Question
My child has myopia issues, especially since they started showing signs at just 11 years old, with one eye having -1.75 myopia and the other -2.75. Besides wearing glasses, are there any other treatment methods available?
Answer
For the myopia situation you mentioned, in addition to wearing traditional myopia glasses, you can consider using orthokeratology lenses. These are rigid gas-permeable contact lenses that the child wears overnight before bed and removes upon waking up, allowing for clear vision throughout the day without the need for glasses. Moreover, these lenses can also help slow down the progression of myopia. However, the cost of orthokeratology lenses is relatively high, and they typically need to be replaced every two years.