\n
              <h2><strong>How to preserve your child’s vision through natural methods</strong></h2>\r\n
              Childhood is a crucial stage of your child’s development. This is when their vision sharpens and changes the most, and a perfect stage to implement healthy habits to preserve your kid’s vision.\r\n
              <h3><strong>By getting them outside</strong></h3>\r\n
              <h3><strong> </strong></h3>\r\n
              According to Jeffrey Anshel, OD’s <a href="https://reviewofmm.com/the-20-20-2-rule/">20-20-20</a> rule, preventing myopia from developing in children is closely linked to them having an active lifestyle. As parents, you should aim at having them take a 20-second break after every 20 minutes of close work and have them look at objects at least 20 feet away.\r\n
              \r\n
              <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-827" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/OUTDOORLD1-e1688720595497-859x1024.jpg" alt="" width="859" height="1024" />\r\n
              \r\n
              You should also favor them playing outside rather than inside. A <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5599950/">recent study</a> published in the American National Library of Medicine has shown that an increase of 76 minutes per day spent outdoors could reduce a child’s chance of becoming nearsighted by 50%.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3><strong>By eating the right types of food</strong></h3>\r\n
              <img class="alignleft wp-image-817 size-full" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/COOKING-EATINGLD1.jpg" alt="" width="1620" height="1080" />While studies differ, most <a href="https://academic.oup.com/nutritionreviews/article-abstract/17/2/36/2671589?redirectedFrom=PDF">experts</a> agree that it is a factor to consider for your kid’s general health and eyesight.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              A <a href="https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/caring-for-your-eyes/diet-and-nutrition?sso=y">balanced diet </a>rich in nutrients such as zinc, lutein, vitamins, or omega-3 fatty acids can be beneficial to your child’s vision over time. Here are some foods you can implement:\r\n
              <ul>\r\n
               \t<li>Green and leafy vegetables</li>\r\n
               \t<li>Nuts and seeds</li>\r\n
               \t<li>Legumes</li>\r\n
               \t<li>Oil</li>\r\n
               \t<li>Whole grains</li>\r\n
               \t<li>Fruits, such as avocados</li>\r\n
              </ul>\r\n
              They are foods rich in nutrients and healthy fats, which are great for helping your child’s development.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h2><strong>How to preserve your child’s vision through medical methods</strong></h2>\r\n
              Natural ways can complement more advanced medical techniques to improve your child’s eyesight.\r\n
              <h3><strong>By spotting warning signs of a troubled vision early on</strong></h3>\r\n
              <strong> </strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              These symptoms can be observed at home and should prompt a visit to an eye-care professional.\r\n
              \r\n
              These can be:\r\n
              <ul>\r\n
               \t<li>Squinting while staring at a TV or a classroom board</li>\r\n
               \t<li>Complaining of regular headaches</li>\r\n
               \t<li>Trouble seeing from far away</li>\r\n
               \t<li>Rubbing of the eyes</li>\r\n
               \t<li>Itchiness or redness of the eye</li>\r\n
               \t<li>Blurry vision while looking at an object</li>\r\n
              </ul>\r\n
              If your child experiences such symptoms, bring them to your eye-care professional for an eye exam.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3><strong>Take them for regular eye examinations</strong></h3>\r\n
              <strong> </strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              Spotting the correct symptoms can sometimes take time. By making sure to take your child to regular eye examinations, an eyesight issue can be caught early on, minimizing the risk of more severe problems developing later on.\r\n
              \r\n
              Make sure to have an annual check-up with your eye-care professional. In addition, you can monitor your child’s vision at home and avoid early vision troubles.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3><strong>By opting for new medically-proven methods</strong></h3>\r\n
              <strong> </strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              While most eyesight issues are non-reversible, they can be managed using the right technology. Your child can be prescribed contacts or glasses, for example, to correct their troubled vision on the spot, although they won’t be able to control its progression.\r\n
              \r\n
              To prevent the further progression of myopia, you should turn to new technologies, which are being developed to not only correct but to treat your kid’s vision in the long run.\r\n
              \r\n
              Our Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are built specifically for this purpose. They can correct and treat your child’s myopia and are true pioneers in myopia management solutions that have <a href="https://reviewofmm.com/sightglass-visions-dot-spectacles-found-to-be-effective-for-reducing-myopia-progression/">clinically proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old  (1).\r\n
              <h2><strong>Conclusion</strong></h2>\r\n
              A healthy lifestyle is linked to many health benefits, such as good vision. By encouraging your kids to play outside and eat nutrient-rich foods, they will have all the assets necessary for good eyesight development. And if myopia still sneaks in, make sure to inquire about our clinically-approved Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h6>(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)</h6>
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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
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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
          &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
          <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
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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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          <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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          &nbsp;\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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          What is contrast theory, and why is it linked to myopia?\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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          &nbsp;\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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          &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
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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
          \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>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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            &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
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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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            &nbsp;\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
            \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
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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
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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
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          <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
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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
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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
          \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
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          <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
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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
          \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
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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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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          <strong>Protect eyes from the sun</strong>\r\n
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          &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
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          <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
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          <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
            \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
            \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
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            &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
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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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            —————\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
          \r\n
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          \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
          &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
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          &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
          \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
          (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>Myopia control: is there a cure for nearsightedness?</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Myopia is on the rise in children all around the world. In fact, <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26875007/">by 2050, myopia will affect 50 percent of the world’s population</a> (1).\r\n
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            An alarming number for a disease that can, in worst-case scenarios, cause serious vision issues or even blindness. So, how can we control myopia, and is there a cure for nearsightedness?\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Understanding myopia</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            The first step to learning if myopia can be cured is understanding what it is and how it develops.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>What is myopia</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Myopia, also called nearsightedness, is a common condition that causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
            \r\n
            It is linked to the shape of the eye, which, if it becomes too long, can prevent the light entering the eye from focusing clearly on the retina. This is what makes distant objects appear blurry.\r\n
            \r\n
            After decades of research, Prof. Jay &amp; Maureen Neitz have determined that the eye’s elongation could be linked to the contrast detected by the retina.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>What causes myopia</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            According to <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6120514/#:~:text=Prior%20studies%20have%20demonstrated%20an,and%20screen%20time%20among%20children.&amp;text=Animal%20experiments%20suggest%20that%20near,the%20eye%20with%20resultant%20myopia.">studies</a>, children who spend more time looking at screens or books than playing outside are more at risk of developing myopia.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>How can we correct myopia and control its progression?</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong> </strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            There are no cures for myopia. However, some treatments exist that can control and effectively reduce myopia progression.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Most common treatments to reduce myopia in adults</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            For those whose eyes have fully developed, here are some common options to correct myopia:\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Laser eye surgery</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Laser eye surgery is mainly prescribed for adults whose vision has been stabilized for a while. It is a refractive surgery meant to correct nearsightedness.\r\n
            \r\n
            With laser surgery, the laser reshapes the cornea to adjust how light travels through it. You might have heard of Lasik or PRK, which are some of the most common procedures done on adult patients.\r\n
            \r\n
            Another surgery exists called refractive lens exchange. The ophthalmologist will remove the natural lens inside one’s eye and replace it with an artificial one.\r\n
            \r\n
            Both of these procedures can only be done on adults.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Prescription lenses</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Prescription lenses in eyeglasses or contact lenses are the most common ways to correct nearsightedness in adults.\r\n
            \r\n
            If you’ve ever wondered how your glasses work, they focus the light coming through your eye so it can focus clearly on the retina, making you see clearly. If your vision changes, you will need to adjust your prescription accordingly.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>How to reduce myopia in children</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong> </strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Myopia develops mainly during childhood. As your child grows, so does their body and vision.\r\n
            \r\n
            While there are no cures for myopia, prescription glasses or contact lenses can help your child see better. As for adult eyeglasses, they correct their vision by allowing the light entering the eye to focus on the retina.\r\n
            \r\n
            But what if there was a way to not only correct your child’s vision but also control the progression of myopia?\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Manage contrast to manage myopia</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            As we have seen, myopia typically results from an elongated eye shape, which could result from abnormally high contrast on the retina. Therefore, managing contrast could manage myopia progression, which is precisely what Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses do.\r\n
            \r\n
            To reduce contrast, DOT lenses softly scatter light, correcting myopia and helping to reduce its progression. A pioneering technology in myopia management solutions that has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old (2).\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong> </strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Existing treatments to slow down myopia</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            <ul>\r\n
             \t<li>Orthokeratology (ortho-k) are hard contact lenses that temporarily flatten the cornea.</li>\r\n
             \t<li>Atropine eye drops are another form of myopia correction. They have been proven to slow the progression of the condition in children.</li>\r\n
             \t<li>Soft contact lenses are a readily available solution that treats myopia by changing the way light enters the eye, therefore correcting the wearer’s vision. They are one of the most common ways used to manage myopia worldwide.</li>\r\n
            </ul>\r\n
            As always, consult the eye-care professional and schedule regular checkups for your children before starting any course of treatment.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Myopia arises when your eye shape prevents light from focusing clearly on the retina. Unfortunately, it is a condition that can worsen over time and is particularly prevalent in children. But while there are no cures for myopia, technology has evolved to the point of being able to help reduce its progression in kids.\r\n
            \r\n
            Interested in finding out more? Don’t hesitate to contact one of our advisors to learn more about DOT lenses.\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong> ————-</strong>\r\n
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            <em> </em>\r\n
            \r\n
