What Is Myopia?
9. Treatment
Eyeglasses and contact lenses work similarly, although one is worn outwardly while the other is worn on the cornea of the eyes. However, eyeglasses are the most common treatment among people with myopia. Whether eyeglasses or contact lenses, corrective lenses are used to refocus light directly onto the retina by correcting the refractive error, thereby regaining normal vision.
Corneal refractive therapy, also known as orthokeratology, is a nonsurgical procedure that can temporarily restore normal vision. The procedure involves wearing a series of specially designed contact lenses for limited time periods. These lenses gradually reshape your cornea, thereby changing how light enters the eye. Surgery, specifically laser surgery, is done with the purpose of reshaping the eye in order to correct the refractive error. However, the surgery can only be done on adults and not on children whose eyes are still developing.
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