Article Published on 26.10.2023

How does contrast affect myopia?

How does contrast affect myopia?

 

Myopia is an eyesight issue on the rise in children worldwide. For a long time, scientists thought it was just the result of genetics. Specifically, if your parents had myopia, it was believed that you were more at risk of developing it too.

But new studies have shown that myopia is also closely linked to lifestyle and visual contrast. So, how does contrast affect myopia?

 

What do myopia and contrast sensitivity mean?

The first step to understanding the link between myopia and contrast is understanding what those two terms even mean.

Myopia, a definition

Myopia is a common vision problem that causes far-away objects to appear blurry while close-by things can remain clear and defined.

This is typically caused by your eyeball having an unusually elongated shape. Indeed, this causes light entering the eye to focus in front of the retina. This leads to blurry vision, especially while looking at far-away objects.

If your children have myopia, they could have trouble seeing the classroom board clearly, and distinguishing faces from far away, which could impact their academic development. An important issue, which can also be progressive, as myopia tends to get worse throughout childhood years.

What is contrast?

Contrast is the ability to distinguish every detail from a small object. It lets you see shapes and patterns and identify two things of the same color side by side.

How does contrast affect myopia?

While the two seem entirely unlinked, It has been shown that contrast could be important to understanding myopia(1).

Why does contrast affect myopia?

So, if vision is linked to contrast, how does that affect the prevalence of myopia in kids?

Well, myopia, as we said before, is caused by the elongation of the eye, which causes the light entering the eye not to reach the right places, causing blurry vision.

Contrast theory has revealed that high retinal contrast overstimulates the retina to signal the eye to elongate. And what are the perfect examples of high retinal contrast? Near work reading, computer screens.

By managing this contrast, we could lower the signal driving the eye to grow and slow the progression of myopia.

How can we manage contrast and, therefore, myopia?

Now that we have identified what contrast is, here are some tips for managing it.

Encourage a healthy lifestyle

 

A straightforward way to manage contrast in your child’s daily life is to have them spend more time outside. Getting some sunshine, playing outdoor sports, and limiting screen time may benefit your child’s vision development.

Treat with Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses

Incorporating lifestyle changes is always beneficial for children. However, for kids with myopia, new ways exist to prevent its progression, notably thanks to Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses.

A pioneer in myopia and contrast management, Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses integrate light scattering elements into the lenses, softening contrast at all distances.

A technology that has clinically proven effects in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old (2).

Conclusion

Myopia can seem complicated to manage for any parent with a troubled vision kid. However, thanks to new technology such as the Diffusion Optics Technology™, managing it to help ensure that your child has fewer vision issues in the future may now be possible. Contact your eye care professional and learn more about Diffusion Optics Technology™!

 

(1) Greenwald SH, Kuchenbecker JA, Rowlan JS, Neitz J, Neitz M. Role of a Dual Splicing and Amino Acid Code in Myopia, Cone Dysfunction and Cone Dystrophy Associated with L/M Opsin Interchange Mutations. Transl Vis Sci Technol. 2017;6(3)

(2) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)