            <em>(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.</em>\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>Myopia control: is there a cure for nearsightedness?</strong></h1>\r\n
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          \r\n
          Myopia is on the rise in children all around the world. In fact, <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26875007/">by 2050, myopia will affect 50 percent of the world's population</a> (1).\r\n
          \r\n
          An alarming number for a disease that can, in worst-case scenarios, cause serious vision issues or even blindness. So, how can we control myopia, and is there a cure for nearsightedness?\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2><strong>Understanding myopia</strong></h2>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          The first step to learning if myopia can be cured is understanding what it is and how it develops.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>What is myopia</strong></h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia, also called nearsightedness, is a common condition that causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
          \r\n
          It is linked to the shape of the eye, which, if it becomes too long, can prevent the light entering the eye from focusing clearly on the retina. This is what makes distant objects appear blurry.\r\n
          \r\n
          After decades of research, Prof. Jay &amp; Maureen Neitz have determined that the eye's elongation could be linked to the contrast detected by the retina.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>What causes myopia</strong></h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          According to <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6120514/#:~:text=Prior%20studies%20have%20demonstrated%20an,and%20screen%20time%20among%20children.&amp;text=Animal%20experiments%20suggest%20that%20near,the%20eye%20with%20resultant%20myopia.">studies</a>, children who spend more time looking at screens or books than playing outside are more at risk of developing myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2><strong>How can we correct myopia and control its progression?</strong></h2>\r\n
          <strong> </strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          There are no cures for myopia. However, some treatments exist that can control and effectively reduce myopia progression.\r\n
          \r\n
          <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-976" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/10-VIDEOGAME-4243TitriV11-1024x965.png" alt="" width="1024" height="965" />\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>Most common treatments to reduce myopia in adults</strong></h3>\r\n
          For those whose eyes have fully developed, here are some common options to correct myopia:\r\n
          <h4><strong>Laser eye surgery</strong></h4>\r\n
          Laser eye surgery is mainly prescribed for adults whose vision has been stabilized for a while. It is a refractive surgery meant to correct nearsightedness.\r\n
          \r\n
          With laser surgery, the laser reshapes the cornea to adjust how light travels through it. You might have heard of Lasik or PRK, which are some of the most common procedures done on adult patients.\r\n
          \r\n
          Another surgery exists called refractive lens exchange. The ophthalmologist will remove the natural lens inside one’s eye and replace it with an artificial one.\r\n
          \r\n
          Both of these procedures can only be done on adults.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h4><strong>Prescription lenses</strong></h4>\r\n
          Prescription lenses in eyeglasses or contact lenses are the most common ways to correct nearsightedness in adults.\r\n
          \r\n
          If you’ve ever wondered how your glasses work, they focus the light coming through your eye so it can focus clearly on the retina, making you see clearly. If your vision changes, you will need to adjust your prescription accordingly.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>How to reduce myopia in children</strong></h3>\r\n
          <strong> </strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia develops mainly during childhood. As your child grows, so does their body and vision.\r\n
          \r\n
          While there are no cures for myopia, prescription glasses or contact lenses can help your child see better. As for adult eyeglasses, they correct their vision by allowing the light entering the eye to focus on the retina.\r\n
          \r\n
          But what if there was a way to not only correct your child’s vision but also control the progression of myopia?\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h4><strong>Manage contrast to manage myopia</strong></h4>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          As we have seen, myopia typically results from an elongated eye shape, which could result from abnormally high contrast on the retina. Therefore, managing contrast could manage myopia progression, which is precisely what Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses do.\r\n
          \r\n
          To reduce contrast, DOT lenses softly scatter light, correcting myopia and helping to reduce its progression. A pioneering technology in myopia management solutions that has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old (2).\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong> </strong>\r\n
          <h4><strong>Existing treatments to slow down myopia</strong></h4>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <ul>\r\n
           \t<li>Orthokeratology (ortho-k) are hard contact lenses that temporarily flatten the cornea.</li>\r\n
           \t<li>Atropine eye drops are another form of myopia correction. They have been proven to slow the progression of the condition in children.</li>\r\n
           \t<li>Soft contact lenses are a readily available solution that treats myopia by changing the way light enters the eye, therefore correcting the wearer’s vision. They are one of the most common ways used to manage myopia worldwide.</li>\r\n
          </ul>\r\n
          As always, consult the eye-care professional and schedule regular checkups for your children before starting any course of treatment.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia arises when your eye shape prevents light from focusing clearly on the retina. Unfortunately, it is a condition that can worsen over time and is particularly prevalent in children. But while there are no cures for myopia, technology has evolved to the point of being able to help reduce its progression in kids.\r\n
          \r\n
          Interested in finding out more? Don’t hesitate to contact one of our advisors to learn more about DOT lenses.\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong> -------------</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          <em> </em>\r\n
          \r\n
          <em>(1)</em><em> 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.</em>\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>Myopia control: is there a cure for nearsightedness?</strong>\r\n
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          \r\n
          Myopia is on the rise in children all around the world. In fact, <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26875007/">by 2050, myopia will affect 50 percent of the world’s population</a> (1).\r\n
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          An alarming number for a disease that can, in worst-case scenarios, cause serious vision issues or even blindness. So, how can we control myopia, and is there a cure for nearsightedness?\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Understanding myopia</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          The first step to learning if myopia can be cured is understanding what it is and how it develops.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>What is myopia</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia, also called nearsightedness, is a common condition that causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
          \r\n
          It is linked to the shape of the eye, which, if it becomes too long, can prevent the light entering the eye from focusing clearly on the retina. This is what makes distant objects appear blurry.\r\n
          \r\n
          After decades of research, Prof. Jay &amp; Maureen Neitz have determined that the eye’s elongation could be linked to the contrast detected by the retina.\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          <strong>What causes myopia</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          According to <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6120514/#:~:text=Prior%20studies%20have%20demonstrated%20an,and%20screen%20time%20among%20children.&amp;text=Animal%20experiments%20suggest%20that%20near,the%20eye%20with%20resultant%20myopia.">studies</a>, children who spend more time looking at screens or books than playing outside are more at risk of developing myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>How can we correct myopia and control its progression?</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong> </strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          There are no cures for myopia. However, some treatments exist that can control and effectively reduce myopia progression.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Most common treatments to reduce myopia in adults</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          For those whose eyes have fully developed, here are some common options to correct myopia:\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Laser eye surgery</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Laser eye surgery is mainly prescribed for adults whose vision has been stabilized for a while. It is a refractive surgery meant to correct nearsightedness.\r\n
          \r\n
          With laser surgery, the laser reshapes the cornea to adjust how light travels through it. You might have heard of Lasik or PRK, which are some of the most common procedures done on adult patients.\r\n
          \r\n
          Another surgery exists called refractive lens exchange. The ophthalmologist will remove the natural lens inside one’s eye and replace it with an artificial one.\r\n
          \r\n
          Both of these procedures can only be done on adults.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Prescription lenses</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Prescription lenses in eyeglasses or contact lenses are the most common ways to correct nearsightedness in adults.\r\n
          \r\n
          If you’ve ever wondered how your glasses work, they focus the light coming through your eye so it can focus clearly on the retina, making you see clearly. If your vision changes, you will need to adjust your prescription accordingly.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>How to reduce myopia in children</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong> </strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia develops mainly during childhood. As your child grows, so does their body and vision.\r\n
          \r\n
          While there are no cures for myopia, prescription glasses or contact lenses can help your child see better. As for adult eyeglasses, they correct their vision by allowing the light entering the eye to focus on the retina.\r\n
          \r\n
          But what if there was a way to not only correct your child’s vision but also control the progression of myopia?\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Manage contrast to manage myopia</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          As we have seen, myopia typically results from an elongated eye shape, which could result from abnormally high contrast on the retina. Therefore, managing contrast could manage myopia progression, which is precisely what Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses do.\r\n
          \r\n
          To reduce contrast, DOT lenses softly scatter light, correcting myopia and helping to reduce its progression. A pioneering technology in myopia management solutions that has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old (2).\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong> </strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Existing treatments to slow down myopia</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <ul>\r\n
           \t<li>Orthokeratology (ortho-k) are hard contact lenses that temporarily flatten the cornea.</li>\r\n
           \t<li>Atropine eye drops are another form of myopia correction. They have been proven to slow the progression of the condition in children.</li>\r\n
           \t<li>Soft contact lenses are a readily available solution that treats myopia by changing the way light enters the eye, therefore correcting the wearer’s vision. They are one of the most common ways used to manage myopia worldwide.</li>\r\n
          </ul>\r\n
          As always, consult the eye-care professional and schedule regular checkups for your children before starting any course of treatment.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia arises when your eye shape prevents light from focusing clearly on the retina. Unfortunately, it is a condition that can worsen over time and is particularly prevalent in children. But while there are no cures for myopia, technology has evolved to the point of being able to help reduce its progression in kids.\r\n
          \r\n
          Interested in finding out more? Don’t hesitate to contact one of our advisors to learn more about DOT lenses.\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong> ————-</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          <em> </em>\r\n
          \r\n
          <em>(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.</em>\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>How to get your child to wear glasses</strong>\r\n
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            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Are you struggling to have your children wear and enjoy their glasses? Don’t worry; you’re not alone.\r\n
            \r\n
            In fact, seeing as myopia now affects so many children in school-aged years; many parents are faced with the not-so-fun challenge of getting their kids to wear spectacles inside and outside.\r\n
            \r\n
            Here are our favorite tips to help your kids wear their glasses.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            How can I get my child to wear glasses?\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Going from a bare face to glasses can be an adjustment for children. Here are some tips to get them to like and wear their spectacles.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Let your kid pick their frames\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            If they’re old enough, a first good tip would be to let your kids choose the color and style frame they want to wear daily. This will create some enjoyment during the purchasing process, which could help your child see their glasses as a style accessory instead of a burden.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Take small steps\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Adjusting to a new pair of glasses can be challenging for some kids. Set small goals for them to achieve and build up their habit of wearing glasses. Set a small reward system for when they wear their glasses correctly, and chances are, they’ll grow more and more used to them.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Identify glasses with characters or celebrities they like\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Make glasses cool!  Show them pictures of their favorite actors, singers, or fictional characters, such as Harry Potter, who wear glasses, and create a positive association in their minds.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Make sure the glasses fit\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Wearing glasses that are not the proper correction or size can be uncomfortable for children of any age. Make sure to change their glasses as they grow to adjust to the width of their head. Besides, remember to schedule regular exams with an eye-care professional to ensure their eyesight issue has not progressed, warranting a new pair of spectacles.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Get them glasses designed explicitly for their vision troubles\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            If your child has myopia, which is predicted to affect <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/s0161-6420(16)00025-7/fulltext">50% of the world population</a> by 2050, not just any glasses will do the trick.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            What are the solutions for myopia management?\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            While myopia can’t be cured, there are several ways that you can try to manage your child’s myopia.\r\n
