19/07/2024
Each diopter increment in myopia increases the risk of myopia maculopathy by 67%.
The Singapore Optometric Association (SOA) strongly echoes the rising prevalence of myopia in recent years.
We are proud that our community optometrists play a crucial role in detecting and managing myopia. With advancements in the science of myopia management, supported by various clinical studies, optometrists are actively providing myopia management advice to parents and young individuals.
Basic lifestyle changes such as:
1.Spending more time outdoors
2.Reducing near work and taking frequent breaks
And various corrective measures such as:
1.Myopia control spectacles lenses
2.Soft Myopia Control Lenses
3.Overnight Orthokeratology lenses
and pharmaceutical atropine in various concentration have been proven to slow down myopia progression and further reduce the risk of developing ocular pathologies later in life.
The 3 'O'sβOphthalmologist, Optometrists, and Opticiansβcan work closely together in the battle to reduce eye elongation that endangers our precious vision.
The SOA would like to remind the public to have eye examination once a year. There is no minimum age for visual screening in children to detect refractive errors and binocular anomalies.
High myopes (those with significant shortsightedness) should have their eyes checked regularly to ensure eye health and allow for early detection of potential issues.
Start early, but remember, it's never too late to take action for myopia management to slow down eyeball elongation.