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        If your children have myopia, they could have trouble seeing the classroom board clearly, and distinguishing faces from far away, which could impact their academic development. An important issue, which can also be progressive, as myopia tends to get worse throughout childhood years.\r\n
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        Well, myopia, as we said before, is caused by the elongation of the eye, which causes the light entering the eye not to reach the right places, causing blurry vision.\r\n
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        Encourage a healthy lifestyle\r\n
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        A straightforward way to manage contrast in your child’s daily life is to have them spend more time outside. Getting some sunshine, playing outdoor sports, and limiting screen time may benefit your child’s vision development.\r\n
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        Treat with Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses\r\n
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        Incorporating lifestyle changes is always beneficial for children. However, for kids with myopia, new ways exist to prevent its progression, notably thanks to <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses</a>.\r\n
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        A pioneer in myopia and contrast management, Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses integrate light scattering elements into the lenses, softening contrast at all distances.\r\n
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        A technology that has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinically proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old (2).\r\n
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      Myopia is an eyesight issue <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(20)31043-5/fulltext">on the rise </a>in children worldwide. For a long time, scientists thought it was just the result of genetics. Specifically, if your parents had myopia, it was believed that you were more at risk of developing it too.\r\n
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      Myopia is a common vision problem that causes far-away objects to appear blurry while close-by things can remain clear and defined.\r\n
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      If your children have myopia, they could have trouble seeing the classroom board clearly, and distinguishing faces from far away, which could impact their academic development. An important issue, which can also be progressive, as myopia tends to get worse throughout childhood years.\r\n
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      Myopia is an eyesight issue <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(20)31043-5/fulltext">on the rise </a>in children worldwide. For a long time, scientists thought it was just the result of genetics. Specifically, if your parents had myopia, it was believed that you were more at risk of developing it too.\r\n
      \r\n
      But new <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930266/">studies</a> have shown that myopia is also closely linked to lifestyle and visual contrast. So, how does contrast affect myopia?\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      What do myopia and contrast sensitivity mean?\r\n
      \r\n
      The first step to understanding the link between myopia and contrast is understanding what those two terms even mean.\r\n
      \r\n
      Myopia, a definition\r\n
      \r\n
      Myopia is a common vision problem that causes far-away objects to appear blurry while close-by things can remain clear and defined.\r\n
      \r\n
      This is typically caused by your eyeball having an unusually elongated shape. Indeed, this causes light entering the eye to focus in front of the retina. This leads to blurry vision, especially while looking at far-away objects.\r\n
      \r\n
      If your children have myopia, they could have trouble seeing the classroom board clearly, and distinguishing faces from far away, which could impact their academic development. An important issue, which can also be progressive, as myopia tends to get worse throughout childhood years.\r\n
      \r\n
      What is contrast?\r\n
      \r\n
      Contrast is the ability to distinguish every detail from a small object. It lets you see shapes and patterns and identify two things of the same color side by side.\r\n
      \r\n
      How does contrast affect myopia?\r\n
      \r\n
      While the two seem entirely unlinked, It has been shown that contrast could be important to understanding myopia(1).\r\n
      \r\n
      Why does contrast affect myopia?\r\n
      \r\n
      So, if vision is linked to contrast, how does that affect the prevalence of myopia in kids?\r\n
      \r\n
      Well, myopia, as we said before, is caused by the elongation of the eye, which causes the light entering the eye not to reach the right places, causing blurry vision.\r\n
      \r\n
      <a href="https://www.myopiaprofile.com/contrast-signalling-myopia-novel-spectacle-lens/">Contrast theory</a> has revealed that high retinal contrast overstimulates the retina to signal the eye to elongate. And what are the perfect examples of high retinal contrast? Near work reading, computer screens.\r\n
      \r\n
      By managing this contrast, we could lower the signal driving the eye to grow and slow the progression of myopia.\r\n
      \r\n
      How can we manage contrast and, therefore, myopia?\r\n
      \r\n
      Now that we have identified what contrast is, here are some tips for managing it.\r\n
      \r\n
      Encourage a healthy lifestyle\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
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      A straightforward way to manage contrast in your child’s daily life is to have them spend more time outside. Getting some sunshine, playing outdoor sports, and limiting screen time may benefit your child’s vision development.\r\n
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      Treat with Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses\r\n
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      Incorporating lifestyle changes is always beneficial for children. However, for kids with myopia, new ways exist to prevent its progression, notably thanks to <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses</a>.\r\n
      \r\n
      A pioneer in myopia and contrast management, Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses integrate light scattering elements into the lenses, softening contrast at all distances.\r\n
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      A technology that has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinically proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old (2).\r\n
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              <h1><strong>What is contrast theory? </strong></h1>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Ever since the 2000s and the introduction of smartphones, our lifestyle has drastically changed. You often hear parents telling their kids about that time when, when they were growing up, they didn’t have smartphones or unlimited gaming possibilities, and sitting hours in front of a screen was just not a thing.\r\n
              \r\n
              Well, times are changing, and nowadays, children spend more and more time indoors, developing strong digital habits from a young age and looking at and communicating through screens much more. And this keeps on evolving. According to a <a href="https://thevisioncouncil.org/blog/vision-council-shines-light-protecting-sight-and-health-multi-screen-era">Vision Council report</a>, 80% of adults report using digital devices for more than two hours a day. A lifestyle that could impact their health, specifically their vision.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Indeed, these screens and time spent on near activities indoors aren’t just concerning because it makes them less prone to physical activities. It is problematic as it causes them to spend more time in high-contrast environments rather than in low-contrast environments. And why is that bad? Well, new research led by geneticians Profs. Neitz has linked this high contrast environment to the development of myopia: it is contrast theory.\r\n
              \r\n
              Here is everything you need to know about contrast theory and how it could affect your child’s vision development.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h2>What exactly are contrast and myopia?</h2>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              To reduce the development of myopia in children, one must first understand the link between contrast and the elongation of the eye, based on the breakthrough discovery that abnormally high contrast on the retina may lead to myopia progression.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3>What is myopia?</h3>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Myopia, or nearsightedness, occurs when your children have trouble seeing things clearly from far away. This could be a classroom board, a tv, or traffic signs. Their vision is much clearer when they look at nearby objects.\r\n
              \r\n
              This is caused by an elongated eyeball shape, which means the light entering the eye does not focus on the retina correctly and therefore causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
              \r\n
              Myopia is far from being just a minor inconvenience that makes your child need glasses. It has been estimated(1) that half the world’s population will be myopic by 2050, making it a true epidemic that could impact your child’s health in the future, potentially causing sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
              \r\n
              A condition to look out for and treat accordingly, especially in kids, since it particularly affects children during their school years.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3>What is a high or a low contrast environment?</h3>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              The photographers among you might already be familiar with contrast in a picture. It is when an element of a picture is enhanced by the accentuation of darker or brighter elements.\r\n
              \r\n
              In our everyday lives, this occurs mainly when we are indoors and staring at screens or reading books. This is a high-contrast environment.\r\n
              \r\n
              On the other hand, being outside is considered to be in a low-contrast environment. The colors can be more similar, for example lots of different shades of green on a countryside walk.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h2>What is contrast theory, and why is it linked to myopia?</h2>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              While researching how to prevent and control myopia, studies(2) have started to pay close attention to its link with contrast and even theorized that managing contrast could be important  to myopia control.\r\n
              <h3>What is contrast theory?</h3>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              After decades of research, studies led by genetician Profs. Neitz have found that these high-contrast environments in which our modern societies evolve could be closely linked to the prevalence of myopia.\r\n
              \r\n
              Specifically, our team has hypothesized that this high contrast, when detected by our retina, leads to excessive eye elongation, which, as seen before, is the cause of myopia. Therefore, managing contrast could lower the retina’s signal to the eye to keep elongating and therefore slow down myopia progression.\r\n
              \r\n
              This is <a href="https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1258672/v1/48b1471f-8e7f-4dc8-8a7f-e96ab273e507.pdf?c=1647329372">contrast theory</a>. A clinical trial(3) was created to validate those findings, which it did with flying colors.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3>Wait, isn’t myopia linked to lifestyle?</h3>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Recent <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10654-019-00512-7">studies</a> have proven that myopia is linked to lifestyle.\r\n
              \r\n
              In fact, <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8837331/">research</a> has shown that if your child spent more time outdoors, rather than inside and staring at screens or books from a close distance, they could be less at risk of developing myopia.\r\n
              \r\n
              A full circle that links lifestyle to the development of myopia. This means that managing contrast could be important to control the progression of myopia.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h2>Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses: Managing contrast to reduce myopia progression</h2>\r\n
              Myopia is one of the <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930268/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20immediately,and%20blindness%20across%20many%20countries.">leading causes of blindnes</a><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930268/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20immediately,and%20blindness%20across%20many%20countries.">s</a> in many countries across the world and a true epidemic. Following the emergence of contrast theory, new spectacles were developed, the Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, that could help slow the progression of myopia in children.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3>Why is controlling myopia important</h3>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Myopia isn’t simply an inconvenient eyesight issue. It develops particularly quickly in children, as their eyes are still growing. Besides, having myopia early on in childhood is <a href="https://apao60.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Epidemiology-of-Myopia.pdf">associated with high myopia</a> in adult years, which could then lead to sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
              \r\n
              While myopia is not yet curable, slowing down its progression is a good first step. Bring your children for regular eye examinations. And, if they do develop myopia, enquire about Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses.\r\n
              \r\n
              <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-1079" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/KVs021-e1687859959280-1024x765.png" alt="" width="1024" height="765" />\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3>Diffusion Optics Technology™ and its importance on myopia and contrast control</h3>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Contrast theory has shown that managing contrast could be important  to managing myopia. Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are the ideal solution to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
              \r\n
              Indeed, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are fitted with light scattering elements. This is designed to reduce the retina’s signal to the eye to keep elongating and therefore slow down the progression of myopia.\r\n
              \r\n
              A pioneer solution in myopia management that has been endorsed by <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinical studies</a> with children aged 6-10 years old (4).\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>Conclusion:</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              Contrast theory, which closely links high contrast environments to the progression of myopia, could be important in slowing down the epidemic of myopia globally. One way to reduce exposure to these high-contrast environments? Encourage your children to play outdoors and enjoy activities other than screen time, and do not forget to take them to regular eye examinations with eye-care professionals. They will be able to assess your child’s vision and, if your kid does develop myopia, prescribe Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses to slow down its progression.\r\n
              \r\n
              --------------\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              (1) Holden BA, Fricke TR, Wilson DA, Jong M, Naidoo KS, Sankaridurg P, Wong TY, Naduvilath TJ, Resnikoff S, Global Prevalence of Myopia and High Myopia and Temporal Trends from 2000 through 2050, Ophthalmology, May 2016 Volume 123, Issue 5, Pages 1036–1042.\r\n
              \r\n
              (2) (3) (4) Rappon J, et al. Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS). Br J Ophthalmol Epub ahead of print: 01/09/22
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                <strong>What is contrast theory? </strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Ever since the 2000s and the introduction of smartphones, our lifestyle has drastically changed. You often hear parents telling their kids about that time when, when they were growing up, they didn’t have smartphones or unlimited gaming possibilities, and sitting hours in front of a screen was just not a thing.\r\n
                \r\n
                Well, times are changing, and nowadays, children spend more and more time indoors, developing strong digital habits from a young age and looking at and communicating through screens much more. And this keeps on evolving. According to a <a href="https://thevisioncouncil.org/blog/vision-council-shines-light-protecting-sight-and-health-multi-screen-era">Vision Council report</a>, 80% of adults report using digital devices for more than two hours a day. A lifestyle that could impact their health, specifically their vision.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Indeed, these screens and time spent on near activities indoors aren’t just concerning because it makes them less prone to physical activities. It is problematic as it causes them to spend more time in high-contrast environments rather than in low-contrast environments. And why is that bad? Well, new research led by geneticians Profs. Neitz has linked this high contrast environment to the development of myopia: it is contrast theory.\r\n
                \r\n
                Here is everything you need to know about contrast theory and how it could affect your child’s vision development.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                What exactly are contrast and myopia?\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                To reduce the development of myopia in children, one must first understand the link between contrast and the elongation of the eye, based on the breakthrough discovery that abnormally high contrast on the retina may lead to myopia progression.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                What is myopia?\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Myopia, or nearsightedness, occurs when your children have trouble seeing things clearly from far away. This could be a classroom board, a tv, or traffic signs. Their vision is much clearer when they look at nearby objects.\r\n
                \r\n
                This is caused by an elongated eyeball shape, which means the light entering the eye does not focus on the retina correctly and therefore causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
                \r\n
                Myopia is far from being just a minor inconvenience that makes your child need glasses. It has been estimated(1) that half the world’s population will be myopic by 2050, making it a true epidemic that could impact your child’s health in the future, potentially causing sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
                \r\n
                A condition to look out for and treat accordingly, especially in kids, since it particularly affects children during their school years.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                What is a high or a low contrast environment?\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                The photographers among you might already be familiar with contrast in a picture. It is when an element of a picture is enhanced by the accentuation of darker or brighter elements.\r\n
                \r\n
                In our everyday lives, this occurs mainly when we are indoors and staring at screens or reading books. This is a high-contrast environment.\r\n
                \r\n
                On the other hand, being outside is considered to be in a low-contrast environment. The colors can be more similar, for example lots of different shades of green on a countryside walk.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                What is contrast theory, and why is it linked to myopia?\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                While researching how to prevent and control myopia, studies(2) have started to pay close attention to its link with contrast and even theorized that managing contrast could be important  to myopia control.\r\n
                \r\n
                What is contrast theory?\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                After decades of research, studies led by genetician Profs. Neitz have found that these high-contrast environments in which our modern societies evolve could be closely linked to the prevalence of myopia.\r\n
                \r\n
                Specifically, our team has hypothesized that this high contrast, when detected by our retina, leads to excessive eye elongation, which, as seen before, is the cause of myopia. Therefore, managing contrast could lower the retina’s signal to the eye to keep elongating and therefore slow down myopia progression.\r\n
                \r\n
                This is <a href="https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1258672/v1/48b1471f-8e7f-4dc8-8a7f-e96ab273e507.pdf?c=1647329372">contrast theory</a>. A clinical trial(3) was created to validate those findings, which it did with flying colors.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Wait, isn’t myopia linked to lifestyle?\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Recent <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10654-019-00512-7">studies</a> have proven that myopia is linked to lifestyle.\r\n
                \r\n
                In fact, <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8837331/">research</a> has shown that if your child spent more time outdoors, rather than inside and staring at screens or books from a close distance, they could be less at risk of developing myopia.\r\n
                \r\n
                A full circle that links lifestyle to the development of myopia. This means that managing contrast could be important to control the progression of myopia.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses: Managing contrast to reduce myopia progression\r\n
                \r\n
                Myopia is one of the <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930268/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20immediately,and%20blindness%20across%20many%20countries.">leading causes of blindnes</a><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930268/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20immediately,and%20blindness%20across%20many%20countries.">s</a> in many countries across the world and a true epidemic. Following the emergence of contrast theory, new spectacles were developed, the Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, that could help slow the progression of myopia in children.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Why is controlling myopia important\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Myopia isn’t simply an inconvenient eyesight issue. It develops particularly quickly in children, as their eyes are still growing. Besides, having myopia early on in childhood is <a href="https://apao60.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Epidemiology-of-Myopia.pdf">associated with high myopia</a> in adult years, which could then lead to sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