            \r\n
            The first step is to schedule regular checkups with an eye-care professional. It is best to do so every year during childhood, as their vision can progress quickly.\r\n
            \r\n
            Besides, myopia can be a progressive eye issue, which means that even if your child already wears glasses, they may need to be changed to correct their vision in a year or so. Keeping up with their eye checkups is, therefore, a necessity.\r\n
            \r\n
            The second step is ensuring your children’s lifestyle supports healthy vision. Indeed, myopia is caused by an elongated eye shape, which prevents the light entering the eye from focusing on the retina correctly. But this elongated eye shape isn’t just a random occurrence. Instead, contrast<a href="https://www.myopiaprofile.com/contrast-theory-new-approach-in-myopia/#:~:text=The%20contrast%20theory%20for%20myopia,to%20slow%20or%20stop%20growing."> theory</a> has linked it to a particular lifestyle, specifically to time spent indoors working at near, studying, and reading, in front of screens, i.e., in high-contrast environments.\r\n
            \r\n
            Getting your child to play outside may be <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8837331/">highly beneficial</a> in slowing down myopia progression. Also, according to the <a href="https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/caring-for-your-eyes/diet-and-nutrition?sso=y">American Optometric Association</a>, you should also ensure that they eat a nutrient-rich diet, leading to a healthy body and, therefore, a healthy vision.\r\n
            \r\n
            Finally, if your kid does develop myopia, you should get them fitted for prescription glasses. This will ensure they can see properly\r\n
            \r\n
            This solution, however, will not prevent the progression of myopia. To help slow the progression of myopia, you could aim to fit them with our Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses – designed to correct myopia and slow future progression.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses\r\n
            \r\n
            Available in selected markets, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses have been clinically proven to help slow myopia progression in children aged 6-10 (1).  Indeed, they are fitted with tiny DOT particles which diffuse the light when it enters the eye, softening contrast. This, in turn, reduces overstimulation of eye growth, slowing down myopia progression.\r\n
            \r\n
            Besides, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are easy to wear, well-accepted by children, and have had clinically proven(1) results in children aged 6-10.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Conclusion\r\n
            \r\n
            Getting your children used to a new pair of glasses can be challenging. However, there are several techniques to excite your little one for their new pair of lenses, especially if those can help reduce myopia progression, such as our Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses!\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)
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          <h1><strong>How to get your child to wear glasses</strong></h1>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Are you struggling to have your children wear and enjoy their glasses? Don’t worry; you’re not alone.\r\n
          \r\n
          In fact, seeing as myopia now affects so many children in school-aged years; many parents are faced with the not-so-fun challenge of getting their kids to wear spectacles inside and outside.\r\n
          \r\n
          Here are our favorite tips to help your kids wear their glasses.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2>How can I get my child to wear glasses?</h2>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Going from a bare face to glasses can be an adjustment for children. Here are some tips to get them to like and wear their spectacles.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3>Let your kid pick their frames</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          If they’re old enough, a first good tip would be to let your kids choose the color and style frame they want to wear daily. This will create some enjoyment during the purchasing process, which could help your child see their glasses as a style accessory instead of a burden.\r\n
          \r\n
          <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-833" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SCHOOLLD1-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="683" />\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3>Take small steps</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Adjusting to a new pair of glasses can be challenging for some kids. Set small goals for them to achieve and build up their habit of wearing glasses. Set a small reward system for when they wear their glasses correctly, and chances are, they’ll grow more and more used to them.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3>Identify glasses with characters or celebrities they like</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Make glasses cool!  Show them pictures of their favorite actors, singers, or fictional characters, such as Harry Potter, who wear glasses, and create a positive association in their minds.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3>Make sure the glasses fit</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Wearing glasses that are not the proper correction or size can be uncomfortable for children of any age. Make sure to change their glasses as they grow to adjust to the width of their head. Besides, remember to schedule regular exams with an eye-care professional to ensure their eyesight issue has not progressed, warranting a new pair of spectacles.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2>Get them glasses designed explicitly for their vision troubles</h2>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          If your child has myopia, which is predicted to affect <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/s0161-6420(16)00025-7/fulltext">50% of the world population</a> by 2050, not just any glasses will do the trick.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3>What are the solutions for myopia management?</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          While myopia can’t be cured, there are several ways that you can try to manage your child’s myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          The first step is to schedule regular checkups with an eye-care professional. It is best to do so every year during childhood, as their vision can progress quickly.\r\n
          \r\n
          Besides, myopia can be a progressive eye issue, which means that even if your child already wears glasses, they may need to be changed to correct their vision in a year or so. Keeping up with their eye checkups is, therefore, a necessity.\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
          The second step is ensuring your children’s lifestyle supports healthy vision. Indeed, myopia is caused by an elongated eye shape, which prevents the light entering the eye from focusing on the retina correctly. But this elongated eye shape isn’t just a random occurrence. Instead, contrast<a href="https://www.myopiaprofile.com/contrast-theory-new-approach-in-myopia/#:~:text=The%20contrast%20theory%20for%20myopia,to%20slow%20or%20stop%20growing."> theory</a> has linked it to a particular lifestyle, specifically to time spent indoors working at near, studying, and reading, in front of screens, i.e., in high-contrast environments.\r\n
          \r\n
          Getting your child to play outside may be <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8837331/">highly beneficial</a> in slowing down myopia progression. Also, according to the <a href="https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/caring-for-your-eyes/diet-and-nutrition?sso=y">American Optometric Association</a>, you should also ensure that they eat a nutrient-rich diet, leading to a healthy body and, therefore, a healthy vision.\r\n
          \r\n
          Finally, if your kid does develop myopia, you should get them fitted for prescription glasses. This will ensure they can see properly\r\n
          \r\n
          This solution, however, will not prevent the progression of myopia. To help slow the progression of myopia, you could aim to fit them with our Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses - designed to correct myopia and slow future progression.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3>Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses</h3>\r\n
          Available in selected markets, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses have been clinically proven to help slow myopia progression in children aged 6-10 (1).  Indeed, they are fitted with tiny DOT particles which diffuse the light when it enters the eye, softening contrast. This, in turn, reduces overstimulation of eye growth, slowing down myopia progression.\r\n
          \r\n
          Besides, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are easy to wear, well-accepted by children, and have had clinically proven(1) results in children aged 6-10.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2>Conclusion</h2>\r\n
          Getting your children used to a new pair of glasses can be challenging. However, there are several techniques to excite your little one for their new pair of lenses, especially if those can help reduce myopia progression, such as our Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses!\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          ------\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\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>How to get your child to wear glasses</strong>\r\n
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          Are you struggling to have your children wear and enjoy their glasses? Don’t worry; you’re not alone.\r\n
          \r\n
          In fact, seeing as myopia now affects so many children in school-aged years; many parents are faced with the not-so-fun challenge of getting their kids to wear spectacles inside and outside.\r\n
          \r\n
          Here are our favorite tips to help your kids wear their glasses.\r\n
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          How can I get my child to wear glasses?\r\n
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          Going from a bare face to glasses can be an adjustment for children. Here are some tips to get them to like and wear their spectacles.\r\n
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          Let your kid pick their frames\r\n
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          If they’re old enough, a first good tip would be to let your kids choose the color and style frame they want to wear daily. This will create some enjoyment during the purchasing process, which could help your child see their glasses as a style accessory instead of a burden.\r\n
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          Take small steps\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          Adjusting to a new pair of glasses can be challenging for some kids. Set small goals for them to achieve and build up their habit of wearing glasses. Set a small reward system for when they wear their glasses correctly, and chances are, they’ll grow more and more used to them.\r\n
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          Identify glasses with characters or celebrities they like\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          Make glasses cool!  Show them pictures of their favorite actors, singers, or fictional characters, such as Harry Potter, who wear glasses, and create a positive association in their minds.\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          Make sure the glasses fit\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          Wearing glasses that are not the proper correction or size can be uncomfortable for children of any age. Make sure to change their glasses as they grow to adjust to the width of their head. Besides, remember to schedule regular exams with an eye-care professional to ensure their eyesight issue has not progressed, warranting a new pair of spectacles.\r\n
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          Get them glasses designed explicitly for their vision troubles\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          If your child has myopia, which is predicted to affect <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/s0161-6420(16)00025-7/fulltext">50% of the world population</a> by 2050, not just any glasses will do the trick.\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          What are the solutions for myopia management?\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          While myopia can’t be cured, there are several ways that you can try to manage your child’s myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          The first step is to schedule regular checkups with an eye-care professional. It is best to do so every year during childhood, as their vision can progress quickly.\r\n
          \r\n
          Besides, myopia can be a progressive eye issue, which means that even if your child already wears glasses, they may need to be changed to correct their vision in a year or so. Keeping up with their eye checkups is, therefore, a necessity.\r\n
          \r\n
          The second step is ensuring your children’s lifestyle supports healthy vision. Indeed, myopia is caused by an elongated eye shape, which prevents the light entering the eye from focusing on the retina correctly. But this elongated eye shape isn’t just a random occurrence. Instead, contrast<a href="https://www.myopiaprofile.com/contrast-theory-new-approach-in-myopia/#:~:text=The%20contrast%20theory%20for%20myopia,to%20slow%20or%20stop%20growing."> theory</a> has linked it to a particular lifestyle, specifically to time spent indoors working at near, studying, and reading, in front of screens, i.e., in high-contrast environments.\r\n
          \r\n
          Getting your child to play outside may be <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8837331/">highly beneficial</a> in slowing down myopia progression. Also, according to the <a href="https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/caring-for-your-eyes/diet-and-nutrition?sso=y">American Optometric Association</a>, you should also ensure that they eat a nutrient-rich diet, leading to a healthy body and, therefore, a healthy vision.\r\n
          \r\n
          Finally, if your kid does develop myopia, you should get them fitted for prescription glasses. This will ensure they can see properly\r\n
          \r\n
          This solution, however, will not prevent the progression of myopia. To help slow the progression of myopia, you could aim to fit them with our Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses – designed to correct myopia and slow future progression.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses\r\n
          \r\n
          Available in selected markets, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses have been clinically proven to help slow myopia progression in children aged 6-10 (1).  Indeed, they are fitted with tiny DOT particles which diffuse the light when it enters the eye, softening contrast. This, in turn, reduces overstimulation of eye growth, slowing down myopia progression.\r\n
          \r\n
          Besides, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are easy to wear, well-accepted by children, and have had clinically proven(1) results in children aged 6-10.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Conclusion\r\n
          \r\n
          Getting your children used to a new pair of glasses can be challenging. However, there are several techniques to excite your little one for their new pair of lenses, especially if those can help reduce myopia progression, such as our Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses!\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          ——\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\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>5 signs you need to visit your kid’s optometrist!</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            As a parent, there are a million and one things to worry about, some essential, some trivial. But one thing that should never be ignored is the health of your child’s eyes. Undetected vision problems can hold your child back at school or while playing sports and can contribute to low self-esteem and other behavioral problems. We’ve put together a list of 5 key signs that are cause for concern. If you observe any of the following symptoms, either individually or in combination with others, be sure to book an appointment with your kid’s eye care professional as soon as possible to try and establish the cause.\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Is your child getting close-up to things?</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            It’s a well-worn cliche that kids love sitting too close to the TV whenever their favorite program is on. But if you suddenly notice your child is getting even closer to the screen than usual, it could be a sign that they are struggling with seeing from a distance.\r\n
