Health Awareness
Future of Healthcare
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Why myopia is rising in children — and how new lenses can help control its progression
Innovative lens technology has been shown to control the progression of myopia in children. It’s an exciting development, says Ben Marchant, Director, Colin Lee Opticians. Are you seeing more children with myopia? Ben Marchant: Unfortunately, yes. Historically, myopia onset occurs in teenage years. However, over the last decade, we’ve seen a rise in younger children....
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Why childhood myopia should be detected as early as possible
A child may not be displaying symptoms of myopia (shortsightedness) — but it’s still important to get their eyes tested regularly in case any optical interventions are necessary. Parents and carers aren’t always aware of the importance of getting children’s eyes tested regularly. That should change, insists Charlotte Timbury, Director of Medical and Professional Affairs...