                \r\n
                While myopia is not yet curable, slowing down its progression is a good first step. Bring your children for regular eye examinations. And, if they do develop myopia, enquire about Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Diffusion Optics Technology™ and its importance on myopia and contrast control\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Contrast theory has shown that managing contrast could be important  to managing myopia. Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are the ideal solution to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
                \r\n
                Indeed, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are fitted with light scattering elements. This is designed to reduce the retina’s signal to the eye to keep elongating and therefore slow down the progression of myopia.\r\n
                \r\n
                A pioneer solution in myopia management that has been endorsed by <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinical studies</a> with children aged 6-10 years old (4).\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Conclusion:</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                Contrast theory, which closely links high contrast environments to the progression of myopia, could be important in slowing down the epidemic of myopia globally. One way to reduce exposure to these high-contrast environments? Encourage your children to play outdoors and enjoy activities other than screen time, and do not forget to take them to regular eye examinations with eye-care professionals. They will be able to assess your child’s vision and, if your kid does develop myopia, prescribe Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses to slow down its progression.\r\n
                \r\n
                ————–\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                (1) Holden BA, Fricke TR, Wilson DA, Jong M, Naidoo KS, Sankaridurg P, Wong TY, Naduvilath TJ, Resnikoff S, Global Prevalence of Myopia and High Myopia and Temporal Trends from 2000 through 2050, Ophthalmology, May 2016 Volume 123, Issue 5, Pages 1036–1042.\r\n
                \r\n
                (2) (3) (4) Rappon J, et al. Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS). Br J Ophthalmol Epub ahead of print: 01/09/22
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              <h1><strong>The prevention of eye disease in children - 4 top tips</strong></h1>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              We know the health of your child’s eyes is bound to be your number one priority and you’re going to want to do everything you can to protect it. The good news is that while some <strong>eye diseases</strong> such as myopia can be hereditary, there is plenty you can do to slow its progression. Even better news is that some <strong>eye problem symptoms</strong> can be avoided entirely if you follow a few simple steps. We have put together a list of the top 4 ways to help prevent <strong>eye health problems</strong> developing in your child and slow the progression of existing conditions.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h2><strong>Encourage them to spend more time outside with their friends</strong></h2>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Encouraging your child to play outside more often may help their short-sightedness progress less quickly.  In fact, spending two hours a day outside, especially when your child is very young, may even delay the onset of myopia. A recent <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5341622/">study</a> found that time spent outdoors between the ages of three and nine greatly reduced the incidence of myopia once the children reached the ages of ten to fifteen.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Although the exact reasons for this are not yet fully understood it seems that being outside in the natural light appears to protect against myopia. It is thought to be a combination of the brightness of the light and looking at objects at long distances. It may also be in some way related to exposure to UV light on the eye and the retina.\r\n
              \r\n
              Whatever the reason, playing outside with their friends has got to be a fun way to look after their eyes!\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h2><strong>Protect eyes from the sun</strong></h2>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              According to the <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-sun-protection">World Health Organization</a> a significant part of your child’s exposure to UV is going to happen before they turn 18. But while we all know the importance of applying sunscreen to skin, eyes need to be protected too. UV damage increases the risk of sight-threatening conditions such as cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and even eye cancers later in life. Children are more at risk than adults as their pupils are bigger and their lenses let in 70% more UV. It is therefore really important  to take steps to protect your child’s eyes from the sun from an early age. Especially as children love being outside when it’s sunny, and adore being in the pool or down by the shore, where light reflects off the water making exposure higher.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3><strong>Wear sunglasses</strong></h3>\r\n
              Sunglasses that sit close to the eye and wrap around the head are the best option for your child as they provide most protection by blocking out more light. But make sure they carry a high level of UV protection. Low quality tinted lenses, without a UV filter, can do more damage than not wearing sunglasses at all, because they cause the pupil to dilate, letting in more light. A big floppy hat will also shade your child’s eyes, although we know it might not always be easy to keep it on them!\r\n
              <h3><strong>Avoid the water when the sun is at its strongest</strong></h3>\r\n
              If your child is a water baby try to take them to the pool or seaside when UV radiation is least strong – the early morning or late afternoon - and limit their time in the water where it’s unlikely that sunglasses or a hat are going to stay on.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3><strong>Make sure regular lenses have a UV filter</strong></h3>\r\n
              Remember that the sun can cause damage all year round so if your child wears glasses make sure the lenses have a UV filter.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h2><strong>Encourage safer screen use</strong></h2>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              We know digital devices are an integral part of every child’s life these days but prolonged near vision activity may increase the onset of myopia. Try and encourage safer screen use in your child to reduce the risk. Some of it can even be fun!\r\n
              <h3><strong>Keep screens 18 to 24 inches from eyes</strong></h3>\r\n
              Encourage your child to keep an elbow-to-wrist distance between their devices and their eyes. You can help them do this by demonstrating how to do it yourself and getting them to copy you. First make a fist and then sit it  gently against your eyes. The distance from eye to  elbow is the distance your child should aim to view objects from.\r\n
              <h3><strong>Follow the 20 - 20 - 20 rule</strong></h3>\r\n
              It’s also a good idea to encourage your child to  take regular breaks and glance up from the screen from time to time. The 20/20/20 rule is a good one to get them to follow. It’s very simple - every 20 minutes your child should look at a distance of 20 meters for 20 seconds. You could even set an alarm to remind them to do this. Following the 20/20/20 rule allows the eye muscles that turn in when reading to relax. It is strain and fatigue of these muscles that is thought to be one of the factors related to myopia progression.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3><strong>Limit screen use before bedtime</strong></h3>\r\n
              Try and make sure all digital devices are put away at least an hour before bedtime as the blue light screens emit can adversely affect natural sleep cycles and lack of sleep has been linked to the progression of myopia in <a href="https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/late-bedtime-linked-with-myopia">some studies</a>. Perhaps you could turn that hour into family time and read a story together instead!\r\n
              <h2><strong>Schedule regular eye exams</strong></h2>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              The best thing you can do for your child’s eye health is to schedule regular eye exams with their eye care practitioner.\r\n
              \r\n
              <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-821" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ECPLD2-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="683" />\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3><strong>See your eye care professional if any unusual symptoms develop</strong></h3>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              If your child exhibits any <strong>eye problem symptoms </strong>then visit your eyecare professional  as soon as possible so they can get to the root of the problem before it gets any worse.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3><strong>Have an annual check up</strong></h3>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              A regular check up can discover undetected problems so that treatment can begin as soon as possible. It’s also an opportunity to check if your child’s equipment is up to date. If your child is diagnosed with myopia there are now options available that can slow the progression of the disease. SightGlass Vision’s Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology which can potentially control axial elongation (the scientific term for the elongation of the eyeball) and has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">demonstrated effectiveness</a> in children as young as six years old (1).\r\n
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              &nbsp;\r\n
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              <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              These are some of the main ways you can help prevent eye disease developing, or slow its progression. If your child has myopia and you would like to know more about our DOT lenses, contact us:\r\n
              \r\n
              ---\r\n
              \r\n
              (1) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)
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                <strong>The prevention of eye disease in children – 4 top tips</strong>\r\n
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                We know the health of your child’s eyes is bound to be your number one priority and you’re going to want to do everything you can to protect it. The good news is that while some <strong>eye diseases</strong> such as myopia can be hereditary, there is plenty you can do to slow its progression. Even better news is that some <strong>eye problem symptoms</strong> can be avoided entirely if you follow a few simple steps. We have put together a list of the top 4 ways to help prevent <strong>eye health problems</strong> developing in your child and slow the progression of existing conditions.\r\n
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                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Encourage them to spend more time outside with their friends</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Encouraging your child to play outside more often may help their short-sightedness progress less quickly.  In fact, spending two hours a day outside, especially when your child is very young, may even delay the onset of myopia. A recent <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5341622/">study</a> found that time spent outdoors between the ages of three and nine greatly reduced the incidence of myopia once the children reached the ages of ten to fifteen.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Although the exact reasons for this are not yet fully understood it seems that being outside in the natural light appears to protect against myopia. It is thought to be a combination of the brightness of the light and looking at objects at long distances. It may also be in some way related to exposure to UV light on the eye and the retina.\r\n
                \r\n
                Whatever the reason, playing outside with their friends has got to be a fun way to look after their eyes!\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Protect eyes from the sun</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                According to the <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-sun-protection">World Health Organization</a> a significant part of your child’s exposure to UV is going to happen before they turn 18. But while we all know the importance of applying sunscreen to skin, eyes need to be protected too. UV damage increases the risk of sight-threatening conditions such as cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and even eye cancers later in life. Children are more at risk than adults as their pupils are bigger and their lenses let in 70% more UV. It is therefore really important  to take steps to protect your child’s eyes from the sun from an early age. Especially as children love being outside when it’s sunny, and adore being in the pool or down by the shore, where light reflects off the water making exposure higher.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Wear sunglasses</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                Sunglasses that sit close to the eye and wrap around the head are the best option for your child as they provide most protection by blocking out more light. But make sure they carry a high level of UV protection. Low quality tinted lenses, without a UV filter, can do more damage than not wearing sunglasses at all, because they cause the pupil to dilate, letting in more light. A big floppy hat will also shade your child’s eyes, although we know it might not always be easy to keep it on them!\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Avoid the water when the sun is at its strongest</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                If your child is a water baby try to take them to the pool or seaside when UV radiation is least strong – the early morning or late afternoon – and limit their time in the water where it’s unlikely that sunglasses or a hat are going to stay on.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Make sure regular lenses have a UV filter</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                Remember that the sun can cause damage all year round so if your child wears glasses make sure the lenses have a UV filter.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Encourage safer screen use</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                We know digital devices are an integral part of every child’s life these days but prolonged near vision activity may increase the onset of myopia. Try and encourage safer screen use in your child to reduce the risk. Some of it can even be fun!\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Keep screens 18 to 24 inches from eyes</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                Encourage your child to keep an elbow-to-wrist distance between their devices and their eyes. You can help them do this by demonstrating how to do it yourself and getting them to copy you. First make a fist and then sit it  gently against your eyes. The distance from eye to  elbow is the distance your child should aim to view objects from.\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Follow the 20 – 20 – 20 rule</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                It’s also a good idea to encourage your child to  take regular breaks and glance up from the screen from time to time. The 20/20/20 rule is a good one to get them to follow. It’s very simple – every 20 minutes your child should look at a distance of 20 meters for 20 seconds. You could even set an alarm to remind them to do this. Following the 20/20/20 rule allows the eye muscles that turn in when reading to relax. It is strain and fatigue of these muscles that is thought to be one of the factors related to myopia progression.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Limit screen use before bedtime</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                Try and make sure all digital devices are put away at least an hour before bedtime as the blue light screens emit can adversely affect natural sleep cycles and lack of sleep has been linked to the progression of myopia in <a href="https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/late-bedtime-linked-with-myopia">some studies</a>. Perhaps you could turn that hour into family time and read a story together instead!\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Schedule regular eye exams</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                The best thing you can do for your child’s eye health is to schedule regular eye exams with their eye care practitioner.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>See your eye care professional if any unusual symptoms develop</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                If your child exhibits any <strong>eye problem symptoms </strong>then visit your eyecare professional  as soon as possible so they can get to the root of the problem before it gets any worse.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Have an annual check up</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                A regular check up can discover undetected problems so that treatment can begin as soon as possible. It’s also an opportunity to check if your child’s equipment is up to date. If your child is diagnosed with myopia there are now options available that can slow the progression of the disease. SightGlass Vision’s Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology which can potentially control axial elongation (the scientific term for the elongation of the eyeball) and has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">demonstrated effectiveness</a> in children as young as six years old (1).\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                These are some of the main ways you can help prevent eye disease developing, or slow its progression. If your child has myopia and you would like to know more about our DOT lenses, contact us:\r\n
                \r\n
                —\r\n
                \r\n
                (1) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)
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              <h1><strong>A guide to myopia management for your child</strong></h1>\r\n
              Cases of <strong>myopia in children</strong> are on the rise around the world. Although <strong>child myopia</strong> is often seen as a condition that can simply be corrected with glasses it can lead to complications later in life including retinal detachment, glaucoma and cataracts. The earlier your child is diagnosed the better, as it is now possible to slow the progression of myopia, as well as correct it. As soon as your child receives their <strong>myopia diagnosis,</strong> you’re going to want to begin a process of <strong>myopia management</strong> with the help of your child’s eyecare professional. This goes beyond the wearing of glasses and will involve managing your child’s environment - outdoor time, screen time (yes we know that’s going to be difficult!) and even bedtime. We have outlined some key advice below to help you manage your child's myopia.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h2><strong>Myopia treatment options </strong></h2>\r\n
              When your child has myopia, the first treatment option is to wear corrective glasses. The best thing you can do for your child is to choose the best lenses for them. Of course they may be worried about having to wear glasses, but there are ways to make them feel good about that too! We’ll show you how you can do that!\r\n
              <h3><strong>Choosing the best lenses</strong></h3>\r\n
              The best lenses are crucial when it comes to managing your child’s myopia, and as a parent you are obviously going to want to make the best choice for your child. You may well be offered lenses that simply help correct the condition, but it is now possible to help slow the progression of myopia. Ask your eyecare professional about Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, currently available only in certain markets. DOT lenses use a new and unique technology developed at SightGlass Vision, designed to reduce axial elongation (the scientific term for the elongation of the eyeball).\r\n
              \r\n
              <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-1079" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/KVs021-e1687859959280-1024x765.png" alt="" width="1024" height="765" />\r\n
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              DOT lenses work thanks to the thousands of micro dots which softly scatter light in order to  reduce contrast on the retina. They’re easy and comfortable to wear as they provide clear focus no matter the wearer's direction of gaze or distance being looked at. A <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">study </a>has demonstrated effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old (1). Two in three kids had no meaningful myopia progression after one year (2). The earlier your child starts using DOT lenses, the more likely it can help slow the progression of your child’s myopia!\r\n
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              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3><strong>Helping your child to feel good in their new glasses</strong></h3>\r\n
              <strong> </strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              Having to wear glasses can seem like a major change for your child. They may feel nervous or shy about having to wear them. However the more they wear them, the more effective they will be in slowing the progression of their myopia. DOT lenses in particular should ideally be worn for 12 hours a day.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do as a parent to put their mind at rest and help them feel great in their new glasses! Firstly, let your child pick the frames they like. They’re the ones who will wear the glasses, so it’s important they feel like it’s their choice!\r\n
              \r\n
              Give your child plenty of time to try on frames in a range of different styles and colors and give plenty of enthusiastic feedback about how great they look in them. Of course wearing glasses is not all about aesthetics, so explain all the benefits of wearing their new glasses. Maybe take your child to the cinema to show them how wearing glasses makes all their favorite activities so much clearer and better.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h2><strong>Your child’s environment</strong></h2>\r\n
              Making subtle changes to your child’s environment  – their outdoor time, screen time and even bedtime –  can help to successfully manage their myopia. We’ve put together a list of key behaviors to try and encourage in your child.\r\n
              <h3><strong>Limiting screen time</strong></h3>\r\n
              Yes, we know this one will be difficult! No one is suggesting your child should stop using their computer completely - there’s no need for drastic measures!  But try and encourage them to take regular breaks and glance up from the screen from time to time. The 20/20/20 rule is a good one to get them to follow. Every 20 minutes, get them to look at a distance of 20 meters for 20 seconds.\r\n