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            <strong>What to look out for</strong>\r\n
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            Look out for your child sitting close to the TV, or closer than usual. If they’re holding their books and electronic devices close to their face, or hunching over schoolwork, that could also be a sign that they are having trouble seeing from a distance.\r\n
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            <strong>What it could indicate</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            These are all potential signs of myopia. While congenital myopia is present from birth, early onset myopia can occur at any time during childhood, so it is best to watch out for potential signs and identify them as quickly as possible.\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Does your child often squint? </strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            As a parent you’re going to know your child better than anyone so you’ll be the first to notice any unusual changes in behavior or body language, such as squinting in order to see more clearly. This could be the sign of an eye problem.\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>What to look out for</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Does your child keep closing or covering one eye? Have you noticed them repeatedly rubbing their eyes, blinking or squinting? Or maybe they keep tilting the head? If you notice any of these behaviors it would be a good idea to visit an eye care professional.\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>What it could indicate</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Changes in behavior, such as those listed above could suggest that your child has myopia.\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Does your child have a lack of focus? </strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            If your child seems to have trouble concentrating at home or at school then eye problems could be the cause. It may seem surprising but if your child is constantly daydreaming or having difficulty maintaining attention, those could be signs that they’re struggling with an eye problem.\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>What to look out for</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Watch out for your child seeming less focused than usual. Maybe they don’t seem to be enjoying school so much, or showing less interest in books when they’re home. Does your child seem to be missing common developmental milestones? Are they below the standard reading or writing age?  Perhaps they seem to be reading more slowly, or with reduced fluency. These could all be signs that there’s a problem.\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>What it could indicate?</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            If they have trouble seeing the board or reading then myopia or hyperopia (far sight) could be the problem. <a href="https://www.optometrists.org/vision-therapy/vision-therapy-for-children/convergence-insufficiency-2/">Convergence Insufficiency</a> (CI) which affects near vision and eye muscle coordination and could affect your child’s ability to focus on close up objects such as a book, or computer, could also be an issue.\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Is your child complaining of headaches or blurred vision?</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            All children get headaches from time to time, but if they happen on a regular basis you should visit your eye care professional asap. Headaches are one of the most common indicators that your child might need glasses.\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>What to look out for</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            If your child is getting more than occasional headaches that is a cause for concern. Likewise if they say they feel dizzy or have blurred vision that also suggests they may have a problem with their eyes.\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>What it could indicate</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Headaches can be a sign that your child is suffering from myopia or hyperopia (far sight) as they’re going to be straining to see clearly. Blurred vision can also be a sign of these conditions.\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Is your child acting clumsy or showing problems with hand-eye coordination?</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Have you noticed that your child is frequently falling over or bumping into things? Do they seem to lose their balance when they are playing or miss things when they try to grab hold of them? It’s not unusual for a child to be a bit clumsy from time to time but if it’s happening on a regular basis that could be a cause for concern.\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>What to look out for</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            If your child is being unusually <a href="https://www.vision-specialists.com/clumsiness/">clumsy </a>or showing a lack of coordination it could suggest a problem with their sight and 3D vision.\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>What it could indicate</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Clumsiness or a lack of coordination could point to a number of potential problems including myopia, double vision or amblyopia. Convergence Insufficiency (CI) could be another potential cause of clumsiness.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>The solution to slow myopia’s progression</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            If your child has been diagnosed with myopia there are now treatment options that can slow its progression. A <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">study</a> has shown that SightGlass Vision’s Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses have proven effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old (1). The earlier your child begins wearing DOT lenses the more effective they are likely to be!\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Conclusion:</strong>\r\n
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            As you have seen, there are a number of signs, some of them quite surprising, that could indicate your child has a problem with their vision. If you think your child might have a problem, the first course of action should always be to visit your child’s eye care professional so they can organize a thorough exam in order to discover any problems.\r\n
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            If your child is diagnosed with myopia and you would like to find out more about our unique Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses,  then contact our experts or ask your eye care professional for more information.\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>5 signs you need to visit your kid's optometrist!</strong></h1>\r\n
          As a parent, there are a million and one things to worry about, some essential, some trivial. But one thing that should never be ignored is the health of your child's eyes. Undetected vision problems can hold your child back at school or while playing sports and can contribute to low self-esteem and other behavioral problems. We’ve put together a list of 5 key signs that are cause for concern. If you observe any of the following symptoms, either individually or in combination with others, be sure to book an appointment with your kid’s eye care professional as soon as possible to try and establish the cause.\r\n
          <h2><strong>Is your child getting close-up to things?</strong></h2>\r\n
          It's a well-worn cliche that kids love sitting too close to the TV whenever their favorite program is on. But if you suddenly notice your child is getting even closer to the screen than usual, it could be a sign that they are struggling with seeing from a distance.\r\n
          \r\n
          <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-837" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SCHOOLLD5-683x1024.jpg" alt="" width="683" height="1024" />\r\n
          <h3><strong>What to look out for</strong></h3>\r\n
          Look out for your child sitting close to the TV, or closer than usual. If they’re holding their books and electronic devices close to their face, or hunching over schoolwork, that could also be a sign that they are having trouble seeing from a distance.\r\n
          <h3><strong>What it could indicate</strong></h3>\r\n
          These are all potential signs of myopia. While congenital myopia is present from birth, early onset myopia can occur at any time during childhood, so it is best to watch out for potential signs and identify them as quickly as possible.\r\n
          <h2><strong>Does your child often squint? </strong></h2>\r\n
          As a parent you’re going to know your child better than anyone so you’ll be the first to notice any unusual changes in behavior or body language, such as squinting in order to see more clearly. This could be the sign of an eye problem.\r\n
          <h3><strong>What to look out for</strong></h3>\r\n
          Does your child keep closing or covering one eye? Have you noticed them repeatedly rubbing their eyes, blinking or squinting? Or maybe they keep tilting the head? If you notice any of these behaviors it would be a good idea to visit an eye care professional.\r\n
          <h3><strong>What it could indicate</strong></h3>\r\n
          Changes in behavior, such as those listed above could suggest that your child has myopia.\r\n
          <h2><strong>Does your child have a lack of focus? </strong></h2>\r\n
          If your child seems to have trouble concentrating at home or at school then eye problems could be the cause. It may seem surprising but if your child is constantly daydreaming or having difficulty maintaining attention, those could be signs that they’re struggling with an eye problem.\r\n
          <h3><strong>What to look out for</strong></h3>\r\n
          Watch out for your child seeming less focused than usual. Maybe they don’t seem to be enjoying school so much, or showing less interest in books when they’re home. Does your child seem to be missing common developmental milestones? Are they below the standard reading or writing age?  Perhaps they seem to be reading more slowly, or with reduced fluency. These could all be signs that there’s a problem.\r\n
          <h3><strong>What it could indicate?</strong></h3>\r\n
          If they have trouble seeing the board or reading then myopia or hyperopia (far sight) could be the problem. <a href="https://www.optometrists.org/vision-therapy/vision-therapy-for-children/convergence-insufficiency-2/">Convergence Insufficiency</a> (CI) which affects near vision and eye muscle coordination and could affect your child’s ability to focus on close up objects such as a book, or computer, could also be an issue.\r\n
          <h2><strong>Is your child complaining of headaches or blurred vision?</strong></h2>\r\n
          All children get headaches from time to time, but if they happen on a regular basis you should visit your eye care professional asap. Headaches are one of the most common indicators that your child might need glasses.\r\n
          <h3><strong>What to look out for</strong></h3>\r\n
          If your child is getting more than occasional headaches that is a cause for concern. Likewise if they say they feel dizzy or have blurred vision that also suggests they may have a problem with their eyes.\r\n
          <h3><strong>What it could indicate</strong></h3>\r\n
          Headaches can be a sign that your child is suffering from myopia or hyperopia (far sight) as they’re going to be straining to see clearly. Blurred vision can also be a sign of these conditions.\r\n
          <h2><strong>Is your child acting clumsy or showing problems with hand-eye coordination?</strong></h2>\r\n
          Have you noticed that your child is frequently falling over or bumping into things? Do they seem to lose their balance when they are playing or miss things when they try to grab hold of them? It’s not unusual for a child to be a bit clumsy from time to time but if it’s happening on a regular basis that could be a cause for concern.\r\n
          <h3><strong>What to look out for</strong></h3>\r\n
          If your child is being unusually <a href="https://www.vision-specialists.com/clumsiness/">clumsy </a>or showing a lack of coordination it could suggest a problem with their sight and 3D vision.\r\n
          <h3><strong>What it could indicate</strong></h3>\r\n
          Clumsiness or a lack of coordination could point to a number of potential problems including myopia, double vision or amblyopia. Convergence Insufficiency (CI) could be another potential cause of clumsiness.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>The solution to slow myopia’s progression</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          If your child has been diagnosed with myopia there are now treatment options that can slow its progression. A <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">study</a> has shown that SightGlass Vision’s Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses have proven effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old (1). The earlier your child begins wearing DOT lenses the more effective they are likely to be!\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Conclusion: </strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          As you have seen, there are a number of signs, some of them quite surprising, that could indicate your child has a problem with their vision. If you think your child might have a problem, the first course of action should always be to visit your child’s eye care professional so they can organize a thorough exam in order to discover any problems.\r\n
          \r\n
          If your child is diagnosed with myopia and you would like to find out more about our unique Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses,  then contact our experts or ask your eye care professional for more information.\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          -----\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>5 signs you need to visit your kid’s optometrist!</strong>\r\n
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          As a parent, there are a million and one things to worry about, some essential, some trivial. But one thing that should never be ignored is the health of your child’s eyes. Undetected vision problems can hold your child back at school or while playing sports and can contribute to low self-esteem and other behavioral problems. We’ve put together a list of 5 key signs that are cause for concern. If you observe any of the following symptoms, either individually or in combination with others, be sure to book an appointment with your kid’s eye care professional as soon as possible to try and establish the cause.\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Is your child getting close-up to things?</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          It’s a well-worn cliche that kids love sitting too close to the TV whenever their favorite program is on. But if you suddenly notice your child is getting even closer to the screen than usual, it could be a sign that they are struggling with seeing from a distance.\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>What to look out for</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Look out for your child sitting close to the TV, or closer than usual. If they’re holding their books and electronic devices close to their face, or hunching over schoolwork, that could also be a sign that they are having trouble seeing from a distance.\r\n
