Question
I’m in the first year of junior high school, but my myopia hasn’t improved. Is there still hope for treatment?
Answer
The age and severity of your child’s myopia are related, as children’s eyes are not yet fully mature, leading to myopia. During this growth process, children’s eyes will gradually become normal. Children under 7 years old with mild myopia usually do not need to wear glasses. However, if the myopia is severe or accompanied by strabismus, it is important to have an eye examination and correct it promptly to prevent amblyopia or a decline in vision. As children grow older than 7, cases of strabismus and myopia may increase, but the severity of myopia tends to decrease. Therefore, it is best to have an eye examination once a year and gradually reduce the time spent wearing glasses. This trend will continue into adolescence or even beyond.