              <h3><strong>Not holding books and devices too close</strong></h3>\r\n
              Of course it’s not just digital devices that can cause eye strain in your child. It’s a good idea to encourage them to keep an elbow-to-wrist distance between anything they are viewing up close and their eyes. You can help them do this by demonstrating how to do it yourself and getting them to copy you. It’s really very simple - you make a fist and then sit your fist gently against your eyes. The distance from eye to elbow is the distance your child should aim to view objects from.\r\n
              <h3><strong>Spending more time outdoors</strong></h3>\r\n
              Encouraging your child to play outside more often may help their short-sightedness progress less quickly.  In fact, spending two hours a day outside may even delay the onset of myopia. Being outside in the natural light appears to protect against myopia, although the exact reasons for this are not yet fully understood. It is thought to be a combination of the brightness of the light and looking at objects at long distances. It may also be in some way related to exposure to UV light on the eye and the retina. Of course being outside is also a great way to reduce screen time!\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3><strong>Getting more sleep</strong></h3>\r\n
              Although the exact reasons remain unclear, lack of sleep and late bedtimes have been linked to the progression of myopia in <a href="https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/late-bedtime-linked-with-myopia">some studies</a>. It is thought that sleeping late may go hand in hand with reading or being on digital devices in artificial lighting conditions in the evening. Encourage a regular bed time routine for your child and limit screen use before bed. Reading a story could be useful!\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              As a parent there are many external factors you can manage in order to delay the onset of myopia. If treatment is necessary, your eye care professional will be able to guide you towards the best options for your child.\r\n
              \r\n
              DOT lenses might be the solution to help slow down the progression of their myopia. If you would like to know more about our lenses then contact our experts!\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              ---------------\r\n
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              (1) No clinically meaningful change in refractive error means that there was less than a 0.25D increase in myopia from baseline as measured by cycloplegic autorefraction.(p&lt;0.0001).\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              (2) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)
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                \r\n
                Cases of <strong>myopia in children</strong> are on the rise around the world. Although <strong>child myopia</strong> is often seen as a condition that can simply be corrected with glasses it can lead to complications later in life including retinal detachment, glaucoma and cataracts. The earlier your child is diagnosed the better, as it is now possible to slow the progression of myopia, as well as correct it. As soon as your child receives their <strong>myopia diagnosis,</strong> you’re going to want to begin a process of <strong>myopia management</strong> with the help of your child’s eyecare professional. This goes beyond the wearing of glasses and will involve managing your child’s environment – outdoor time, screen time (yes we know that’s going to be difficult!) and even bedtime. We have outlined some key advice below to help you manage your child’s myopia.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Myopia treatment options </strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                When your child has myopia, the first treatment option is to wear corrective glasses. The best thing you can do for your child is to choose the best lenses for them. Of course they may be worried about having to wear glasses, but there are ways to make them feel good about that too! We’ll show you how you can do that!\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Choosing the best lenses</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                The best lenses are crucial when it comes to managing your child’s myopia, and as a parent you are obviously going to want to make the best choice for your child. You may well be offered lenses that simply help correct the condition, but it is now possible to help slow the progression of myopia. Ask your eyecare professional about Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, currently available only in certain markets. DOT lenses use a new and unique technology developed at SightGlass Vision, designed to reduce axial elongation (the scientific term for the elongation of the eyeball).\r\n
                \r\n
                DOT lenses work thanks to the thousands of micro dots which softly scatter light in order to  reduce contrast on the retina. They’re easy and comfortable to wear as they provide clear focus no matter the wearer’s direction of gaze or distance being looked at. A <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">study </a>has demonstrated effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old (1). Two in three kids had no meaningful myopia progression after one year (2). The earlier your child starts using DOT lenses, the more likely it can help slow the progression of your child’s myopia!\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Helping your child to feel good in their new glasses</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong> </strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                Having to wear glasses can seem like a major change for your child. They may feel nervous or shy about having to wear them. However the more they wear them, the more effective they will be in slowing the progression of their myopia. DOT lenses in particular should ideally be worn for 12 hours a day.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do as a parent to put their mind at rest and help them feel great in their new glasses! Firstly, let your child pick the frames they like. They’re the ones who will wear the glasses, so it’s important they feel like it’s their choice!\r\n
                \r\n
                Give your child plenty of time to try on frames in a range of different styles and colors and give plenty of enthusiastic feedback about how great they look in them. Of course wearing glasses is not all about aesthetics, so explain all the benefits of wearing their new glasses. Maybe take your child to the cinema to show them how wearing glasses makes all their favorite activities so much clearer and better.\r\n
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                <strong>Your child’s environment</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                Making subtle changes to your child’s environment  – their outdoor time, screen time and even bedtime –  can help to successfully manage their myopia. We’ve put together a list of key behaviors to try and encourage in your child.\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Limiting screen time</strong>\r\n
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                Yes, we know this one will be difficult! No one is suggesting your child should stop using their computer completely – there’s no need for drastic measures!  But try and encourage them to take regular breaks and glance up from the screen from time to time. The 20/20/20 rule is a good one to get them to follow. Every 20 minutes, get them to look at a distance of 20 meters for 20 seconds.\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Not holding books and devices too close</strong>\r\n
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                Of course it’s not just digital devices that can cause eye strain in your child. It’s a good idea to encourage them to keep an elbow-to-wrist distance between anything they are viewing up close and their eyes. You can help them do this by demonstrating how to do it yourself and getting them to copy you. It’s really very simple – you make a fist and then sit your fist gently against your eyes. The distance from eye to elbow is the distance your child should aim to view objects from.\r\n
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                <strong>Spending more time outdoors</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                Encouraging your child to play outside more often may help their short-sightedness progress less quickly.  In fact, spending two hours a day outside may even delay the onset of myopia. Being outside in the natural light appears to protect against myopia, although the exact reasons for this are not yet fully understood. It is thought to be a combination of the brightness of the light and looking at objects at long distances. It may also be in some way related to exposure to UV light on the eye and the retina. Of course being outside is also a great way to reduce screen time!\r\n
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                &nbsp;\r\n
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                <strong>Getting more sleep</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                Although the exact reasons remain unclear, lack of sleep and late bedtimes have been linked to the progression of myopia in <a href="https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/late-bedtime-linked-with-myopia">some studies</a>. It is thought that sleeping late may go hand in hand with reading or being on digital devices in artificial lighting conditions in the evening. Encourage a regular bed time routine for your child and limit screen use before bed. Reading a story could be useful!\r\n
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                <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
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                As a parent there are many external factors you can manage in order to delay the onset of myopia. If treatment is necessary, your eye care professional will be able to guide you towards the best options for your child.\r\n
                \r\n
                DOT lenses might be the solution to help slow down the progression of their myopia. If you would like to know more about our lenses then contact our experts!\r\n
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                &nbsp;\r\n
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                —————\r\n
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                (1) No clinically meaningful change in refractive error means that there was less than a 0.25D increase in myopia from baseline as measured by cycloplegic autorefraction.(p&lt;0.0001).\r\n
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                (2) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)
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            <strong>What is contrast theory? </strong>\r\n
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            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Ever since the 2000s and the introduction of smartphones, our lifestyle has drastically changed. You often hear parents telling their kids about that time when, when they were growing up, they didn’t have smartphones or unlimited gaming possibilities, and sitting hours in front of a screen was just not a thing.\r\n
            \r\n
            Well, times are changing, and nowadays, children spend more and more time indoors, developing strong digital habits from a young age and looking at and communicating through screens much more. And this keeps on evolving. According to a <a href="https://thevisioncouncil.org/blog/vision-council-shines-light-protecting-sight-and-health-multi-screen-era">Vision Council report</a>, 80% of adults report using digital devices for more than two hours a day. A lifestyle that could impact their health, specifically their vision.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Indeed, these screens and time spent on near activities indoors aren’t just concerning because it makes them less prone to physical activities. It is problematic as it causes them to spend more time in high-contrast environments rather than in low-contrast environments. And why is that bad? Well, new research led by geneticians Profs. Neitz has linked this high contrast environment to the development of myopia: it is contrast theory.\r\n
            \r\n
            Here is everything you need to know about contrast theory and how it could affect your child’s vision development.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            What exactly are contrast and myopia?\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            To reduce the development of myopia in children, one must first understand the link between contrast and the elongation of the eye, based on the breakthrough discovery that abnormally high contrast on the retina may lead to myopia progression.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            What is myopia?\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Myopia, or nearsightedness, occurs when your children have trouble seeing things clearly from far away. This could be a classroom board, a tv, or traffic signs. Their vision is much clearer when they look at nearby objects.\r\n
            \r\n
            This is caused by an elongated eyeball shape, which means the light entering the eye does not focus on the retina correctly and therefore causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
            \r\n
            Myopia is far from being just a minor inconvenience that makes your child need glasses. It has been estimated(1) that half the world’s population will be myopic by 2050, making it a true epidemic that could impact your child’s health in the future, potentially causing sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
            \r\n
            A condition to look out for and treat accordingly, especially in kids, since it particularly affects children during their school years.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            What is a high or a low contrast environment?\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            The photographers among you might already be familiar with contrast in a picture. It is when an element of a picture is enhanced by the accentuation of darker or brighter elements.\r\n
            \r\n
            In our everyday lives, this occurs mainly when we are indoors and staring at screens or reading books. This is a high-contrast environment.\r\n
            \r\n
            On the other hand, being outside is considered to be in a low-contrast environment. The colors can be more similar, for example lots of different shades of green on a countryside walk.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            What is contrast theory, and why is it linked to myopia?\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            While researching how to prevent and control myopia, studies(2) have started to pay close attention to its link with contrast and even theorized that managing contrast could be important  to myopia control.\r\n
            \r\n
            What is contrast theory?\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            After decades of research, studies led by genetician Profs. Neitz have found that these high-contrast environments in which our modern societies evolve could be closely linked to the prevalence of myopia.\r\n
            \r\n
            Specifically, our team has hypothesized that this high contrast, when detected by our retina, leads to excessive eye elongation, which, as seen before, is the cause of myopia. Therefore, managing contrast could lower the retina’s signal to the eye to keep elongating and therefore slow down myopia progression.\r\n
            \r\n
            This is <a href="https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1258672/v1/48b1471f-8e7f-4dc8-8a7f-e96ab273e507.pdf?c=1647329372">contrast theory</a>. A clinical trial(3) was created to validate those findings, which it did with flying colors.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Wait, isn’t myopia linked to lifestyle?\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Recent <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10654-019-00512-7">studies</a> have proven that myopia is linked to lifestyle.\r\n
            \r\n
            In fact, <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8837331/">research</a> has shown that if your child spent more time outdoors, rather than inside and staring at screens or books from a close distance, they could be less at risk of developing myopia.\r\n
            \r\n
            A full circle that links lifestyle to the development of myopia. This means that managing contrast could be important to control the progression of myopia.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses: Managing contrast to reduce myopia progression\r\n
            \r\n
            Myopia is one of the <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930268/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20immediately,and%20blindness%20across%20many%20countries.">leading causes of blindnes</a><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930268/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20immediately,and%20blindness%20across%20many%20countries.">s</a> in many countries across the world and a true epidemic. Following the emergence of contrast theory, new spectacles were developed, the Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, that could help slow the progression of myopia in children.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Why is controlling myopia important\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Myopia isn’t simply an inconvenient eyesight issue. It develops particularly quickly in children, as their eyes are still growing. Besides, having myopia early on in childhood is <a href="https://apao60.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Epidemiology-of-Myopia.pdf">associated with high myopia</a> in adult years, which could then lead to sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
            \r\n
            While myopia is not yet curable, slowing down its progression is a good first step. Bring your children for regular eye examinations. And, if they do develop myopia, enquire about Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Diffusion Optics Technology™ and its importance on myopia and contrast control\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Contrast theory has shown that managing contrast could be important  to managing myopia. Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are the ideal solution to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
            \r\n
            Indeed, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are fitted with light scattering elements. This is designed to reduce the retina’s signal to the eye to keep elongating and therefore slow down the progression of myopia.\r\n
            \r\n
            A pioneer solution in myopia management that has been endorsed by <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinical studies</a> with children aged 6-10 years old (4).\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Conclusion:</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Contrast theory, which closely links high contrast environments to the progression of myopia, could be important in slowing down the epidemic of myopia globally. One way to reduce exposure to these high-contrast environments? Encourage your children to play outdoors and enjoy activities other than screen time, and do not forget to take them to regular eye examinations with eye-care professionals. They will be able to assess your child’s vision and, if your kid does develop myopia, prescribe Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses to slow down its progression.\r\n
            \r\n
            ————–\r\n
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            &nbsp;\r\n
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            (1) Holden BA, Fricke TR, Wilson DA, Jong M, Naidoo KS, Sankaridurg P, Wong TY, Naduvilath TJ, Resnikoff S, Global Prevalence of Myopia and High Myopia and Temporal Trends from 2000 through 2050, Ophthalmology, May 2016 Volume 123, Issue 5, Pages 1036–1042.\r\n
            \r\n
            (2) (3) (4) Rappon J, et al. Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS). Br J Ophthalmol Epub ahead of print: 01/09/22
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          <h1><strong>What is contrast theory? </strong></h1>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Ever since the 2000s and the introduction of smartphones, our lifestyle has drastically changed. You often hear parents telling their kids about that time when, when they were growing up, they didn’t have smartphones or unlimited gaming possibilities, and sitting hours in front of a screen was just not a thing.\r\n
          \r\n
          Well, times are changing, and nowadays, children spend more and more time indoors, developing strong digital habits from a young age and looking at and communicating through screens much more. And this keeps on evolving. According to a <a href="https://thevisioncouncil.org/blog/vision-council-shines-light-protecting-sight-and-health-multi-screen-era">Vision Council report</a>, 80% of adults report using digital devices for more than two hours a day. A lifestyle that could impact their health, specifically their vision.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Indeed, these screens and time spent on near activities indoors aren’t just concerning because it makes them less prone to physical activities. It is problematic as it causes them to spend more time in high-contrast environments rather than in low-contrast environments. And why is that bad? Well, new research led by geneticians Profs. Neitz has linked this high contrast environment to the development of myopia: it is contrast theory.\r\n
          \r\n
          Here is everything you need to know about contrast theory and how it could affect your child’s vision development.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2>What exactly are contrast and myopia?</h2>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          To reduce the development of myopia in children, one must first understand the link between contrast and the elongation of the eye, based on the breakthrough discovery that abnormally high contrast on the retina may lead to myopia progression.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3>What is myopia?</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia, or nearsightedness, occurs when your children have trouble seeing things clearly from far away. This could be a classroom board, a tv, or traffic signs. Their vision is much clearer when they look at nearby objects.\r\n
          \r\n
          This is caused by an elongated eyeball shape, which means the light entering the eye does not focus on the retina correctly and therefore causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia is far from being just a minor inconvenience that makes your child need glasses. It has been estimated(1) that half the world’s population will be myopic by 2050, making it a true epidemic that could impact your child’s health in the future, potentially causing sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
          \r\n
          A condition to look out for and treat accordingly, especially in kids, since it particularly affects children during their school years.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3>What is a high or a low contrast environment?</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          The photographers among you might already be familiar with contrast in a picture. It is when an element of a picture is enhanced by the accentuation of darker or brighter elements.\r\n