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          <strong>What it could indicate</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          These are all potential signs of myopia. While congenital myopia is present from birth, early onset myopia can occur at any time during childhood, so it is best to watch out for potential signs and identify them as quickly as possible.\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Does your child often squint? </strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          As a parent you’re going to know your child better than anyone so you’ll be the first to notice any unusual changes in behavior or body language, such as squinting in order to see more clearly. This could be the sign of an eye problem.\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>What to look out for</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Does your child keep closing or covering one eye? Have you noticed them repeatedly rubbing their eyes, blinking or squinting? Or maybe they keep tilting the head? If you notice any of these behaviors it would be a good idea to visit an eye care professional.\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>What it could indicate</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Changes in behavior, such as those listed above could suggest that your child has myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Does your child have a lack of focus? </strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          If your child seems to have trouble concentrating at home or at school then eye problems could be the cause. It may seem surprising but if your child is constantly daydreaming or having difficulty maintaining attention, those could be signs that they’re struggling with an eye problem.\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>What to look out for</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Watch out for your child seeming less focused than usual. Maybe they don’t seem to be enjoying school so much, or showing less interest in books when they’re home. Does your child seem to be missing common developmental milestones? Are they below the standard reading or writing age?  Perhaps they seem to be reading more slowly, or with reduced fluency. These could all be signs that there’s a problem.\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>What it could indicate?</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          If they have trouble seeing the board or reading then myopia or hyperopia (far sight) could be the problem. <a href="https://www.optometrists.org/vision-therapy/vision-therapy-for-children/convergence-insufficiency-2/">Convergence Insufficiency</a> (CI) which affects near vision and eye muscle coordination and could affect your child’s ability to focus on close up objects such as a book, or computer, could also be an issue.\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Is your child complaining of headaches or blurred vision?</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          All children get headaches from time to time, but if they happen on a regular basis you should visit your eye care professional asap. Headaches are one of the most common indicators that your child might need glasses.\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>What to look out for</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          If your child is getting more than occasional headaches that is a cause for concern. Likewise if they say they feel dizzy or have blurred vision that also suggests they may have a problem with their eyes.\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>What it could indicate</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Headaches can be a sign that your child is suffering from myopia or hyperopia (far sight) as they’re going to be straining to see clearly. Blurred vision can also be a sign of these conditions.\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Is your child acting clumsy or showing problems with hand-eye coordination?</strong>\r\n
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          Have you noticed that your child is frequently falling over or bumping into things? Do they seem to lose their balance when they are playing or miss things when they try to grab hold of them? It’s not unusual for a child to be a bit clumsy from time to time but if it’s happening on a regular basis that could be a cause for concern.\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>What to look out for</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          If your child is being unusually <a href="https://www.vision-specialists.com/clumsiness/">clumsy </a>or showing a lack of coordination it could suggest a problem with their sight and 3D vision.\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>What it could indicate</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Clumsiness or a lack of coordination could point to a number of potential problems including myopia, double vision or amblyopia. Convergence Insufficiency (CI) could be another potential cause of clumsiness.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>The solution to slow myopia’s progression</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          If your child has been diagnosed with myopia there are now treatment options that can slow its progression. A <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">study</a> has shown that SightGlass Vision’s Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses have proven effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old (1). The earlier your child begins wearing DOT lenses the more effective they are likely to be!\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Conclusion:</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          As you have seen, there are a number of signs, some of them quite surprising, that could indicate your child has a problem with their vision. If you think your child might have a problem, the first course of action should always be to visit your child’s eye care professional so they can organize a thorough exam in order to discover any problems.\r\n
          \r\n
          If your child is diagnosed with myopia and you would like to find out more about our unique Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses,  then contact our experts or ask your eye care professional for more information.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          —–\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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            <strong>The importance of eye exams and follow-ups</strong>\r\n
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            &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
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            &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
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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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          <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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          <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
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          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
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          ----------\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
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          &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
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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
          \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
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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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          *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>How does contrast affect myopia? </strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Myopia is an eyesight issue <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(20)31043-5/fulltext">on the rise </a>in children worldwide. For a long time, scientists thought it was just the result of genetics. Specifically, if your parents had myopia, it was believed that you were more at risk of developing it too.\r\n
            \r\n
            But new <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930266/">studies</a> have shown that myopia is also closely linked to lifestyle and visual contrast. So, how does contrast affect myopia?\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            What do myopia and contrast sensitivity mean?\r\n
            \r\n
            The first step to understanding the link between myopia and contrast is understanding what those two terms even mean.\r\n
            \r\n
            Myopia, a definition\r\n
            \r\n
            Myopia is a common vision problem that causes far-away objects to appear blurry while close-by things can remain clear and defined.\r\n
            \r\n
            This is typically caused by your eyeball having an unusually elongated shape. Indeed, this causes light entering the eye to focus in front of the retina. This leads to blurry vision, especially while looking at far-away objects.\r\n
            \r\n
            If your children have myopia, they could have trouble seeing the classroom board clearly, and distinguishing faces from far away, which could impact their academic development. An important issue, which can also be progressive, as myopia tends to get worse throughout childhood years.\r\n
            \r\n
            What is contrast?\r\n
            \r\n
            Contrast is the ability to distinguish every detail from a small object. It lets you see shapes and patterns and identify two things of the same color side by side.\r\n
            \r\n
            How does contrast affect myopia?\r\n
            \r\n
            While the two seem entirely unlinked, It has been shown that contrast could be important to understanding myopia(1).\r\n
            \r\n
            Why does contrast affect myopia?\r\n
            \r\n
            So, if vision is linked to contrast, how does that affect the prevalence of myopia in kids?\r\n
            \r\n
            Well, myopia, as we said before, is caused by the elongation of the eye, which causes the light entering the eye not to reach the right places, causing blurry vision.\r\n
            \r\n
            <a href="https://www.myopiaprofile.com/contrast-signalling-myopia-novel-spectacle-lens/">Contrast theory</a> has revealed that high retinal contrast overstimulates the retina to signal the eye to elongate. And what are the perfect examples of high retinal contrast? Near work reading, computer screens.\r\n
            \r\n
            By managing this contrast, we could lower the signal driving the eye to grow and slow the progression of myopia.\r\n
            \r\n
            How can we manage contrast and, therefore, myopia?\r\n
            \r\n
            Now that we have identified what contrast is, here are some tips for managing it.\r\n
            \r\n
            Encourage a healthy lifestyle\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            A straightforward way to manage contrast in your child’s daily life is to have them spend more time outside. Getting some sunshine, playing outdoor sports, and limiting screen time may benefit your child’s vision development.\r\n
            \r\n
            Treat with Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses\r\n
            \r\n
            Incorporating lifestyle changes is always beneficial for children. However, for kids with myopia, new ways exist to prevent its progression, notably thanks to <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses</a>.\r\n
            \r\n
            A pioneer in myopia and contrast management, Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses integrate light scattering elements into the lenses, softening contrast at all distances.\r\n
            \r\n
            A technology that has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinically proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old (2).\r\n
            \r\n
            Conclusion\r\n
            \r\n
            Myopia can seem complicated to manage for any parent with a troubled vision kid. However, thanks to new technology such as the Diffusion Optics Technology™, managing it to help ensure that your child has fewer vision issues in the future may now be possible. Contact your eye care professional and <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">learn more about Diffusion Optics Technology™</a>!\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            (1) Greenwald SH, Kuchenbecker JA, Rowlan JS, Neitz J, Neitz M. Role of a Dual Splicing and Amino Acid Code in Myopia, Cone Dysfunction and Cone Dystrophy Associated with L/M Opsin Interchange Mutations. Transl Vis Sci Technol. 2017;6(3)\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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          <h1><strong>How does contrast affect myopia? </strong></h1>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia is an eyesight issue <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(20)31043-5/fulltext">on the rise </a>in children worldwide. For a long time, scientists thought it was just the result of genetics. Specifically, if your parents had myopia, it was believed that you were more at risk of developing it too.\r\n
          \r\n
          But new <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930266/">studies</a> have shown that myopia is also closely linked to lifestyle and visual contrast. So, how does contrast affect myopia?\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2>What do myopia and contrast sensitivity mean?</h2>\r\n
          The first step to understanding the link between myopia and contrast is understanding what those two terms even mean.\r\n
          <h3>Myopia, a definition</h3>\r\n
          Myopia is a common vision problem that causes far-away objects to appear blurry while close-by things can remain clear and defined.\r\n
          \r\n
          This is typically caused by your eyeball having an unusually elongated shape. Indeed, this causes light entering the eye to focus in front of the retina. This leads to blurry vision, especially while looking at far-away objects.\r\n
          \r\n
          If your children have myopia, they could have trouble seeing the classroom board clearly, and distinguishing faces from far away, which could impact their academic development. An important issue, which can also be progressive, as myopia tends to get worse throughout childhood years.\r\n
          \r\n
          <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-1015" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/STILLLIFEPORTRAITLD26test-1024x691.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="691" />\r\n
          <h3>What is contrast?</h3>\r\n
          Contrast is the ability to distinguish every detail from a small object. It lets you see shapes and patterns and identify two things of the same color side by side.\r\n
          <h2>How does contrast affect myopia?</h2>\r\n
          While the two seem entirely unlinked, It has been shown that contrast could be important to understanding myopia(1).\r\n
          <h3>Why does contrast affect myopia?</h3>\r\n
          So, if vision is linked to contrast, how does that affect the prevalence of myopia in kids?\r\n
          \r\n
          Well, myopia, as we said before, is caused by the elongation of the eye, which causes the light entering the eye not to reach the right places, causing blurry vision.\r\n
          \r\n
          <a href="https://www.myopiaprofile.com/contrast-signalling-myopia-novel-spectacle-lens/">Contrast theory</a> has revealed that high retinal contrast overstimulates the retina to signal the eye to elongate. And what are the perfect examples of high retinal contrast? Near work reading, computer screens.\r\n
          \r\n
          By managing this contrast, we could lower the signal driving the eye to grow and slow the progression of myopia.\r\n
          <h2>How can we manage contrast and, therefore, myopia?</h2>\r\n
          Now that we have identified what contrast is, here are some tips for managing it.\r\n
          <h3>Encourage a healthy lifestyle</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          A straightforward way to manage contrast in your child’s daily life is to have them spend more time outside. Getting some sunshine, playing outdoor sports, and limiting screen time may benefit your child’s vision development.\r\n
          <h3>Treat with Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses</h3>\r\n
          Incorporating lifestyle changes is always beneficial for children. However, for kids with myopia, new ways exist to prevent its progression, notably thanks to <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses</a>.\r\n
          \r\n
          A pioneer in myopia and contrast management, Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses integrate light scattering elements into the lenses, softening contrast at all distances.\r\n
          \r\n
          A technology that has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinically proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old (2).\r\n
          <h2>Conclusion</h2>\r\n
