The Myopia Epidemic1
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is an increasingly common eye health issue that you should be aware of.
It can impact the healthy development of your child’s eyes—and their future vision.2-8 Today, we’re facing a worldwide Myopia Epidemic. An entire generation of children is on its way to worse vision than their parents. What are the causes of nearsightedness and why is myopia increasing? While genetics is a factor,9-11 science points to changing visual demands12-19 and less time outdoors12,17,20-26 as key factors linked to the myopia boom.
*Myopia and other uncorrected refractive error.
Is Your Child Myopic?
As a parent, it’s natural to be concerned about your child’s eyes.
Nearsightedness in children tends to get worse as they grow and can put them at a much higher risk for eye disease in adulthood.29 Keep an eye out for some of the common myopia symptoms including:
• Blurry vision when looking at objects in the distance
• Squinting to see more clearly
• Headaches due to eyestrain
Assess your child’s risks now with our comprehensive myopia risk checklist.
Introducing Euclid Emerald Ortho-K Treatment for Clear Sight Overnight
When you know there’s more you can do for your child’s vision, the future looks bright. The Euclid Emerald myopia management treatment helps you say goodbye to the hassle of wearing glasses or contact lenses and say hello to visual freedom.
With Euclid Emerald, you can help protect your child’s vision by managing childhood myopia.
Find an Eye Care Professional Near You
Schedule an eye exam with a certified Euclid eye care professional today to see if Euclid Emerald treatment is right to manage your child’s myopia. Help free your child from needing glasses or contact lenses for nearsightedness during the day.