What is Myopia?

The eyeball gets longer with more myopia.

Myopia Epidemic 

In 2010 in USA, 35% of the population was myopic or nearsighted

In 2050 in the USA, it is projected that 55% of the population will be myopic

More people will have higher prescriptions overtime.

Long-Term Implications of Having Myopia

Having myopia increases your risk of certain eye diseases that can cause blindness.

What vision can look like when normal vision is compared to certain myopia-related eye diseases.

If you have a -6.00 Rx, and decide to do nothing to treat your myopia, you are at a 21.5x risk for a retinal detachment and a 40x risk for myopic maculopathy.

Evidence shows that if you treat myopia and reduce it by 50%, you can significantly reduce your risk of serious eye diseases.

What Causes Myopia?

Having parents with myopia can increase your risk.

If your child gets an eye exam at 6 years-old and their Rx is +0.75 or less, then they are at a high risk of developing myopia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Risks and Benefits of Myopia Management

There is a risk of developing microbial keratitis with contact lens wear.

These are other red-eye conditions that may development with contact lens wear.

Studies show that there is actually a very low risk of development complications with contact lens wear.