          Myopia can seem complicated to manage for any parent with a troubled vision kid. However, thanks to new technology such as the Diffusion Optics Technology™, managing it to help ensure that your child has fewer vision issues in the future may now be possible. Contact your eye care professional and <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">learn more about Diffusion Optics Technology™</a>!\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h6>(1) Greenwald SH, Kuchenbecker JA, Rowlan JS, Neitz J, Neitz M. Role of a Dual Splicing and Amino Acid Code in Myopia, Cone Dysfunction and Cone Dystrophy Associated with L/M Opsin Interchange Mutations. Transl Vis Sci Technol. 2017;6(3)</h6>\r\n
          <h6>(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)</h6>
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          <strong>How does contrast affect myopia? </strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia is an eyesight issue <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(20)31043-5/fulltext">on the rise </a>in children worldwide. For a long time, scientists thought it was just the result of genetics. Specifically, if your parents had myopia, it was believed that you were more at risk of developing it too.\r\n
          \r\n
          But new <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930266/">studies</a> have shown that myopia is also closely linked to lifestyle and visual contrast. So, how does contrast affect myopia?\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          What do myopia and contrast sensitivity mean?\r\n
          \r\n
          The first step to understanding the link between myopia and contrast is understanding what those two terms even mean.\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia, a definition\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia is a common vision problem that causes far-away objects to appear blurry while close-by things can remain clear and defined.\r\n
          \r\n
          This is typically caused by your eyeball having an unusually elongated shape. Indeed, this causes light entering the eye to focus in front of the retina. This leads to blurry vision, especially while looking at far-away objects.\r\n
          \r\n
          If your children have myopia, they could have trouble seeing the classroom board clearly, and distinguishing faces from far away, which could impact their academic development. An important issue, which can also be progressive, as myopia tends to get worse throughout childhood years.\r\n
          \r\n
          What is contrast?\r\n
          \r\n
          Contrast is the ability to distinguish every detail from a small object. It lets you see shapes and patterns and identify two things of the same color side by side.\r\n
          \r\n
          How does contrast affect myopia?\r\n
          \r\n
          While the two seem entirely unlinked, It has been shown that contrast could be important to understanding myopia(1).\r\n
          \r\n
          Why does contrast affect myopia?\r\n
          \r\n
          So, if vision is linked to contrast, how does that affect the prevalence of myopia in kids?\r\n
          \r\n
          Well, myopia, as we said before, is caused by the elongation of the eye, which causes the light entering the eye not to reach the right places, causing blurry vision.\r\n
          \r\n
          <a href="https://www.myopiaprofile.com/contrast-signalling-myopia-novel-spectacle-lens/">Contrast theory</a> has revealed that high retinal contrast overstimulates the retina to signal the eye to elongate. And what are the perfect examples of high retinal contrast? Near work reading, computer screens.\r\n
          \r\n
          By managing this contrast, we could lower the signal driving the eye to grow and slow the progression of myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          How can we manage contrast and, therefore, myopia?\r\n
          \r\n
          Now that we have identified what contrast is, here are some tips for managing it.\r\n
          \r\n
          Encourage a healthy lifestyle\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          A straightforward way to manage contrast in your child’s daily life is to have them spend more time outside. Getting some sunshine, playing outdoor sports, and limiting screen time may benefit your child’s vision development.\r\n
          \r\n
          Treat with Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses\r\n
          \r\n
          Incorporating lifestyle changes is always beneficial for children. However, for kids with myopia, new ways exist to prevent its progression, notably thanks to <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses</a>.\r\n
          \r\n
          A pioneer in myopia and contrast management, Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses integrate light scattering elements into the lenses, softening contrast at all distances.\r\n
          \r\n
          A technology that has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinically proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old (2).\r\n
          \r\n
          Conclusion\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia can seem complicated to manage for any parent with a troubled vision kid. However, thanks to new technology such as the Diffusion Optics Technology™, managing it to help ensure that your child has fewer vision issues in the future may now be possible. Contact your eye care professional and <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">learn more about Diffusion Optics Technology™</a>!\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          (1) Greenwald SH, Kuchenbecker JA, Rowlan JS, Neitz J, Neitz M. Role of a Dual Splicing and Amino Acid Code in Myopia, Cone Dysfunction and Cone Dystrophy Associated with L/M Opsin Interchange Mutations. Transl Vis Sci Technol. 2017;6(3)\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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            <h1><strong>How to take care of my child’s eyesight?</strong></h1>\r\n
            Nowadays, children spend less and less time outdoors playing with things other than screens. While this might seem benign, it can actually cause some issues in the development of your child’s vision.\r\n
            \r\n
            A new study published in the <a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landig/article/PIIS2589-7500(21)00135-7/fulltext">Lancet Digital Health</a> closely links the development of myopia to a lifestyle spent indoors more than to genetics. So what can you do if your child develops a vision problem?\r\n
            <h2><strong>How to preserve your child’s vision through natural methods</strong></h2>\r\n
            Childhood is a crucial stage of your child’s development. This is when their vision sharpens and changes the most, and a perfect stage to implement healthy habits to preserve your kid’s vision.\r\n
            <h3><strong>By getting them outside</strong></h3>\r\n
            <h3><strong> </strong></h3>\r\n
            According to Jeffrey Anshel, OD’s <a href="https://reviewofmm.com/the-20-20-2-rule/">20-20-20</a> rule, preventing myopia from developing in children is closely linked to them having an active lifestyle. As parents, you should aim at having them take a 20-second break after every 20 minutes of close work and have them look at objects at least 20 feet away.\r\n
            \r\n
            You should also favor them playing outside rather than inside. A <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5599950/">recent study</a> published in the American National Library of Medicine has shown that an increase of 76 minutes per day spent outdoors could reduce a child’s chance of becoming nearsighted by 50%.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            <h3><strong>By eating the right types of food</strong></h3>\r\n
            While studies differ, most <a href="https://academic.oup.com/nutritionreviews/article-abstract/17/2/36/2671589?redirectedFrom=PDF">experts</a> agree that it is a factor to consider for your kid’s general health and eyesight.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            A <a href="https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/caring-for-your-eyes/diet-and-nutrition?sso=y">balanced diet </a>rich in nutrients such as zinc, lutein, vitamins, or omega-3 fatty acids can be beneficial to your child’s vision over time. Here are some foods you can implement:\r\n
            <ul>\r\n
             \t<li>Green and leafy vegetables</li>\r\n
             \t<li>Nuts and seeds</li>\r\n
             \t<li>Legumes</li>\r\n
             \t<li>Oil</li>\r\n
             \t<li>Whole grains</li>\r\n
             \t<li>Fruits, such as avocados</li>\r\n
            </ul>\r\n
            They are foods rich in nutrients and healthy fats, which are great for helping your child’s development.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            <h2><strong>How to preserve your child’s vision through medical methods</strong></h2>\r\n
            Natural ways can complement more advanced medical techniques to improve your child’s eyesight.\r\n
            <h3><strong>By spotting warning signs of a troubled vision early on</strong></h3>\r\n
            <strong> </strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            These symptoms can be observed at home and should prompt a visit to an eye-care professional.\r\n
            \r\n
            These can be:\r\n
            <ul>\r\n
             \t<li>Squinting while staring at a TV or a classroom board</li>\r\n
             \t<li>Complaining of regular headaches</li>\r\n
             \t<li>Trouble seeing from far away</li>\r\n
             \t<li>Rubbing of the eyes</li>\r\n
             \t<li>Itchiness or redness of the eye</li>\r\n
             \t<li>Blurry vision while looking at an object</li>\r\n
            </ul>\r\n
            If your child experiences such symptoms, bring them to your eye-care professional for an eye exam.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            <h3><strong>Take them for regular eye examinations</strong></h3>\r\n
            <strong> </strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Spotting the correct symptoms can sometimes take time. By making sure to take your child to regular eye examinations, an eyesight issue can be caught early on, minimizing the risk of more severe problems developing later on.\r\n
            \r\n
            Make sure to have an annual check-up with your eye-care professional. In addition, you can monitor your child’s vision at home and avoid early vision troubles.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            <h3><strong>By opting for new medically-proven methods</strong></h3>\r\n
            <strong> </strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            While most eyesight issues are non-reversible, they can be managed using the right technology. Your child can be prescribed contacts or glasses, for example, to correct their troubled vision on the spot, although they won’t be able to control its progression.\r\n
            \r\n
            To prevent the further progression of myopia, you should turn to new technologies, which are being developed to not only correct but to treat your kid’s vision in the long run.\r\n
            \r\n
            Our Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are built specifically for this purpose. They can correct and treat your child’s myopia and are true pioneers in myopia management solutions that have <a href="https://reviewofmm.com/sightglass-visions-dot-spectacles-found-to-be-effective-for-reducing-myopia-progression/">clinically proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old  (1).\r\n
            <h2><strong>Conclusion</strong></h2>\r\n
            A healthy lifestyle is linked to many health benefits, such as good vision. By encouraging your kids to play outside and eat nutrient-rich foods, they will have all the assets necessary for good eyesight development. And if myopia still sneaks in, make sure to inquire about our clinically-approved Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            <h6>(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)</h6>
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          <h1><strong>How to take care of my child’s eyesight?</strong></h1>\r\n
          Nowadays, children spend less and less time outdoors playing with things other than screens. While this might seem benign, it can actually cause some issues in the development of your child’s vision.\r\n
          \r\n
          A new study published in the <a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landig/article/PIIS2589-7500(21)00135-7/fulltext">Lancet Digital Health</a> closely links the development of myopia to a lifestyle spent indoors more than to genetics. So what can you do if your child develops a vision problem?\r\n
          <h2><strong>How to preserve your child’s vision through natural methods</strong></h2>\r\n
          Childhood is a crucial stage of your child’s development. This is when their vision sharpens and changes the most, and a perfect stage to implement healthy habits to preserve your kid’s vision.\r\n
          <h3><strong>By getting them outside</strong></h3>\r\n
          <h3><strong> </strong></h3>\r\n
          According to Jeffrey Anshel, OD’s <a href="https://reviewofmm.com/the-20-20-2-rule/">20-20-20</a> rule, preventing myopia from developing in children is closely linked to them having an active lifestyle. As parents, you should aim at having them take a 20-second break after every 20 minutes of close work and have them look at objects at least 20 feet away.\r\n
          \r\n
          <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-827" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/OUTDOORLD1-e1688720595497-859x1024.jpg" alt="" width="859" height="1024" />\r\n
          \r\n
          You should also favor them playing outside rather than inside. A <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5599950/">recent study</a> published in the American National Library of Medicine has shown that an increase of 76 minutes per day spent outdoors could reduce a child’s chance of becoming nearsighted by 50%.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>By eating the right types of food</strong></h3>\r\n
          <img class="alignleft wp-image-817 size-full" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/COOKING-EATINGLD1.jpg" alt="" width="1620" height="1080" />While studies differ, most <a href="https://academic.oup.com/nutritionreviews/article-abstract/17/2/36/2671589?redirectedFrom=PDF">experts</a> agree that it is a factor to consider for your kid’s general health and eyesight.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          A <a href="https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/caring-for-your-eyes/diet-and-nutrition?sso=y">balanced diet </a>rich in nutrients such as zinc, lutein, vitamins, or omega-3 fatty acids can be beneficial to your child’s vision over time. Here are some foods you can implement:\r\n
          <ul>\r\n
           \t<li>Green and leafy vegetables</li>\r\n
           \t<li>Nuts and seeds</li>\r\n
           \t<li>Legumes</li>\r\n
           \t<li>Oil</li>\r\n
           \t<li>Whole grains</li>\r\n
           \t<li>Fruits, such as avocados</li>\r\n
          </ul>\r\n
          They are foods rich in nutrients and healthy fats, which are great for helping your child’s development.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2><strong>How to preserve your child’s vision through medical methods</strong></h2>\r\n
          Natural ways can complement more advanced medical techniques to improve your child’s eyesight.\r\n
          <h3><strong>By spotting warning signs of a troubled vision early on</strong></h3>\r\n
          <strong> </strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          These symptoms can be observed at home and should prompt a visit to an eye-care professional.\r\n
          \r\n
          These can be:\r\n
          <ul>\r\n
           \t<li>Squinting while staring at a TV or a classroom board</li>\r\n
           \t<li>Complaining of regular headaches</li>\r\n
           \t<li>Trouble seeing from far away</li>\r\n
           \t<li>Rubbing of the eyes</li>\r\n
           \t<li>Itchiness or redness of the eye</li>\r\n
           \t<li>Blurry vision while looking at an object</li>\r\n
          </ul>\r\n
          If your child experiences such symptoms, bring them to your eye-care professional for an eye exam.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>Take them for regular eye examinations</strong></h3>\r\n
          <strong> </strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Spotting the correct symptoms can sometimes take time. By making sure to take your child to regular eye examinations, an eyesight issue can be caught early on, minimizing the risk of more severe problems developing later on.\r\n
          \r\n
