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Myopia Control Treatment in Bangalore

Specialized clinic to slow nearsightedness progression using glasses, drops, or contacts.

About This Treatment

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a problem of the eye growing too long. Higher levels of myopia carry a significantly increased risk of potentially blinding retinal complications. Global estimates showed the prevalence of myopia will increase from about 20% now to 50% by 2050. The Myopia Control Clinic at Navkiran Netralaya is headed by Dr Pallovee C Palaniswamy who specializes in management of children and young adults with myopia.

What Causes Myopia?

Myopia arises from the excessive growth with the elongation of the eyeball. This results in light rays from distant objects focusing in front of the retina instead of on the retina. Distant objects are thus seen to be blurred but near objects remain clear. The younger a child develops myopia, the higher are the potential risks for the child’s eye health.

High myopia is -6.00D or greater. High myopia is a concern because it can lead to serious complications. Complications related to high myopia include:

Posterior subcapsular cataracts
Glaucoma
Myopic macular degeneration
Retinal detachment
Myopic strabismus

If the myopia is progressing, early interventions are critical. It is very important to slow myopia progression before high myopia develops.

Myopia Control Strategies include:

Environmental factors and Lifestyle Modifications.
Special Type of Myopia Control Spectacle lenses like DIMS AND H.A.L.T
Low Dose Atropine Eye drops
Contact Lenses for Myopia
Orthokeratology Contact Lenses

Follow-Up and Monitoring

Follow up visits for children with progressive Myopia is a must and based on the Myopia management method you choose, you will need to meet the Ophthalmologist every 3 – 6 months. This helps the doctor to monitor the Myopia progression and make changes necessary to ensure minimal progression.

Also for parents that are looking at correction through LASIK in the future please remember that if the power is beyond -6.00D – this operation is not feasible.

Every diopter of control improves the quality of life of your child ! Hence be alert and promptly consult to diagnose and manage your child’s myopia today!

Other Services

Cataract Surgery

Advanced surgery to remove clouding lens and restore vision through safe lens replacement.

Micro Incision Cataract Surgery (MICS)

Advanced approach to cataract surgery through incision less than 1.8 mm, leading to improved outcomes.

Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery

Modern ultrasound-based cataract removal using tiny probes for painless vision restoration.

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Common FAQs

1. Newborn infants are able to see, but as they use their eyes during the first months of life, vision improves. During early childhood years, the visual system changes quickly, and vision continues to develop. If a child cannot use his or her eyes normally, vision does not develop properly and may even decrease. After the first nine years of life, the visual system is usually fully developed and usually cannot be changed. 2. The development of equal vision in both eyes is necessary for normal vision. Many occupations are not open to people who have good vision in one eye only. If the vision in one eye should be lost later in life from an accident or illness, it is essential that the other eye have normal vision. Without normal vision in at least one eye, a person is visually impaired.

Most paediatricians test vision as part of a child’s medical examination. They may refer a child to an ophthalmologist if there is any sign of an eye condition. The American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Paediatrics recommend the first vision screening occur in the hospital as part of a newborn baby’s discharge examination.Visual function (including ocular alignment, etc.) also should be checked by the paediatrician or family physician during routine well-child exams (typically at two, four, and six months of age). Later amblyopia and repeat alignment screenings should take place at three years of age and then yearly after school age. If you suspect your child suffers from decreased vision: 1. Amblyopia (poor vision in an otherwise normal appearing eye), refractive error (nearsightedness or farsightedness), or strabismus (misalignment of the eye in any direction). 2. If there are hereditary factors that might predispose your child to eye disease, please make an appointment with our paediatric ophthalmologist as soon as possible. 3. New techniques make it possible to test vision in infants and young children. 4. If there is a family history of misaligned eyes, childhood cataracts, or a serious eye disease, an ophthalmologist can begin checking your child’s vision at a very early age.

Adults should undergo eye examinations at the following intervals: 1. Individuals aged 18-39 with no vision problems or risk factors should have their eyes examined every 1-2 years. 2. Adults over 40 years old with no additional risk factors should schedule annual eye exams. 3. Patients with underlying health conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, or other systemic diseases, should undergo eye examinations every six months as they are more at risk of ocular complications. 4. Even individuals with glaucoma or a strong family history of glaucoma need prompt check-ups.

Our Specialists

Dr. K. Palaniswamy

Glaucoma and Cataract Surgeon

Dr. Pallovee C Palaniswamy

Cataract Surgeon, Paediatric ophthalmologist and Strabismologist, Medical Retina Specialist.

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