          \r\n
          In our everyday lives, this occurs mainly when we are indoors and staring at screens or reading books. This is a high-contrast environment.\r\n
          \r\n
          On the other hand, being outside is considered to be in a low-contrast environment. The colors can be more similar, for example lots of different shades of green on a countryside walk.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2>What is contrast theory, and why is it linked to myopia?</h2>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          While researching how to prevent and control myopia, studies(2) have started to pay close attention to its link with contrast and even theorized that managing contrast could be important  to myopia control.\r\n
          <h3>What is contrast theory?</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          After decades of research, studies led by genetician Profs. Neitz have found that these high-contrast environments in which our modern societies evolve could be closely linked to the prevalence of myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          Specifically, our team has hypothesized that this high contrast, when detected by our retina, leads to excessive eye elongation, which, as seen before, is the cause of myopia. Therefore, managing contrast could lower the retina’s signal to the eye to keep elongating and therefore slow down myopia progression.\r\n
          \r\n
          This is <a href="https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1258672/v1/48b1471f-8e7f-4dc8-8a7f-e96ab273e507.pdf?c=1647329372">contrast theory</a>. A clinical trial(3) was created to validate those findings, which it did with flying colors.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3>Wait, isn’t myopia linked to lifestyle?</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Recent <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10654-019-00512-7">studies</a> have proven that myopia is linked to lifestyle.\r\n
          \r\n
          In fact, <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8837331/">research</a> has shown that if your child spent more time outdoors, rather than inside and staring at screens or books from a close distance, they could be less at risk of developing myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          A full circle that links lifestyle to the development of myopia. This means that managing contrast could be important to control the progression of myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2>Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses: Managing contrast to reduce myopia progression</h2>\r\n
          Myopia is one of the <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930268/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20immediately,and%20blindness%20across%20many%20countries.">leading causes of blindnes</a><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930268/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20immediately,and%20blindness%20across%20many%20countries.">s</a> in many countries across the world and a true epidemic. Following the emergence of contrast theory, new spectacles were developed, the Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, that could help slow the progression of myopia in children.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3>Why is controlling myopia important</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia isn’t simply an inconvenient eyesight issue. It develops particularly quickly in children, as their eyes are still growing. Besides, having myopia early on in childhood is <a href="https://apao60.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Epidemiology-of-Myopia.pdf">associated with high myopia</a> in adult years, which could then lead to sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
          \r\n
          While myopia is not yet curable, slowing down its progression is a good first step. Bring your children for regular eye examinations. And, if they do develop myopia, enquire about Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses.\r\n
          \r\n
          <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-1079" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/KVs021-e1687859959280-1024x765.png" alt="" width="1024" height="765" />\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3>Diffusion Optics Technology™ and its importance on myopia and contrast control</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Contrast theory has shown that managing contrast could be important  to managing myopia. Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are the ideal solution to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
          \r\n
          Indeed, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are fitted with light scattering elements. This is designed to reduce the retina’s signal to the eye to keep elongating and therefore slow down the progression of myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          A pioneer solution in myopia management that has been endorsed by <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinical studies</a> with children aged 6-10 years old (4).\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Conclusion:</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Contrast theory, which closely links high contrast environments to the progression of myopia, could be important in slowing down the epidemic of myopia globally. One way to reduce exposure to these high-contrast environments? Encourage your children to play outdoors and enjoy activities other than screen time, and do not forget to take them to regular eye examinations with eye-care professionals. They will be able to assess your child’s vision and, if your kid does develop myopia, prescribe Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses to slow down its progression.\r\n
          \r\n
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          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          (1) Holden BA, Fricke TR, Wilson DA, Jong M, Naidoo KS, Sankaridurg P, Wong TY, Naduvilath TJ, Resnikoff S, Global Prevalence of Myopia and High Myopia and Temporal Trends from 2000 through 2050, Ophthalmology, May 2016 Volume 123, Issue 5, Pages 1036–1042.\r\n
          \r\n
          (2) (3) (4) Rappon J, et al. Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS). Br J Ophthalmol Epub ahead of print: 01/09/22
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          <strong>What is contrast theory? </strong>\r\n
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          Ever since the 2000s and the introduction of smartphones, our lifestyle has drastically changed. You often hear parents telling their kids about that time when, when they were growing up, they didn’t have smartphones or unlimited gaming possibilities, and sitting hours in front of a screen was just not a thing.\r\n
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          Well, times are changing, and nowadays, children spend more and more time indoors, developing strong digital habits from a young age and looking at and communicating through screens much more. And this keeps on evolving. According to a <a href="https://thevisioncouncil.org/blog/vision-council-shines-light-protecting-sight-and-health-multi-screen-era">Vision Council report</a>, 80% of adults report using digital devices for more than two hours a day. A lifestyle that could impact their health, specifically their vision.\r\n
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          Indeed, these screens and time spent on near activities indoors aren’t just concerning because it makes them less prone to physical activities. It is problematic as it causes them to spend more time in high-contrast environments rather than in low-contrast environments. And why is that bad? Well, new research led by geneticians Profs. Neitz has linked this high contrast environment to the development of myopia: it is contrast theory.\r\n
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          Here is everything you need to know about contrast theory and how it could affect your child’s vision development.\r\n
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          What exactly are contrast and myopia?\r\n
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          To reduce the development of myopia in children, one must first understand the link between contrast and the elongation of the eye, based on the breakthrough discovery that abnormally high contrast on the retina may lead to myopia progression.\r\n
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          What is myopia?\r\n
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          Myopia, or nearsightedness, occurs when your children have trouble seeing things clearly from far away. This could be a classroom board, a tv, or traffic signs. Their vision is much clearer when they look at nearby objects.\r\n
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          This is caused by an elongated eyeball shape, which means the light entering the eye does not focus on the retina correctly and therefore causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
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          Myopia is far from being just a minor inconvenience that makes your child need glasses. It has been estimated(1) that half the world’s population will be myopic by 2050, making it a true epidemic that could impact your child’s health in the future, potentially causing sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
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          A condition to look out for and treat accordingly, especially in kids, since it particularly affects children during their school years.\r\n
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          What is a high or a low contrast environment?\r\n
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          The photographers among you might already be familiar with contrast in a picture. It is when an element of a picture is enhanced by the accentuation of darker or brighter elements.\r\n
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          In our everyday lives, this occurs mainly when we are indoors and staring at screens or reading books. This is a high-contrast environment.\r\n
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          On the other hand, being outside is considered to be in a low-contrast environment. The colors can be more similar, for example lots of different shades of green on a countryside walk.\r\n
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          What is contrast theory, and why is it linked to myopia?\r\n
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          While researching how to prevent and control myopia, studies(2) have started to pay close attention to its link with contrast and even theorized that managing contrast could be important  to myopia control.\r\n
          \r\n
          What is contrast theory?\r\n
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          After decades of research, studies led by genetician Profs. Neitz have found that these high-contrast environments in which our modern societies evolve could be closely linked to the prevalence of myopia.\r\n
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          Specifically, our team has hypothesized that this high contrast, when detected by our retina, leads to excessive eye elongation, which, as seen before, is the cause of myopia. Therefore, managing contrast could lower the retina’s signal to the eye to keep elongating and therefore slow down myopia progression.\r\n
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          This is <a href="https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1258672/v1/48b1471f-8e7f-4dc8-8a7f-e96ab273e507.pdf?c=1647329372">contrast theory</a>. A clinical trial(3) was created to validate those findings, which it did with flying colors.\r\n
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          Wait, isn’t myopia linked to lifestyle?\r\n
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          Recent <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10654-019-00512-7">studies</a> have proven that myopia is linked to lifestyle.\r\n
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          In fact, <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8837331/">research</a> has shown that if your child spent more time outdoors, rather than inside and staring at screens or books from a close distance, they could be less at risk of developing myopia.\r\n
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          A full circle that links lifestyle to the development of myopia. This means that managing contrast could be important to control the progression of myopia.\r\n
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          Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses: Managing contrast to reduce myopia progression\r\n
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          Myopia is one of the <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930268/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20immediately,and%20blindness%20across%20many%20countries.">leading causes of blindnes</a><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930268/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20immediately,and%20blindness%20across%20many%20countries.">s</a> in many countries across the world and a true epidemic. Following the emergence of contrast theory, new spectacles were developed, the Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, that could help slow the progression of myopia in children.\r\n
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          Why is controlling myopia important\r\n
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          Myopia isn’t simply an inconvenient eyesight issue. It develops particularly quickly in children, as their eyes are still growing. Besides, having myopia early on in childhood is <a href="https://apao60.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Epidemiology-of-Myopia.pdf">associated with high myopia</a> in adult years, which could then lead to sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
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          While myopia is not yet curable, slowing down its progression is a good first step. Bring your children for regular eye examinations. And, if they do develop myopia, enquire about Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses.\r\n
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          Diffusion Optics Technology™ and its importance on myopia and contrast control\r\n
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          Contrast theory has shown that managing contrast could be important  to managing myopia. Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are the ideal solution to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
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          Indeed, Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses are fitted with light scattering elements. This is designed to reduce the retina’s signal to the eye to keep elongating and therefore slow down the progression of myopia.\r\n
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          A pioneer solution in myopia management that has been endorsed by <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinical studies</a> with children aged 6-10 years old (4).\r\n
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          <strong>Conclusion:</strong>\r\n
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          Contrast theory, which closely links high contrast environments to the progression of myopia, could be important in slowing down the epidemic of myopia globally. One way to reduce exposure to these high-contrast environments? Encourage your children to play outdoors and enjoy activities other than screen time, and do not forget to take them to regular eye examinations with eye-care professionals. They will be able to assess your child’s vision and, if your kid does develop myopia, prescribe Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses to slow down its progression.\r\n
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          (1) Holden BA, Fricke TR, Wilson DA, Jong M, Naidoo KS, Sankaridurg P, Wong TY, Naduvilath TJ, Resnikoff S, Global Prevalence of Myopia and High Myopia and Temporal Trends from 2000 through 2050, Ophthalmology, May 2016 Volume 123, Issue 5, Pages 1036–1042.\r\n
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          (2) (3) (4) Rappon J, et al. Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS). Br J Ophthalmol Epub ahead of print: 01/09/22
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            <strong>The prevention of eye disease in children – 4 top tips</strong>\r\n
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            We know the health of your child’s eyes is bound to be your number one priority and you’re going to want to do everything you can to protect it. The good news is that while some <strong>eye diseases</strong> such as myopia can be hereditary, there is plenty you can do to slow its progression. Even better news is that some <strong>eye problem symptoms</strong> can be avoided entirely if you follow a few simple steps. We have put together a list of the top 4 ways to help prevent <strong>eye health problems</strong> developing in your child and slow the progression of existing conditions.\r\n
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            <strong>Encourage them to spend more time outside with their friends</strong>\r\n
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            Encouraging your child to play outside more often may help their short-sightedness progress less quickly.  In fact, spending two hours a day outside, especially when your child is very young, may even delay the onset of myopia. A recent <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5341622/">study</a> found that time spent outdoors between the ages of three and nine greatly reduced the incidence of myopia once the children reached the ages of ten to fifteen.\r\n
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            &nbsp;\r\n
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            Although the exact reasons for this are not yet fully understood it seems that being outside in the natural light appears to protect against myopia. It is thought to be a combination of the brightness of the light and looking at objects at long distances. It may also be in some way related to exposure to UV light on the eye and the retina.\r\n
            \r\n
            Whatever the reason, playing outside with their friends has got to be a fun way to look after their eyes!\r\n
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            <strong>Protect eyes from the sun</strong>\r\n
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            &nbsp;\r\n
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            According to the <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-sun-protection">World Health Organization</a> a significant part of your child’s exposure to UV is going to happen before they turn 18. But while we all know the importance of applying sunscreen to skin, eyes need to be protected too. UV damage increases the risk of sight-threatening conditions such as cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and even eye cancers later in life. Children are more at risk than adults as their pupils are bigger and their lenses let in 70% more UV. It is therefore really important  to take steps to protect your child’s eyes from the sun from an early age. Especially as children love being outside when it’s sunny, and adore being in the pool or down by the shore, where light reflects off the water making exposure higher.\r\n
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            <strong>Wear sunglasses</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Sunglasses that sit close to the eye and wrap around the head are the best option for your child as they provide most protection by blocking out more light. But make sure they carry a high level of UV protection. Low quality tinted lenses, without a UV filter, can do more damage than not wearing sunglasses at all, because they cause the pupil to dilate, letting in more light. A big floppy hat will also shade your child’s eyes, although we know it might not always be easy to keep it on them!\r\n
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            <strong>Avoid the water when the sun is at its strongest</strong>\r\n
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            If your child is a water baby try to take them to the pool or seaside when UV radiation is least strong – the early morning or late afternoon – and limit their time in the water where it’s unlikely that sunglasses or a hat are going to stay on.\r\n
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            <strong>Make sure regular lenses have a UV filter</strong>\r\n
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            Remember that the sun can cause damage all year round so if your child wears glasses make sure the lenses have a UV filter.\r\n
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            <strong>Encourage safer screen use</strong>\r\n
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            &nbsp;\r\n
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            We know digital devices are an integral part of every child’s life these days but prolonged near vision activity may increase the onset of myopia. Try and encourage safer screen use in your child to reduce the risk. Some of it can even be fun!\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Keep screens 18 to 24 inches from eyes</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Encourage your child to keep an elbow-to-wrist distance between their devices and their eyes. You can help them do this by demonstrating how to do it yourself and getting them to copy you. First make a fist and then sit it  gently against your eyes. The distance from eye to  elbow is the distance your child should aim to view objects from.\r\n
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            <strong>Follow the 20 – 20 – 20 rule</strong>\r\n
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            It’s also a good idea to encourage your child to  take regular breaks and glance up from the screen from time to time. The 20/20/20 rule is a good one to get them to follow. It’s very simple – every 20 minutes your child should look at a distance of 20 meters for 20 seconds. You could even set an alarm to remind them to do this. Following the 20/20/20 rule allows the eye muscles that turn in when reading to relax. It is strain and fatigue of these muscles that is thought to be one of the factors related to myopia progression.\r\n
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            <strong>Limit screen use before bedtime</strong>\r\n
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            Try and make sure all digital devices are put away at least an hour before bedtime as the blue light screens emit can adversely affect natural sleep cycles and lack of sleep has been linked to the progression of myopia in <a href="https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/late-bedtime-linked-with-myopia">some studies</a>. Perhaps you could turn that hour into family time and read a story together instead!\r\n
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            <strong>Schedule regular eye exams</strong>\r\n
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            The best thing you can do for your child’s eye health is to schedule regular eye exams with their eye care practitioner.\r\n