          Make sure to have an annual check-up with your eye-care professional. In addition, you can monitor your child’s vision at home and avoid early vision troubles.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>By opting for new medically-proven methods</strong></h3>\r\n
          <strong> </strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          While most eyesight issues are non-reversible, they can be managed using the right technology. Your child can be prescribed contacts or glasses, for example, to correct their troubled vision on the spot, although they won’t be able to control its progression.\r\n
          \r\n
          To prevent the further progression of myopia, you should turn to new technologies, which are being developed to not only correct but to treat your kid’s vision in the long run.\r\n
          \r\n
          Our Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are built specifically for this purpose. They can correct and treat your child’s myopia and are true pioneers in myopia management solutions that have <a href="https://reviewofmm.com/sightglass-visions-dot-spectacles-found-to-be-effective-for-reducing-myopia-progression/">clinically proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old  (1).\r\n
          <h2><strong>Conclusion</strong></h2>\r\n
          A healthy lifestyle is linked to many health benefits, such as good vision. By encouraging your kids to play outside and eat nutrient-rich foods, they will have all the assets necessary for good eyesight development. And if myopia still sneaks in, make sure to inquire about our clinically-approved Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h6>(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)</h6>
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          <h1><strong>How to take care of my child’s eyesight?</strong></h1>\r\n
          Nowadays, children spend less and less time outdoors playing with things other than screens. While this might seem benign, it can actually cause some issues in the development of your child’s vision.\r\n
          \r\n
          A new study published in the <a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landig/article/PIIS2589-7500(21)00135-7/fulltext">Lancet Digital Health</a> closely links the development of myopia to a lifestyle spent indoors more than to genetics. So what can you do if your child develops a vision problem?\r\n
          <h2><strong>How to preserve your child’s vision through natural methods</strong></h2>\r\n
          Childhood is a crucial stage of your child’s development. This is when their vision sharpens and changes the most, and a perfect stage to implement healthy habits to preserve your kid’s vision.\r\n
          <h3><strong>By getting them outside</strong></h3>\r\n
          <h3><strong> </strong></h3>\r\n
          According to Jeffrey Anshel, OD’s <a href="https://reviewofmm.com/the-20-20-2-rule/">20-20-20</a> rule, preventing myopia from developing in children is closely linked to them having an active lifestyle. As parents, you should aim at having them take a 20-second break after every 20 minutes of close work and have them look at objects at least 20 feet away.\r\n
          \r\n
          You should also favor them playing outside rather than inside. A <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5599950/">recent study</a> published in the American National Library of Medicine has shown that an increase of 76 minutes per day spent outdoors could reduce a child’s chance of becoming nearsighted by 50%.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>By eating the right types of food</strong></h3>\r\n
          While studies differ, most <a href="https://academic.oup.com/nutritionreviews/article-abstract/17/2/36/2671589?redirectedFrom=PDF">experts</a> agree that it is a factor to consider for your kid’s general health and eyesight.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          A <a href="https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/caring-for-your-eyes/diet-and-nutrition?sso=y">balanced diet </a>rich in nutrients such as zinc, lutein, vitamins, or omega-3 fatty acids can be beneficial to your child’s vision over time. Here are some foods you can implement:\r\n
          <ul>\r\n
           \t<li>Green and leafy vegetables</li>\r\n
           \t<li>Nuts and seeds</li>\r\n
           \t<li>Legumes</li>\r\n
           \t<li>Oil</li>\r\n
           \t<li>Whole grains</li>\r\n
           \t<li>Fruits, such as avocados</li>\r\n
          </ul>\r\n
          They are foods rich in nutrients and healthy fats, which are great for helping your child’s development.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2><strong>How to preserve your child’s vision through medical methods</strong></h2>\r\n
          Natural ways can complement more advanced medical techniques to improve your child’s eyesight.\r\n
          <h3><strong>By spotting warning signs of a troubled vision early on</strong></h3>\r\n
          <strong> </strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          These symptoms can be observed at home and should prompt a visit to an eye-care professional.\r\n
          \r\n
          These can be:\r\n
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          <h3><strong>Take them for regular eye examinations</strong></h3>\r\n
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          Spotting the correct symptoms can sometimes take time. By making sure to take your child to regular eye examinations, an eyesight issue can be caught early on, minimizing the risk of more severe problems developing later on.\r\n
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          <h3><strong>By opting for new medically-proven methods</strong></h3>\r\n
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          To prevent the further progression of myopia, you should turn to new technologies, which are being developed to not only correct but to treat your kid’s vision in the long run.\r\n
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          Our Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are built specifically for this purpose. They can correct and treat your child’s myopia and are true pioneers in myopia management solutions that have <a href="https://reviewofmm.com/sightglass-visions-dot-spectacles-found-to-be-effective-for-reducing-myopia-progression/">clinically proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old  (1).\r\n
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          <h6>(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)</h6>
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          <p style="text-align: center;"><em>CYPRESS 48-Month Efficacy Study, Prof Wolffsohn Visual Experience Study, and Dr. Ho Real-World Clinical Records Review Further Strengthen Evidence Base for DOT 0.2 Spectacle Lenses.</em></p>\r\n
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          <strong>NEW ORLEANS, October 9, 2023</strong>—Findings from three <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/">SightGlass Vision</a> Diffusion Optics Technology<sup>™ </sup>(DOT 0.2) spectacle lenses studies will take center stage at the American Academy of Optometry 2023 Annual Meeting, which opens this week in New Orleans. Individually and collectively, they reinforce the robust performance of the company’s flagship myopia control intervention, which uses thousands of light scattering elements called dots to mimic more natural contrast on the retina—a unique mechanism of action to slow myopia progression in children.\r\n
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          Among the additional data reported at Academy ’23 is visual performance among CYPRESS participants over the four-year span. Mean binocular high contrast LogMAR visual acuity (VA) measurements were clinically stable and similar between groups at distance (test -0.09 ± 0.08, control -0.07 ± 0.06) and near (test -0.03 ± 0.14, control -0.04 ± 0.10). Mean monocular low contrast (10%) distance VA showed an improvement over the course of the study (mean change from baseline: test 0.05 ± 0.12, control 0.07 ± 0.11), and mean peripheral VA improved or remained similar in all quadrants, with no significant differences between treatment groups.\r\n
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          A companion study co-developed by esteemed researcher and Professor James Wolffsohn of Aston University assessed the <a href="https://eppro02.ativ.me/web/index.php?page=Session&amp;project=AAOPT23&amp;id=Board-131"><strong><em>Visual Impact of Diffusion Optics Technology Lenses for Myopia Control</em></strong></a>. Children (12.2±1.3 years old, range 10-14, 51% female) were randomly assigned to wear DOT 0.2 spectacle lenses (n=27) or single vision lenses (n=24) for 3.5 years across six North American sites. Investigators determined that the DOT 0.2 lens provides an equivalent visual experience to a standard single vision lens, as evaluated through binocular high and low contrast distance visual acuities, near visual acuity, reading speed, contrast sensitivity, stereoacuity and glare measures.\r\n
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          Presented by Dr. Kylvin Ho of C U Vision Optometrists (Vancouver), <a href="https://eppro02.ativ.me/web/index.php?page=Session&amp;project=AAOPT23&amp;id=Board-130"><strong><em>Real-World Effectiveness of Diffusion Optics Technology (DOT) Spectacle Lenses for Myopia Control in Chinese Canadian Children</em></strong></a> identified 39 patients who were prescribed the intervention as a monotherapy between October 2020 to December 2022 in an independent practice. After 12 months, mean progression was -0.28 ± 0.32 D in SER (n=39) and 0.15 ± 0.17 mm in AL (n=36). SER progression was limited to -0.25 D or less in 56% of children during the time frame.\r\n
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          Compared to Singapore Cohort Study of the Risk Factors for Myopia (SCORM) data, DOT 0.2 lenses slowed AL progression by 62% (0.24 mm). The 12-month AL elongation was similar to 0.14 mm SCORM-predicted, age-matched emmetropic eye growth (physiological eye growth). The Canadian practice data also aligned with CYPRESS study 12-month outcomes of 0.15 mm AL progression.\r\n
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          “Myopia progression is one of the greatest health epidemics of our time, deserving of attention and resources from researchers, educators, and policy makers. The evidence-based efficacy and impact of Diffusion Optics Technology<sup>™</sup> spectacle lenses, clearly and convincingly demonstrated across multiple dimensions at Academy ’23, shows their substantial potential to change the lives of children around the world. We thank the Academy for recognizing CYPRESS as among the most compelling and robust science to be presented this year, and we look forward to sharing more with colleagues over the coming days,” said Andrew Sedgwick, CEO of SightGlass Vision.\r\n
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          Over the last two years, SightGlass Vision’s patent-protected technology with clinically proven efficacy<a href="#_edn1" name="_ednref1">[i]</a><sup>,</sup><a href="#_edn2" name="_ednref2">[ii]</a><sup>,</sup><a href="#_edn3" name="_ednref3">[iii]</a> made its commercial debut in several markets, including China, the Netherlands, and Israel, as well as through preliminary market trials in other countries. The company operates as a joint venture of CooperCompanies and EssilorLuxottica.\r\n
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          For more information, visit <a href="http://sgv.disko.love">SightGlassVision.com</a>.\r\n
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          <strong>About SightGlass Vision</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          SightGlass Vision develops innovative technologies and science-based treatments to address the global myopia epidemic, backed by novel and comprehensive research. Its unique Diffusion Optics Technology™️ is based on ground-breaking discoveries surrounding myopia progression. Spectacle lenses using its patent-protected approach incorporate thousands of light scattering elements called dots designed to mimic more natural contrast on the retina—a method intended to reduce myopia progression in children. The treatment has completed the three years pivotal multisite clinical study. Founded in 2016, the company now operates as a joint venture of CooperCompanies and EssilorLuxottica to accelerate commercialization opportunities and expand the myopia management category worldwide.\r\n
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          <em>SightGlass Vision™ Diffusion Optics Technology™ spectacle lenses are not available for sale in the United States.</em>\r\n
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          <strong><u> </u></strong>\r\n
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          <strong><u>Media Contact</u></strong>\r\n
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          Mike McDougall, APR, Fellow PRSA, FAAO\r\n
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          McDougall Communications for SightGlass Vision\r\n
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          +1-585-545-1815 or mike@mcdougallpr.com\r\n
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          <a href="#_ednref1" name="_edn1">[i]</a> Control of myopia using Diffusion Optics Technology™ spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS). British Journal of Ophthalmology Published Online First: 01 September 2022. DOI: 10.1136/bjo-2021-321005\r\n
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          <a href="#_ednref2" name="_edn2">[ii]</a> Rappon J., et al. Two-year effectiveness of a novel myopia management spectacle lens with full-time WEARERS. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2022;63(7):408.\r\n
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          <a href="#_ednref3" name="_edn3">[iii]</a> Laughton, D et al. Safety and Efficacy of a Novel Spectacle Lens for Myopia Control Over Three Years. 2022 American Academy of Optometry annual meeting. 27 Oct 2022.
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          <strong>LOS ALTOS, CALIF., September 20, 2023</strong>—<a href="http://sgv.disko.love/">SightGlass Vision</a> today announced the release of its <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/resources-for-eye-care-professionals/">first white paper</a> regarding the company’s Diffusion Optics Technology<sup>™ </sup>(DOT 0.2) spectacle lenses. The lenses use thousands of light scattering elements called dots, designed to mimic more natural contrast on the retina—a unique mechanism of action to slow myopia progression in children.\r\n
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          The white paper can be read online or downloaded as a PDF at <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/resources-for-eye-care-professionals/">http://sgv.disko.love/resources-for-eye-care-professionals/</a>\r\n
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          “As a more recent entrant into the myopia management field, our Diffusion Optics Technology  paper will help disseminate the substantial science behind contrast management and its application. DOT spectacle lenses present a compelling alternative to existing solutions for slowing myopia’s progression in children,” added Andrew Sedgwick, SightGlass Vision’s CEO.\r\n
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           \t<li>Chalberg T., et al. Control of Myopia Using Diffusion Optics Spectacle Lenses: Efficacy and Safety Study (CYPRESS) 42-month results. ARVO 2023 Annual Meeting presentation. 27 April 2023.</li>\r\n
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           \t<li>Control of myopia using Diffusion Optics Technology™ spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS). British Journal of Ophthalmology Published Online First: 01 September 2022. DOI: 10.1136/bjo-2021-321005</li>\r\n
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           \t<li>Rappon J., et al. Two-year effectiveness of a novel myopia management spectacle lens with full-time WEARERS. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2022;63(7):408.</li>\r\n
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           \t<li>Laughton, D et al. Safety and Efficacy of a Novel Spectacle Lens for Myopia Control Over Three Years. 2022 American Academy of Optometry annual meeting. 27 Oct 2022.</li>\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h5>About SightGlass Vision</h5>\r\n
          SightGlass Vision develops innovative technologies and science-based treatments to address the global myopia epidemic, backed by novel and comprehensive research. Its unique Diffusion Optics Technology™️ is based on ground-breaking discoveries surrounding myopia progression. Spectacle lenses using its patent-protected approach incorporate thousands of light scattering elements called dots designed to mimic more natural contrast on the retina—a method intended to reduce myopia progression in children. The treatment has completed the three years pivotal multisite clinical study. Founded in 2016, the company now operates as a joint venture of CooperCompanies and EssilorLuxottica to accelerate commercialization opportunities and expand the myopia management category worldwide.\r\n
