Pediatric Ophthamology
Myopia in children
Myopia in children is a refractive error that occurs when distant objects are projected onto a point in front of the retina instead of on it. This results in a distorted perception of the image and, therefore, blurred and blurred vision.
Children suffering from myopia are characterized by alterations in the different structures of the eye such as its corneal curvature, the optical power of their crystalline lens (excessive power) or the size of their eyeball (excessive length).
Myopia is the most common visual defect among people under the age of 45 and can be associated with other refractive errors, such as astigmatism (myopic astigmatism) and presbyopia or eyestrain.
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MYOPIA
Causes of myopia in children
GENETIC
Myopia has an important hereditary component, although it can appear in people with no family history.
PATHOLOGICAL
Certain diseases can trigger the appearance of this refractive error temporarily or permanently.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Tasks that require continuous close focus or poorly lit environments can lead to vision problems.
Symptoms of myopia
The main symptom of the patient with myopia is that they have poor distance vision and yet optimal near vision. Other symptoms you may suffer from are eye strain, headache, difficulty concentrating, permanent dry/itchy eyes, etc.
Myopia at different ages
Infancy
Symptoms of myopia may appear from an early age. For this reason, it is advisable to have a complete ophthalmologic examination from the age of 3-4 years to detect or rule out latent visual alterations.
Adolescence
Myopia can progress during this stage of intense body development. In general, myopia tends to stabilize after the age of 20, although its evolution will vary from case to case.
Adulthood
Myopia can also occur in adulthood. Although some people prefer optical correction, refractive surgery offers a variety of options to eliminate dependence on glasses and/or contact lenses.