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            <strong>See your eye care professional if any unusual symptoms develop</strong>\r\n
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            If your child exhibits any <strong>eye problem symptoms </strong>then visit your eyecare professional  as soon as possible so they can get to the root of the problem before it gets any worse.\r\n
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            <strong>Have an annual check up</strong>\r\n
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            A regular check up can discover undetected problems so that treatment can begin as soon as possible. It’s also an opportunity to check if your child’s equipment is up to date. If your child is diagnosed with myopia there are now options available that can slow the progression of the disease. SightGlass Vision’s Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology which can potentially control axial elongation (the scientific term for the elongation of the eyeball) and has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">demonstrated effectiveness</a> in children as young as six years old (1).\r\n
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            <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
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            These are some of the main ways you can help prevent eye disease developing, or slow its progression. If your child has myopia and you would like to know more about our DOT lenses, contact us:\r\n
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            (1) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)
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          <h1><strong>The prevention of eye disease in children - 4 top tips</strong></h1>\r\n
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          We know the health of your child’s eyes is bound to be your number one priority and you’re going to want to do everything you can to protect it. The good news is that while some <strong>eye diseases</strong> such as myopia can be hereditary, there is plenty you can do to slow its progression. Even better news is that some <strong>eye problem symptoms</strong> can be avoided entirely if you follow a few simple steps. We have put together a list of the top 4 ways to help prevent <strong>eye health problems</strong> developing in your child and slow the progression of existing conditions.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2><strong>Encourage them to spend more time outside with their friends</strong></h2>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Encouraging your child to play outside more often may help their short-sightedness progress less quickly.  In fact, spending two hours a day outside, especially when your child is very young, may even delay the onset of myopia. A recent <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5341622/">study</a> found that time spent outdoors between the ages of three and nine greatly reduced the incidence of myopia once the children reached the ages of ten to fifteen.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Although the exact reasons for this are not yet fully understood it seems that being outside in the natural light appears to protect against myopia. It is thought to be a combination of the brightness of the light and looking at objects at long distances. It may also be in some way related to exposure to UV light on the eye and the retina.\r\n
          \r\n
          Whatever the reason, playing outside with their friends has got to be a fun way to look after their eyes!\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2><strong>Protect eyes from the sun</strong></h2>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          According to the <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-sun-protection">World Health Organization</a> a significant part of your child’s exposure to UV is going to happen before they turn 18. But while we all know the importance of applying sunscreen to skin, eyes need to be protected too. UV damage increases the risk of sight-threatening conditions such as cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and even eye cancers later in life. Children are more at risk than adults as their pupils are bigger and their lenses let in 70% more UV. It is therefore really important  to take steps to protect your child’s eyes from the sun from an early age. Especially as children love being outside when it’s sunny, and adore being in the pool or down by the shore, where light reflects off the water making exposure higher.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>Wear sunglasses</strong></h3>\r\n
          Sunglasses that sit close to the eye and wrap around the head are the best option for your child as they provide most protection by blocking out more light. But make sure they carry a high level of UV protection. Low quality tinted lenses, without a UV filter, can do more damage than not wearing sunglasses at all, because they cause the pupil to dilate, letting in more light. A big floppy hat will also shade your child’s eyes, although we know it might not always be easy to keep it on them!\r\n
          <h3><strong>Avoid the water when the sun is at its strongest</strong></h3>\r\n
          If your child is a water baby try to take them to the pool or seaside when UV radiation is least strong – the early morning or late afternoon - and limit their time in the water where it’s unlikely that sunglasses or a hat are going to stay on.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>Make sure regular lenses have a UV filter</strong></h3>\r\n
          Remember that the sun can cause damage all year round so if your child wears glasses make sure the lenses have a UV filter.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2><strong>Encourage safer screen use</strong></h2>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          We know digital devices are an integral part of every child’s life these days but prolonged near vision activity may increase the onset of myopia. Try and encourage safer screen use in your child to reduce the risk. Some of it can even be fun!\r\n
          <h3><strong>Keep screens 18 to 24 inches from eyes</strong></h3>\r\n
          Encourage your child to keep an elbow-to-wrist distance between their devices and their eyes. You can help them do this by demonstrating how to do it yourself and getting them to copy you. First make a fist and then sit it  gently against your eyes. The distance from eye to  elbow is the distance your child should aim to view objects from.\r\n
          <h3><strong>Follow the 20 - 20 - 20 rule</strong></h3>\r\n
          It’s also a good idea to encourage your child to  take regular breaks and glance up from the screen from time to time. The 20/20/20 rule is a good one to get them to follow. It’s very simple - every 20 minutes your child should look at a distance of 20 meters for 20 seconds. You could even set an alarm to remind them to do this. Following the 20/20/20 rule allows the eye muscles that turn in when reading to relax. It is strain and fatigue of these muscles that is thought to be one of the factors related to myopia progression.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>Limit screen use before bedtime</strong></h3>\r\n
          Try and make sure all digital devices are put away at least an hour before bedtime as the blue light screens emit can adversely affect natural sleep cycles and lack of sleep has been linked to the progression of myopia in <a href="https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/late-bedtime-linked-with-myopia">some studies</a>. Perhaps you could turn that hour into family time and read a story together instead!\r\n
          <h2><strong>Schedule regular eye exams</strong></h2>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          The best thing you can do for your child’s eye health is to schedule regular eye exams with their eye care practitioner.\r\n
          \r\n
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          <h3><strong>See your eye care professional if any unusual symptoms develop</strong></h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          If your child exhibits any <strong>eye problem symptoms </strong>then visit your eyecare professional  as soon as possible so they can get to the root of the problem before it gets any worse.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>Have an annual check up</strong></h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          A regular check up can discover undetected problems so that treatment can begin as soon as possible. It’s also an opportunity to check if your child’s equipment is up to date. If your child is diagnosed with myopia there are now options available that can slow the progression of the disease. SightGlass Vision’s Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology which can potentially control axial elongation (the scientific term for the elongation of the eyeball) and has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">demonstrated effectiveness</a> in children as young as six years old (1).\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          These are some of the main ways you can help prevent eye disease developing, or slow its progression. If your child has myopia and you would like to know more about our DOT lenses, contact us:\r\n
          \r\n
          ---\r\n
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          (1) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)
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          <strong>The prevention of eye disease in children – 4 top tips</strong>\r\n
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          We know the health of your child’s eyes is bound to be your number one priority and you’re going to want to do everything you can to protect it. The good news is that while some <strong>eye diseases</strong> such as myopia can be hereditary, there is plenty you can do to slow its progression. Even better news is that some <strong>eye problem symptoms</strong> can be avoided entirely if you follow a few simple steps. We have put together a list of the top 4 ways to help prevent <strong>eye health problems</strong> developing in your child and slow the progression of existing conditions.\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Encourage them to spend more time outside with their friends</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Encouraging your child to play outside more often may help their short-sightedness progress less quickly.  In fact, spending two hours a day outside, especially when your child is very young, may even delay the onset of myopia. A recent <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5341622/">study</a> found that time spent outdoors between the ages of three and nine greatly reduced the incidence of myopia once the children reached the ages of ten to fifteen.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Although the exact reasons for this are not yet fully understood it seems that being outside in the natural light appears to protect against myopia. It is thought to be a combination of the brightness of the light and looking at objects at long distances. It may also be in some way related to exposure to UV light on the eye and the retina.\r\n
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          Whatever the reason, playing outside with their friends has got to be a fun way to look after their eyes!\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          <strong>Protect eyes from the sun</strong>\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          According to the <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-sun-protection">World Health Organization</a> a significant part of your child’s exposure to UV is going to happen before they turn 18. But while we all know the importance of applying sunscreen to skin, eyes need to be protected too. UV damage increases the risk of sight-threatening conditions such as cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and even eye cancers later in life. Children are more at risk than adults as their pupils are bigger and their lenses let in 70% more UV. It is therefore really important  to take steps to protect your child’s eyes from the sun from an early age. Especially as children love being outside when it’s sunny, and adore being in the pool or down by the shore, where light reflects off the water making exposure higher.\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          <strong>Wear sunglasses</strong>\r\n
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          Sunglasses that sit close to the eye and wrap around the head are the best option for your child as they provide most protection by blocking out more light. But make sure they carry a high level of UV protection. Low quality tinted lenses, without a UV filter, can do more damage than not wearing sunglasses at all, because they cause the pupil to dilate, letting in more light. A big floppy hat will also shade your child’s eyes, although we know it might not always be easy to keep it on them!\r\n
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          <strong>Avoid the water when the sun is at its strongest</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          If your child is a water baby try to take them to the pool or seaside when UV radiation is least strong – the early morning or late afternoon – and limit their time in the water where it’s unlikely that sunglasses or a hat are going to stay on.\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          <strong>Make sure regular lenses have a UV filter</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Remember that the sun can cause damage all year round so if your child wears glasses make sure the lenses have a UV filter.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
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          <strong>Encourage safer screen use</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          We know digital devices are an integral part of every child’s life these days but prolonged near vision activity may increase the onset of myopia. Try and encourage safer screen use in your child to reduce the risk. Some of it can even be fun!\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Keep screens 18 to 24 inches from eyes</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Encourage your child to keep an elbow-to-wrist distance between their devices and their eyes. You can help them do this by demonstrating how to do it yourself and getting them to copy you. First make a fist and then sit it  gently against your eyes. The distance from eye to  elbow is the distance your child should aim to view objects from.\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Follow the 20 – 20 – 20 rule</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          It’s also a good idea to encourage your child to  take regular breaks and glance up from the screen from time to time. The 20/20/20 rule is a good one to get them to follow. It’s very simple – every 20 minutes your child should look at a distance of 20 meters for 20 seconds. You could even set an alarm to remind them to do this. Following the 20/20/20 rule allows the eye muscles that turn in when reading to relax. It is strain and fatigue of these muscles that is thought to be one of the factors related to myopia progression.\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          <strong>Limit screen use before bedtime</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Try and make sure all digital devices are put away at least an hour before bedtime as the blue light screens emit can adversely affect natural sleep cycles and lack of sleep has been linked to the progression of myopia in <a href="https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/late-bedtime-linked-with-myopia">some studies</a>. Perhaps you could turn that hour into family time and read a story together instead!\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Schedule regular eye exams</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          The best thing you can do for your child’s eye health is to schedule regular eye exams with their eye care practitioner.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>See your eye care professional if any unusual symptoms develop</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          If your child exhibits any <strong>eye problem symptoms </strong>then visit your eyecare professional  as soon as possible so they can get to the root of the problem before it gets any worse.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Have an annual check up</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          A regular check up can discover undetected problems so that treatment can begin as soon as possible. It’s also an opportunity to check if your child’s equipment is up to date. If your child is diagnosed with myopia there are now options available that can slow the progression of the disease. SightGlass Vision’s Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology which can potentially control axial elongation (the scientific term for the elongation of the eyeball) and has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">demonstrated effectiveness</a> in children as young as six years old (1).\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          These are some of the main ways you can help prevent eye disease developing, or slow its progression. If your child has myopia and you would like to know more about our DOT lenses, contact us:\r\n
          \r\n
          —\r\n
          \r\n
          (1) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)
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            <strong>A guide to myopia management for your child</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Cases of <strong>myopia in children</strong> are on the rise around the world. Although <strong>child myopia</strong> is often seen as a condition that can simply be corrected with glasses it can lead to complications later in life including retinal detachment, glaucoma and cataracts. The earlier your child is diagnosed the better, as it is now possible to slow the progression of myopia, as well as correct it. As soon as your child receives their <strong>myopia diagnosis,</strong> you’re going to want to begin a process of <strong>myopia management</strong> with the help of your child’s eyecare professional. This goes beyond the wearing of glasses and will involve managing your child’s environment – outdoor time, screen time (yes we know that’s going to be difficult!) and even bedtime. We have outlined some key advice below to help you manage your child’s myopia.\r\n
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            &nbsp;\r\n
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            <strong>Myopia treatment options </strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            When your child has myopia, the first treatment option is to wear corrective glasses. The best thing you can do for your child is to choose the best lenses for them. Of course they may be worried about having to wear glasses, but there are ways to make them feel good about that too! We’ll show you how you can do that!\r\n
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            <strong>Choosing the best lenses</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            The best lenses are crucial when it comes to managing your child’s myopia, and as a parent you are obviously going to want to make the best choice for your child. You may well be offered lenses that simply help correct the condition, but it is now possible to help slow the progression of myopia. Ask your eyecare professional about Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, currently available only in certain markets. DOT lenses use a new and unique technology developed at SightGlass Vision, designed to reduce axial elongation (the scientific term for the elongation of the eyeball).\r\n
            \r\n
            DOT lenses work thanks to the thousands of micro dots which softly scatter light in order to  reduce contrast on the retina. They’re easy and comfortable to wear as they provide clear focus no matter the wearer’s direction of gaze or distance being looked at. A <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">study </a>has demonstrated effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old (1). Two in three kids had no meaningful myopia progression after one year (2). The earlier your child starts using DOT lenses, the more likely it can help slow the progression of your child’s myopia!\r\n
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            &nbsp;\r\n
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            <strong>Helping your child to feel good in their new glasses</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong> </strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Having to wear glasses can seem like a major change for your child. They may feel nervous or shy about having to wear them. However the more they wear them, the more effective they will be in slowing the progression of their myopia. DOT lenses in particular should ideally be worn for 12 hours a day.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do as a parent to put their mind at rest and help them feel great in their new glasses! Firstly, let your child pick the frames they like. They’re the ones who will wear the glasses, so it’s important they feel like it’s their choice!\r\n
            \r\n
            Give your child plenty of time to try on frames in a range of different styles and colors and give plenty of enthusiastic feedback about how great they look in them. Of course wearing glasses is not all about aesthetics, so explain all the benefits of wearing their new glasses. Maybe take your child to the cinema to show them how wearing glasses makes all their favorite activities so much clearer and better.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Your child’s environment</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Making subtle changes to your child’s environment  – their outdoor time, screen time and even bedtime –  can help to successfully manage their myopia. We’ve put together a list of key behaviors to try and encourage in your child.\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Limiting screen time</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Yes, we know this one will be difficult! No one is suggesting your child should stop using their computer completely – there’s no need for drastic measures!  But try and encourage them to take regular breaks and glance up from the screen from time to time. The 20/20/20 rule is a good one to get them to follow. Every 20 minutes, get them to look at a distance of 20 meters for 20 seconds.\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Not holding books and devices too close</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Of course it’s not just digital devices that can cause eye strain in your child. It’s a good idea to encourage them to keep an elbow-to-wrist distance between anything they are viewing up close and their eyes. You can help them do this by demonstrating how to do it yourself and getting them to copy you. It’s really very simple – you make a fist and then sit your fist gently against your eyes. The distance from eye to elbow is the distance your child should aim to view objects from.\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Spending more time outdoors</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Encouraging your child to play outside more often may help their short-sightedness progress less quickly.  In fact, spending two hours a day outside may even delay the onset of myopia. Being outside in the natural light appears to protect against myopia, although the exact reasons for this are not yet fully understood. It is thought to be a combination of the brightness of the light and looking at objects at long distances. It may also be in some way related to exposure to UV light on the eye and the retina. Of course being outside is also a great way to reduce screen time!\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