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          <em>SightGlass Vision™ Diffusion Optics Technology™ spectacle lenses are not available for sale in the United States.</em>\r\n
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          <strong><u> </u></strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong><u> </u></strong>\r\n
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          <strong><u>Media Contact</u></strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Mike McDougall, APR, Fellow PRSA, FAAO\r\n
          \r\n
          McDougall Communications for SightGlass Vision\r\n
          \r\n
          +1-585-545-1815 or mike@mcdougallpr.com
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          <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Compelling Axial Length and cSER Findings, Plus New Case Reviews from Chinese Children,\r\n
          Presented at the 27<sup>th</sup> Congress of the Chinese Ophthalmological Society</em></p>\r\n
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          <strong>CHANGSHA, China, September 6, 2023</strong>—<a href="http://sgv.disko.love/">SightGlass Vision</a> today reported positive four-year outcomes from its pivotal CYPRESS study extension, which is evaluating the myopia control performance of the company’s Diffusion Optics Technology<sup>™ </sup>(DOT 0.2) spectacle lenses. The lenses use thousands of light scattering elements called dots, designed to mimic more natural contrast on the retina—a unique mechanism of action to slow myopia progression in children.\r\n
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          The findings are being presented at the 27th Congress of the Chinese Ophthalmological Society (CCOS), held in Changsha, Hunan Province. Thousands of eye care clinicians, researchers, and educators from across China and overseas attend the biennial event.\r\n
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          <em>Control of Myopia using Diffusion Optics Technology Spectacle Lenses: Efficacy and Safety Study (CYPRESS) 4 Year Results</em> (Zhu X, McParland M, et al) affirmed DOT 0.2 safety and efficacy in children aged 6–10 at the study’s initiation.<sup>¹</sup> Part two of the study—designed to collect 12 additional months of data—re-enrolled 98 participants from the original three-year, double-masked, randomized, multi-site clinical trial.\r\n
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          Full four-year outcomes showed statistically significant slowing of axial length progression and cycloplegic spherical equivalent refraction (cSER), with the most recent data underscoring strong DOT 0.2 performance. During the 36- to 48-month timeframe, axial length mean change was 0.13 ±0.02 mm for the test group (n=55) and 0.18 ±0.02 mm for the control (n=41; p=0.038). cSER mean change was -0.25 ±0.04 D for the test group and -0.38 ±0.05 D for control (p=0.043).\r\n
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          “<em>The CYPRESS four-year findings confirm the demonstrated efficacy, safety, and overall performance of Diffusion Optics Technology™ spectacle lenses</em>,” said Andrew Sedgwick, CEO of SightGlass Vision. “<em>Eye care professionals worldwide are demanding this level of scientific rigor, allowing them to confidently recommend the lenses to children and their caregivers. SightGlass Vision is proud to advance the myopia control category with our latest research and technologies, and enthusiastic about growing opportunities for spectacles in a child’s treatment regimen.</em>”\r\n
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          A separate presentation at CCOS explored the theoretical basis and practical application of DOT lenses. <em>Discussion of DOT Lenses Based on Contrast Reduction Theory and Real-World Case Sharing</em> (Wang D, Xie P, Huang J) analyzed the influence of contrast in children's refractive development, the interaction between contrast signals and peripheral defocus signals, and the clinical performance of DOT lenses based on contrast reduction. Comparing existing studies with clinical observations of 117 Chinese children wearing DOT 0.2 lenses for 1 year, investigators concluded that contrast management , and that the lenses were effective and safe.\r\n
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          Over the last two years, SightGlass Vision’s patent-protected technology with clinically proven efficacy<sup> ¹,²,³,⁴ </sup>made its commercial debut in several markets, including China, the Netherlands, and Israel, as well as through preliminary market trials in other countries. The company operates as a joint venture of CooperCompanies and EssilorLuxottica.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
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          For more information, visit <a href="http://sgv.disko.love">SightGlassVision.com</a>.\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>About SightGlass Vision</strong>\r\n
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          SightGlass Vision develops innovative technologies and science-based treatments to address the global myopia epidemic, backed by novel and comprehensive research. Its unique Diffusion Optics Technology™️ is based on ground-breaking discoveries surrounding myopia progression. Spectacle lenses using its patent-protected approach incorporate thousands of light scattering elements called dots designed to mimic more natural contrast on the retina—a method intended to reduce myopia progression in children. The treatment has completed the three years pivotal multisite clinical study. Founded in 2016, the company now operates as a joint venture of CooperCompanies and EssilorLuxottica to accelerate commercialization opportunities and expand the myopia management category worldwide.\r\n
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          <em>SightGlass Vision™ Diffusion Optics Technology™ spectacle lenses are not available for sale in the United States.</em>\r\n
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          <strong><u> </u></strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong><u>Media Contact</u></strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Mike McDougall, APR, Fellow PRSA, FAAO\r\n
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          McDougall Communications for SightGlass Vision\r\n
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          +1-585-545-1815 or mike@mcdougallpr.com\r\n
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          1.Chalberg T., et al. Control of Myopia Using Diffusion Optics Spectacle Lenses: Efficacy and Safety Study (CYPRESS) 42-month results. ARVO 2023 Annual Meeting presentation. 27 April 2023.\r\n
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          2. Control of myopia using Diffusion Optics Technology™ spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS). British Journal of Ophthalmology Published Online First: 01 September 2022. DOI: 10.1136/bjo-2021-321005\r\n
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          3. Rappon J., et al. Two-year effectiveness of a novel myopia management spectacle lens with full-time WEARERS. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2022;63(7):408.\r\n
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          4. Laughton, D et al. Safety and Efficacy of a Novel Spectacle Lens for Myopia Control Over Three Years. 2022 American Academy of Optometry annual meeting. 27 Oct 2022.\r\n
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            REFERENCES\r\n
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            1 Control of myopia using Diffusion Optics TechnologyTM spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS). British Journal of Ophthalmology Published Online First: 01 September 2022. DOI: 10.1136/bjo-2021-321005\r\n
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            3 Laughton, D et al. Safety and Efficacy of a Novel Spectacle Lens for Myopia Control Over Three Years. 2022 American Academy of Optometry annual meeting. 27 Oct 2022.\r\n
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          <strong>LOS ALTOS, CALIF., June 6, 2023</strong>—With a goal to continuously improve myopia control adoption and outcomes, SightGlass Vision is presenting a range of new scientific studies and professional education at the 2023 BCLA Clinical Conference. Taking place from June 9-11 in Manchester, England, the event is expected to attract many of the world’s most prominent ocular health experts.\r\n
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          Three-Year Myopia Control Efficacy of DOTTM Spectacle Lenses in Young Children (Laughton D., et al.) centers on a sub-group six-to-seven-year-olds who participated in the company’s pivotal CYPRESS clinical trial, with investigators noting expectations of highly progressive myopia and a paucity of efficacy data for this age group. After three years, myopia progression among these young children was limited to &lt;1.00 D in 60% of Diffusion Optics TechnologyTM 0.2 spectacle lens wearers compared to 21% of control lens wearers. This data— shared for the first time in Manchester—further supports previously announced safety and efficacy outcomes.\r\n
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          Peripheral Visual Function with DOT Spectacle Lenses for Myopia Control (Aboualizadeh E., et al.) debuts at the BCLA meeting, tapping into the rich CYPRESS data set to review long-term changes in peripheral visual acuity (VA) after three years of Diffusion Optics TechnologyTM spectacle lens wear. Compared to the baseline, peripheral VA improved or remained stable, with no significant differences between the DOT and standard single-vision groups.\r\n
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          Spectacle lenses with SightGlass VisionTM Diffusion Optics TechnologyTM use thousands of micro-dots to softly scatter light to reduce contrast on the retina, a unique mechanism of action to control myopia progression in children. Over the last 18 months, this patent- protected technology with clinically proven efficacy,1,2,3 made its commercial debut in several markets, including China, the Netherlands, and Israel, as well as through preliminary market trials in other countries. The company operates as a joint venture of CooperCompanies and EssilorLuxottica.\r\n
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          <strong>LOS ALTOS, CALIF., April 23, 2023</strong> - SightGlass Vision today announced positive outcomes of multiple studies designed to evaluate the performance of its Diffusion Optics TechnologyTM spectacle lenses, which are designed to slow the progression of myopia in children. All are being presented this week at the 2023 ARVO Annual Meeting in New Orleans.\r\n
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          SightGlass Vision develops innovative technologies and science-based treatments to address the global myopia epidemic, backed by novel and comprehensive research. Its unique Diffusion Optics TechnologyTM is based on ground-breaking discoveries surrounding myopia progression. Spectacle lenses using its patent-protected approach incorporate thousands of micro-dots that softly scatter light to reduce contrast on the retina—a method intended to reduce myopia progression in children. The treatment has completed the three years pivotal multisite clinical study. Founded in 2016, the company now operates as a joint venture of CooperCompanies and EssilorLuxottica to accelerate commercialization opportunities and expand the myopia management category worldwide.\r\n
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          <strong>LOS ALTOS, CALIF., April 12, 2023</strong>—SightGlass Vision will share its innovative myopia control spectacle lens technology at the International Congress of Ophthalmology and Optometry China (COOC), in partnership with Nikon Lenswear. The conference takes place in Shanghai from April 14-16, 2023, attracting the country’s most prominent eye care clinicians, researchers, and educators.\r\n
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          <strong>LOS ALTOS, CALIF., October 24, 2022</strong>—Analysis of 36-month data from the pivotal CYPRESS myopia control clinical trial has demonstrated the safety and efficacy of SightGlass VisionTM spectacle lenses with Diffusion Optics TechnologyTM for children ages six to 10 years at enrollment. The intervention significantly reduced both axial length and cycloplegic SER progression versus the control.\r\n
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          <b><span data-contrast="auto">LOS ALTOS, CALIF., 1 September 2022</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">—When the 18</span><span data-contrast="auto">th</span><span data-contrast="auto"> International Myopia Conference (IMC) opens in Rotterdam next week, it will mark a series of milestones for one of the most promising technology companies in the category. For the first time, SightGlass Vision will exhibit at the meeting, in addition to presenting additional data and insights related to its Diffusion Optics Technology</span><span data-contrast="auto">™</span><span data-contrast="auto"> as well as CYPRESS clinical trial, including preliminary three-year results findings.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}"> </span>\r\n
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          <span data-contrast="auto">“SightGlass Vision is now fully operational. Our entire leadership group is in place, and we are making good progress on commercial launches in markets such as China, Israel, and the Netherlands, with more to come,” said Andrew Sedgwick, the company’s CEO. “Enthusiastic reaction to our latest data analysis on younger children enrolled in CYPRESS, which suggests we have a promising approach to myopia control for children as early as age six, is inspiring—to our team and the eye care profession. We’re looking forward to discussing those findings in even greater depth at the IMC.” </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}"> </span>\r\n
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          <span data-contrast="auto">The last several decades have seen a steady rise in the prevalence of myopia worldwide, notably under the effect of lifestyle changes. Today affecting 2.6 billion people globally, it is estimated that nearly 5 billion people—half the world’s population—will be myopic by 2050.₄</span><span data-contrast="auto"> Myopia is the leading cause of visual impairment in children and, over time, may contribute to an increased risk of developing permanent vision impairment, including macular degeneration, retinal detachment, cataract and glaucoma, and blindness associated with high myopia.⁵</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}"> </span>\r\n
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          SightGlass Vision develops innovative technologies and science-based treatments to address the global myopia epidemic, backed by novel and comprehensive research. Its unique Diffusion Optics Technology™️ is based on ground-breaking discoveries surrounding myopia progression. Spectacle lenses using its patent-protected approach incorporate thousands of micro-dots that softly scatter light to reduce contrast on the retina—a method intended to reduce myopia progression in children. The treatment is currently in year three of a pivotal multisite clinical study. Founded in 2016, the company now operates as a joint venture of CooperCompanies and EssilorLuxottica to accelerate commercialization opportunities and expand the myopia management category worldwide.\r\n
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          McDougall Communications for SightGlass Vision\r\n
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           \t<li>Hyman L, et al. <em>Relationship of Age, Sex, and Ethnicity with Myopia Progression and Axial Elongation in the Correction of Myopia Evaluation Trial</em>. Archives of Ophthalmology. 2005;123(7):977 987.</li>\r\n
           \t<li>Verkicharla PK, Kammari P, Das AV. <em>Myopia progression varies with age and severity of myopia</em>. PLOS ONE. 2020;15(11):e0241759.</li>\r\n
           \t<li>SGV data on file 2022. Control of Myopia Using Peripheral Diffusion Lenses: Efficacy and Safety Study, 3-Year Final Report (n = 256, 14 North American sites).</li>\r\n
           \t<li>Holden et al. Global Prevalence of myopia and high myopia and temporal trends from 2000 through 2050. <em>Ophthalmology</em> 2016. 123(5):1036-42</li>\r\n
           \t<li>Tideman JW et al. Association of axial length with risk of uncorrectable visual impairment for Europeans with myopia. <em>JAMA Ophthalmol</em>. 2016;134:1355-1363</li>\r\n
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