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            <strong>Getting more sleep</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Although the exact reasons remain unclear, lack of sleep and late bedtimes have been linked to the progression of myopia in <a href="https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/late-bedtime-linked-with-myopia">some studies</a>. It is thought that sleeping late may go hand in hand with reading or being on digital devices in artificial lighting conditions in the evening. Encourage a regular bed time routine for your child and limit screen use before bed. Reading a story could be useful!\r\n
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            &nbsp;\r\n
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            <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
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            As a parent there are many external factors you can manage in order to delay the onset of myopia. If treatment is necessary, your eye care professional will be able to guide you towards the best options for your child.\r\n
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            DOT lenses might be the solution to help slow down the progression of their myopia. If you would like to know more about our lenses then contact our experts!\r\n
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            (1) No clinically meaningful change in refractive error means that there was less than a 0.25D increase in myopia from baseline as measured by cycloplegic autorefraction.(p&lt;0.0001).\r\n
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            (2) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)
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          <h1><strong>A guide to myopia management for your child</strong></h1>\r\n
          Cases of <strong>myopia in children</strong> are on the rise around the world. Although <strong>child myopia</strong> is often seen as a condition that can simply be corrected with glasses it can lead to complications later in life including retinal detachment, glaucoma and cataracts. The earlier your child is diagnosed the better, as it is now possible to slow the progression of myopia, as well as correct it. As soon as your child receives their <strong>myopia diagnosis,</strong> you’re going to want to begin a process of <strong>myopia management</strong> with the help of your child’s eyecare professional. This goes beyond the wearing of glasses and will involve managing your child’s environment - outdoor time, screen time (yes we know that’s going to be difficult!) and even bedtime. We have outlined some key advice below to help you manage your child's myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2><strong>Myopia treatment options </strong></h2>\r\n
          When your child has myopia, the first treatment option is to wear corrective glasses. The best thing you can do for your child is to choose the best lenses for them. Of course they may be worried about having to wear glasses, but there are ways to make them feel good about that too! We’ll show you how you can do that!\r\n
          <h3><strong>Choosing the best lenses</strong></h3>\r\n
          The best lenses are crucial when it comes to managing your child’s myopia, and as a parent you are obviously going to want to make the best choice for your child. You may well be offered lenses that simply help correct the condition, but it is now possible to help slow the progression of myopia. Ask your eyecare professional about Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, currently available only in certain markets. DOT lenses use a new and unique technology developed at SightGlass Vision, designed to reduce axial elongation (the scientific term for the elongation of the eyeball).\r\n
          \r\n
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          \r\n
          DOT lenses work thanks to the thousands of micro dots which softly scatter light in order to  reduce contrast on the retina. They’re easy and comfortable to wear as they provide clear focus no matter the wearer's direction of gaze or distance being looked at. A <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">study </a>has demonstrated effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old (1). Two in three kids had no meaningful myopia progression after one year (2). The earlier your child starts using DOT lenses, the more likely it can help slow the progression of your child’s myopia!\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>Helping your child to feel good in their new glasses</strong></h3>\r\n
          <strong> </strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Having to wear glasses can seem like a major change for your child. They may feel nervous or shy about having to wear them. However the more they wear them, the more effective they will be in slowing the progression of their myopia. DOT lenses in particular should ideally be worn for 12 hours a day.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do as a parent to put their mind at rest and help them feel great in their new glasses! Firstly, let your child pick the frames they like. They’re the ones who will wear the glasses, so it’s important they feel like it’s their choice!\r\n
          \r\n
          Give your child plenty of time to try on frames in a range of different styles and colors and give plenty of enthusiastic feedback about how great they look in them. Of course wearing glasses is not all about aesthetics, so explain all the benefits of wearing their new glasses. Maybe take your child to the cinema to show them how wearing glasses makes all their favorite activities so much clearer and better.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2><strong>Your child’s environment</strong></h2>\r\n
          Making subtle changes to your child’s environment  – their outdoor time, screen time and even bedtime –  can help to successfully manage their myopia. We’ve put together a list of key behaviors to try and encourage in your child.\r\n
          <h3><strong>Limiting screen time</strong></h3>\r\n
          Yes, we know this one will be difficult! No one is suggesting your child should stop using their computer completely - there’s no need for drastic measures!  But try and encourage them to take regular breaks and glance up from the screen from time to time. The 20/20/20 rule is a good one to get them to follow. Every 20 minutes, get them to look at a distance of 20 meters for 20 seconds.\r\n
          <h3><strong>Not holding books and devices too close</strong></h3>\r\n
          Of course it’s not just digital devices that can cause eye strain in your child. It’s a good idea to encourage them to keep an elbow-to-wrist distance between anything they are viewing up close and their eyes. You can help them do this by demonstrating how to do it yourself and getting them to copy you. It’s really very simple - you make a fist and then sit your fist gently against your eyes. The distance from eye to elbow is the distance your child should aim to view objects from.\r\n
          <h3><strong>Spending more time outdoors</strong></h3>\r\n
          Encouraging your child to play outside more often may help their short-sightedness progress less quickly.  In fact, spending two hours a day outside may even delay the onset of myopia. Being outside in the natural light appears to protect against myopia, although the exact reasons for this are not yet fully understood. It is thought to be a combination of the brightness of the light and looking at objects at long distances. It may also be in some way related to exposure to UV light on the eye and the retina. Of course being outside is also a great way to reduce screen time!\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>Getting more sleep</strong></h3>\r\n
          Although the exact reasons remain unclear, lack of sleep and late bedtimes have been linked to the progression of myopia in <a href="https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/late-bedtime-linked-with-myopia">some studies</a>. It is thought that sleeping late may go hand in hand with reading or being on digital devices in artificial lighting conditions in the evening. Encourage a regular bed time routine for your child and limit screen use before bed. Reading a story could be useful!\r\n
          \r\n
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          As a parent there are many external factors you can manage in order to delay the onset of myopia. If treatment is necessary, your eye care professional will be able to guide you towards the best options for your child.\r\n
          \r\n
          DOT lenses might be the solution to help slow down the progression of their myopia. If you would like to know more about our lenses then contact our experts!\r\n
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          (2) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)
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          <strong>A guide to myopia management for your child</strong>\r\n
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          Cases of <strong>myopia in children</strong> are on the rise around the world. Although <strong>child myopia</strong> is often seen as a condition that can simply be corrected with glasses it can lead to complications later in life including retinal detachment, glaucoma and cataracts. The earlier your child is diagnosed the better, as it is now possible to slow the progression of myopia, as well as correct it. As soon as your child receives their <strong>myopia diagnosis,</strong> you’re going to want to begin a process of <strong>myopia management</strong> with the help of your child’s eyecare professional. This goes beyond the wearing of glasses and will involve managing your child’s environment – outdoor time, screen time (yes we know that’s going to be difficult!) and even bedtime. We have outlined some key advice below to help you manage your child’s myopia.\r\n
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          <strong>Myopia treatment options </strong>\r\n
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          When your child has myopia, the first treatment option is to wear corrective glasses. The best thing you can do for your child is to choose the best lenses for them. Of course they may be worried about having to wear glasses, but there are ways to make them feel good about that too! We’ll show you how you can do that!\r\n
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          <strong>Choosing the best lenses</strong>\r\n
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          The best lenses are crucial when it comes to managing your child’s myopia, and as a parent you are obviously going to want to make the best choice for your child. You may well be offered lenses that simply help correct the condition, but it is now possible to help slow the progression of myopia. Ask your eyecare professional about Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses, currently available only in certain markets. DOT lenses use a new and unique technology developed at SightGlass Vision, designed to reduce axial elongation (the scientific term for the elongation of the eyeball).\r\n
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          DOT lenses work thanks to the thousands of micro dots which softly scatter light in order to  reduce contrast on the retina. They’re easy and comfortable to wear as they provide clear focus no matter the wearer’s direction of gaze or distance being looked at. A <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">study </a>has demonstrated effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old (1). Two in three kids had no meaningful myopia progression after one year (2). The earlier your child starts using DOT lenses, the more likely it can help slow the progression of your child’s myopia!\r\n
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          <strong>Helping your child to feel good in their new glasses</strong>\r\n
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          <strong> </strong>\r\n
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          Having to wear glasses can seem like a major change for your child. They may feel nervous or shy about having to wear them. However the more they wear them, the more effective they will be in slowing the progression of their myopia. DOT lenses in particular should ideally be worn for 12 hours a day.\r\n
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          Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do as a parent to put their mind at rest and help them feel great in their new glasses! Firstly, let your child pick the frames they like. They’re the ones who will wear the glasses, so it’s important they feel like it’s their choice!\r\n
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          Give your child plenty of time to try on frames in a range of different styles and colors and give plenty of enthusiastic feedback about how great they look in them. Of course wearing glasses is not all about aesthetics, so explain all the benefits of wearing their new glasses. Maybe take your child to the cinema to show them how wearing glasses makes all their favorite activities so much clearer and better.\r\n
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          <strong>Your child’s environment</strong>\r\n
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          Making subtle changes to your child’s environment  – their outdoor time, screen time and even bedtime –  can help to successfully manage their myopia. We’ve put together a list of key behaviors to try and encourage in your child.\r\n
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          <strong>Limiting screen time</strong>\r\n
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          Yes, we know this one will be difficult! No one is suggesting your child should stop using their computer completely – there’s no need for drastic measures!  But try and encourage them to take regular breaks and glance up from the screen from time to time. The 20/20/20 rule is a good one to get them to follow. Every 20 minutes, get them to look at a distance of 20 meters for 20 seconds.\r\n
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          <strong>Not holding books and devices too close</strong>\r\n
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          Of course it’s not just digital devices that can cause eye strain in your child. It’s a good idea to encourage them to keep an elbow-to-wrist distance between anything they are viewing up close and their eyes. You can help them do this by demonstrating how to do it yourself and getting them to copy you. It’s really very simple – you make a fist and then sit your fist gently against your eyes. The distance from eye to elbow is the distance your child should aim to view objects from.\r\n
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          <strong>Spending more time outdoors</strong>\r\n
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          Encouraging your child to play outside more often may help their short-sightedness progress less quickly.  In fact, spending two hours a day outside may even delay the onset of myopia. Being outside in the natural light appears to protect against myopia, although the exact reasons for this are not yet fully understood. It is thought to be a combination of the brightness of the light and looking at objects at long distances. It may also be in some way related to exposure to UV light on the eye and the retina. Of course being outside is also a great way to reduce screen time!\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          <strong>Getting more sleep</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Although the exact reasons remain unclear, lack of sleep and late bedtimes have been linked to the progression of myopia in <a href="https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/late-bedtime-linked-with-myopia">some studies</a>. It is thought that sleeping late may go hand in hand with reading or being on digital devices in artificial lighting conditions in the evening. Encourage a regular bed time routine for your child and limit screen use before bed. Reading a story could be useful!\r\n
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          <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
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          As a parent there are many external factors you can manage in order to delay the onset of myopia. If treatment is necessary, your eye care professional will be able to guide you towards the best options for your child.\r\n
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          (1) No clinically meaningful change in refractive error means that there was less than a 0.25D increase in myopia from baseline as measured by cycloplegic autorefraction.(p&lt;0.0001).\r\n
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      Myopia is an eyesight issue <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(20)31043-5/fulltext">on the rise </a>in children worldwide. For a long time, scientists thought it was just the result of genetics. Specifically, if your parents had myopia, it was believed that you were more at risk of developing it too.\r\n
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      What do myopia and contrast sensitivity mean?\r\n
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      The first step to understanding the link between myopia and contrast is understanding what those two terms even mean.\r\n
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      Myopia, a definition\r\n
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      Myopia is a common vision problem that causes far-away objects to appear blurry while close-by things can remain clear and defined.\r\n
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      This is typically caused by your eyeball having an unusually elongated shape. Indeed, this causes light entering the eye to focus in front of the retina. This leads to blurry vision, especially while looking at far-away objects.\r\n
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      If your children have myopia, they could have trouble seeing the classroom board clearly, and distinguishing faces from far away, which could impact their academic development. An important issue, which can also be progressive, as myopia tends to get worse throughout childhood years.\r\n
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      What is contrast?\r\n
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      Contrast is the ability to distinguish every detail from a small object. It lets you see shapes and patterns and identify two things of the same color side by side.\r\n
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      How does contrast affect myopia?\r\n
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      While the two seem entirely unlinked, It has been shown that contrast could be important to understanding myopia(1).\r\n
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      Why does contrast affect myopia?\r\n
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      So, if vision is linked to contrast, how does that affect the prevalence of myopia in kids?\r\n
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      Well, myopia, as we said before, is caused by the elongation of the eye, which causes the light entering the eye not to reach the right places, causing blurry vision.\r\n
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      <a href="https://www.myopiaprofile.com/contrast-signalling-myopia-novel-spectacle-lens/">Contrast theory</a> has revealed that high retinal contrast overstimulates the retina to signal the eye to elongate. And what are the perfect examples of high retinal contrast? Near work reading, computer screens.\r\n
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      By managing this contrast, we could lower the signal driving the eye to grow and slow the progression of myopia.\r\n
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      How can we manage contrast and, therefore, myopia?\r\n
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      Now that we have identified what contrast is, here are some tips for managing it.\r\n
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      Encourage a healthy lifestyle\r\n
      \r\n
      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      A straightforward way to manage contrast in your child’s daily life is to have them spend more time outside. Getting some sunshine, playing outdoor sports, and limiting screen time may benefit your child’s vision development.\r\n
      \r\n
      Treat with Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses\r\n
      \r\n
      Incorporating lifestyle changes is always beneficial for children. However, for kids with myopia, new ways exist to prevent its progression, notably thanks to <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses</a>.\r\n
      \r\n
      A pioneer in myopia and contrast management, Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses integrate light scattering elements into the lenses, softening contrast at all distances.\r\n
      \r\n
      A technology that has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinically proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old (2).\r\n
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      Myopia can seem complicated to manage for any parent with a troubled vision kid. However, thanks to new technology such as the Diffusion Optics Technology™, managing it to help ensure that your child has fewer vision issues in the future may now be possible. Contact your eye care professional and <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">learn more about Diffusion Optics Technology™</a>!\r\n
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      (1) Greenwald SH, Kuchenbecker JA, Rowlan JS, Neitz J, Neitz M. Role of a Dual Splicing and Amino Acid Code in Myopia, Cone Dysfunction and Cone Dystrophy Associated with L/M Opsin Interchange Mutations. Transl Vis Sci Technol. 2017;6(3)\r\n
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    <h1><strong>How does contrast affect myopia? </strong></h1>\r\n
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    Myopia is an eyesight issue <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(20)31043-5/fulltext">on the rise </a>in children worldwide. For a long time, scientists thought it was just the result of genetics. Specifically, if your parents had myopia, it was believed that you were more at risk of developing it too.\r\n
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    The first step to understanding the link between myopia and contrast is understanding what those two terms even mean.\r\n
    <h3>Myopia, a definition</h3>\r\n
    Myopia is a common vision problem that causes far-away objects to appear blurry while close-by things can remain clear and defined.\r\n
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    If your children have myopia, they could have trouble seeing the classroom board clearly, and distinguishing faces from far away, which could impact their academic development. An important issue, which can also be progressive, as myopia tends to get worse throughout childhood years.\r\n
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    <h3>What is contrast?</h3>\r\n
    Contrast is the ability to distinguish every detail from a small object. It lets you see shapes and patterns and identify two things of the same color side by side.\r\n
    <h2>How does contrast affect myopia?</h2>\r\n
    While the two seem entirely unlinked, It has been shown that contrast could be important to understanding myopia(1).\r\n
    <h3>Why does contrast affect myopia?</h3>\r\n
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    \r\n
    <a href="https://www.myopiaprofile.com/contrast-signalling-myopia-novel-spectacle-lens/">Contrast theory</a> has revealed that high retinal contrast overstimulates the retina to signal the eye to elongate. And what are the perfect examples of high retinal contrast? Near work reading, computer screens.\r\n
    \r\n
    By managing this contrast, we could lower the signal driving the eye to grow and slow the progression of myopia.\r\n
    <h2>How can we manage contrast and, therefore, myopia?</h2>\r\n
    Now that we have identified what contrast is, here are some tips for managing it.\r\n
    <h3>Encourage a healthy lifestyle</h3>\r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    A straightforward way to manage contrast in your child’s daily life is to have them spend more time outside. Getting some sunshine, playing outdoor sports, and limiting screen time may benefit your child’s vision development.\r\n
    <h3>Treat with Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses</h3>\r\n
    Incorporating lifestyle changes is always beneficial for children. However, for kids with myopia, new ways exist to prevent its progression, notably thanks to <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses</a>.\r\n
    \r\n
    A pioneer in myopia and contrast management, Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses integrate light scattering elements into the lenses, softening contrast at all distances.\r\n
    \r\n
    A technology that has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinically proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old (2).\r\n
    <h2>Conclusion</h2>\r\n
    Myopia can seem complicated to manage for any parent with a troubled vision kid. However, thanks to new technology such as the Diffusion Optics Technology™, managing it to help ensure that your child has fewer vision issues in the future may now be possible. Contact your eye care professional and <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">learn more about Diffusion Optics Technology™</a>!\r\n
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    &nbsp;\r\n
    <h6>(1) Greenwald SH, Kuchenbecker JA, Rowlan JS, Neitz J, Neitz M. Role of a Dual Splicing and Amino Acid Code in Myopia, Cone Dysfunction and Cone Dystrophy Associated with L/M Opsin Interchange Mutations. Transl Vis Sci Technol. 2017;6(3)</h6>\r\n
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    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    Myopia is an eyesight issue <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(20)31043-5/fulltext">on the rise </a>in children worldwide. For a long time, scientists thought it was just the result of genetics. Specifically, if your parents had myopia, it was believed that you were more at risk of developing it too.\r\n
    \r\n
    But new <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930266/">studies</a> have shown that myopia is also closely linked to lifestyle and visual contrast. So, how does contrast affect myopia?\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    What do myopia and contrast sensitivity mean?\r\n
    \r\n
    The first step to understanding the link between myopia and contrast is understanding what those two terms even mean.\r\n
    \r\n
    Myopia, a definition\r\n
    \r\n
    Myopia is a common vision problem that causes far-away objects to appear blurry while close-by things can remain clear and defined.\r\n
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    This is typically caused by your eyeball having an unusually elongated shape. Indeed, this causes light entering the eye to focus in front of the retina. This leads to blurry vision, especially while looking at far-away objects.\r\n
    \r\n
    If your children have myopia, they could have trouble seeing the classroom board clearly, and distinguishing faces from far away, which could impact their academic development. An important issue, which can also be progressive, as myopia tends to get worse throughout childhood years.\r\n
    \r\n
    What is contrast?\r\n
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    \r\n
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    \r\n
    Why does contrast affect myopia?\r\n
    \r\n
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    \r\n
    Well, myopia, as we said before, is caused by the elongation of the eye, which causes the light entering the eye not to reach the right places, causing blurry vision.\r\n
    \r\n
    <a href="https://www.myopiaprofile.com/contrast-signalling-myopia-novel-spectacle-lens/">Contrast theory</a> has revealed that high retinal contrast overstimulates the retina to signal the eye to elongate. And what are the perfect examples of high retinal contrast? Near work reading, computer screens.\r\n
    \r\n
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    \r\n
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    \r\n
    Now that we have identified what contrast is, here are some tips for managing it.\r\n
    \r\n
    Encourage a healthy lifestyle\r\n
    \r\n
    &nbsp;\r\n
    \r\n
    A straightforward way to manage contrast in your child’s daily life is to have them spend more time outside. Getting some sunshine, playing outdoor sports, and limiting screen time may benefit your child’s vision development.\r\n
    \r\n
    Treat with Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses\r\n
    \r\n
    Incorporating lifestyle changes is always beneficial for children. However, for kids with myopia, new ways exist to prevent its progression, notably thanks to <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses</a>.\r\n
    \r\n
    A pioneer in myopia and contrast management, Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses integrate light scattering elements into the lenses, softening contrast at all distances.\r\n
    \r\n
    A technology that has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinically proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old (2).\r\n
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    (1) Greenwald SH, Kuchenbecker JA, Rowlan JS, Neitz J, Neitz M. Role of a Dual Splicing and Amino Acid Code in Myopia, Cone Dysfunction and Cone Dystrophy Associated with L/M Opsin Interchange Mutations. Transl Vis Sci Technol. 2017;6(3)\r\n
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            <h1><strong>How does contrast affect myopia? </strong></h1>\r\n
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            Myopia is an eyesight issue <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(20)31043-5/fulltext">on the rise </a>in children worldwide. For a long time, scientists thought it was just the result of genetics. Specifically, if your parents had myopia, it was believed that you were more at risk of developing it too.\r\n
            \r\n
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            The first step to understanding the link between myopia and contrast is understanding what those two terms even mean.\r\n
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            Myopia is a common vision problem that causes far-away objects to appear blurry while close-by things can remain clear and defined.\r\n
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            If your children have myopia, they could have trouble seeing the classroom board clearly, and distinguishing faces from far away, which could impact their academic development. An important issue, which can also be progressive, as myopia tends to get worse throughout childhood years.\r\n
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            <h2>How does contrast affect myopia?</h2>\r\n
            While the two seem entirely unlinked, It has been shown that contrast could be important to understanding myopia(1).\r\n
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            So, if vision is linked to contrast, how does that affect the prevalence of myopia in kids?\r\n
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            \r\n
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            \r\n
            By managing this contrast, we could lower the signal driving the eye to grow and slow the progression of myopia.\r\n
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            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            A straightforward way to manage contrast in your child’s daily life is to have them spend more time outside. Getting some sunshine, playing outdoor sports, and limiting screen time may benefit your child’s vision development.\r\n
            <h3>Treat with Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses</h3>\r\n
            Incorporating lifestyle changes is always beneficial for children. However, for kids with myopia, new ways exist to prevent its progression, notably thanks to <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses</a>.\r\n
            \r\n
            A pioneer in myopia and contrast management, Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses integrate light scattering elements into the lenses, softening contrast at all distances.\r\n
            \r\n
            A technology that has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinically proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old (2).\r\n
            <h2>Conclusion</h2>\r\n
            Myopia can seem complicated to manage for any parent with a troubled vision kid. However, thanks to new technology such as the Diffusion Optics Technology™, managing it to help ensure that your child has fewer vision issues in the future may now be possible. Contact your eye care professional and <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">learn more about Diffusion Optics Technology™</a>!\r\n
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            <h6>(1) Greenwald SH, Kuchenbecker JA, Rowlan JS, Neitz J, Neitz M. Role of a Dual Splicing and Amino Acid Code in Myopia, Cone Dysfunction and Cone Dystrophy Associated with L/M Opsin Interchange Mutations. Transl Vis Sci Technol. 2017;6(3)</h6>\r\n
            <h6>(2) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)</h6>
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              <strong>How does contrast affect myopia? </strong>\r\n
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              Myopia is an eyesight issue <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(20)31043-5/fulltext">on the rise </a>in children worldwide. For a long time, scientists thought it was just the result of genetics. Specifically, if your parents had myopia, it was believed that you were more at risk of developing it too.\r\n
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              But new <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930266/">studies</a> have shown that myopia is also closely linked to lifestyle and visual contrast. So, how does contrast affect myopia?\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
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              What do myopia and contrast sensitivity mean?\r\n
              \r\n
              The first step to understanding the link between myopia and contrast is understanding what those two terms even mean.\r\n
              \r\n
              Myopia, a definition\r\n
              \r\n
              Myopia is a common vision problem that causes far-away objects to appear blurry while close-by things can remain clear and defined.\r\n
              \r\n
              This is typically caused by your eyeball having an unusually elongated shape. Indeed, this causes light entering the eye to focus in front of the retina. This leads to blurry vision, especially while looking at far-away objects.\r\n
              \r\n
              If your children have myopia, they could have trouble seeing the classroom board clearly, and distinguishing faces from far away, which could impact their academic development. An important issue, which can also be progressive, as myopia tends to get worse throughout childhood years.\r\n
              \r\n
              What is contrast?\r\n
              \r\n
              Contrast is the ability to distinguish every detail from a small object. It lets you see shapes and patterns and identify two things of the same color side by side.\r\n
              \r\n
              How does contrast affect myopia?\r\n
              \r\n
              While the two seem entirely unlinked, It has been shown that contrast could be important to understanding myopia(1).\r\n
              \r\n
              Why does contrast affect myopia?\r\n
              \r\n
              So, if vision is linked to contrast, how does that affect the prevalence of myopia in kids?\r\n
              \r\n
              Well, myopia, as we said before, is caused by the elongation of the eye, which causes the light entering the eye not to reach the right places, causing blurry vision.\r\n
              \r\n
              <a href="https://www.myopiaprofile.com/contrast-signalling-myopia-novel-spectacle-lens/">Contrast theory</a> has revealed that high retinal contrast overstimulates the retina to signal the eye to elongate. And what are the perfect examples of high retinal contrast? Near work reading, computer screens.\r\n
              \r\n
              By managing this contrast, we could lower the signal driving the eye to grow and slow the progression of myopia.\r\n
              \r\n
              How can we manage contrast and, therefore, myopia?\r\n
              \r\n
              Now that we have identified what contrast is, here are some tips for managing it.\r\n
              \r\n
              Encourage a healthy lifestyle\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              A straightforward way to manage contrast in your child’s daily life is to have them spend more time outside. Getting some sunshine, playing outdoor sports, and limiting screen time may benefit your child’s vision development.\r\n
              \r\n
              Treat with Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses\r\n
              \r\n
              Incorporating lifestyle changes is always beneficial for children. However, for kids with myopia, new ways exist to prevent its progression, notably thanks to <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses</a>.\r\n
              \r\n
              A pioneer in myopia and contrast management, Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses integrate light scattering elements into the lenses, softening contrast at all distances.\r\n
              \r\n
              A technology that has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinically proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old (2).\r\n
              \r\n
              Conclusion\r\n
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              Myopia can seem complicated to manage for any parent with a troubled vision kid. However, thanks to new technology such as the Diffusion Optics Technology™, managing it to help ensure that your child has fewer vision issues in the future may now be possible. Contact your eye care professional and <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">learn more about Diffusion Optics Technology™</a>!\r\n
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              &nbsp;\r\n
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              (1) Greenwald SH, Kuchenbecker JA, Rowlan JS, Neitz J, Neitz M. Role of a Dual Splicing and Amino Acid Code in Myopia, Cone Dysfunction and Cone Dystrophy Associated with L/M Opsin Interchange Mutations. Transl Vis Sci Technol. 2017;6(3)\r\n
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            Myopia is an eyesight issue <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(20)31043-5/fulltext">on the rise </a>in children worldwide. For a long time, scientists thought it was just the result of genetics. Specifically, if your parents had myopia, it was believed that you were more at risk of developing it too.\r\n
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            What do myopia and contrast sensitivity mean?\r\n
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            The first step to understanding the link between myopia and contrast is understanding what those two terms even mean.\r\n
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            Myopia, a definition\r\n
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            Myopia is a common vision problem that causes far-away objects to appear blurry while close-by things can remain clear and defined.\r\n
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            This is typically caused by your eyeball having an unusually elongated shape. Indeed, this causes light entering the eye to focus in front of the retina. This leads to blurry vision, especially while looking at far-away objects.\r\n
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            If your children have myopia, they could have trouble seeing the classroom board clearly, and distinguishing faces from far away, which could impact their academic development. An important issue, which can also be progressive, as myopia tends to get worse throughout childhood years.\r\n
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            What is contrast?\r\n
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            Contrast is the ability to distinguish every detail from a small object. It lets you see shapes and patterns and identify two things of the same color side by side.\r\n
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            While the two seem entirely unlinked, It has been shown that contrast could be important to understanding myopia(1).\r\n
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            Why does contrast affect myopia?\r\n
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            Well, myopia, as we said before, is caused by the elongation of the eye, which causes the light entering the eye not to reach the right places, causing blurry vision.\r\n
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            <a href="https://www.myopiaprofile.com/contrast-signalling-myopia-novel-spectacle-lens/">Contrast theory</a> has revealed that high retinal contrast overstimulates the retina to signal the eye to elongate. And what are the perfect examples of high retinal contrast? Near work reading, computer screens.\r\n
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            By managing this contrast, we could lower the signal driving the eye to grow and slow the progression of myopia.\r\n
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            \r\n
            Encourage a healthy lifestyle\r\n
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            &nbsp;\r\n
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            A straightforward way to manage contrast in your child’s daily life is to have them spend more time outside. Getting some sunshine, playing outdoor sports, and limiting screen time may benefit your child’s vision development.\r\n
            \r\n
            Treat with Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses\r\n
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            Incorporating lifestyle changes is always beneficial for children. However, for kids with myopia, new ways exist to prevent its progression, notably thanks to <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses</a>.\r\n
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            A pioneer in myopia and contrast management, Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses integrate light scattering elements into the lenses, softening contrast at all distances.\r\n
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            A technology that has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinically proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old (2).\r\n
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            (1) Greenwald SH, Kuchenbecker JA, Rowlan JS, Neitz J, Neitz M. Role of a Dual Splicing and Amino Acid Code in Myopia, Cone Dysfunction and Cone Dystrophy Associated with L/M Opsin Interchange Mutations. Transl Vis Sci Technol. 2017;6(3)\r\n
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          The first step to understanding the link between myopia and contrast is understanding what those two terms even mean.\r\n
          <h3>Myopia, a definition</h3>\r\n
          Myopia is a common vision problem that causes far-away objects to appear blurry while close-by things can remain clear and defined.\r\n
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          If your children have myopia, they could have trouble seeing the classroom board clearly, and distinguishing faces from far away, which could impact their academic development. An important issue, which can also be progressive, as myopia tends to get worse throughout childhood years.\r\n
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          <h3>What is contrast?</h3>\r\n
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          While the two seem entirely unlinked, It has been shown that contrast could be important to understanding myopia(1).\r\n
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          By managing this contrast, we could lower the signal driving the eye to grow and slow the progression of myopia.\r\n
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          A straightforward way to manage contrast in your child’s daily life is to have them spend more time outside. Getting some sunshine, playing outdoor sports, and limiting screen time may benefit your child’s vision development.\r\n
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          Incorporating lifestyle changes is always beneficial for children. However, for kids with myopia, new ways exist to prevent its progression, notably thanks to <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses</a>.\r\n
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          A pioneer in myopia and contrast management, Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses integrate light scattering elements into the lenses, softening contrast at all distances.\r\n
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          A technology that has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinically proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old (2).\r\n
          <h2>Conclusion</h2>\r\n
          Myopia can seem complicated to manage for any parent with a troubled vision kid. However, thanks to new technology such as the Diffusion Optics Technology™, managing it to help ensure that your child has fewer vision issues in the future may now be possible. Contact your eye care professional and <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">learn more about Diffusion Optics Technology™</a>!\r\n
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          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          What do myopia and contrast sensitivity mean?\r\n
          \r\n
          The first step to understanding the link between myopia and contrast is understanding what those two terms even mean.\r\n
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          Myopia, a definition\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia is a common vision problem that causes far-away objects to appear blurry while close-by things can remain clear and defined.\r\n
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          This is typically caused by your eyeball having an unusually elongated shape. Indeed, this causes light entering the eye to focus in front of the retina. This leads to blurry vision, especially while looking at far-away objects.\r\n
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          If your children have myopia, they could have trouble seeing the classroom board clearly, and distinguishing faces from far away, which could impact their academic development. An important issue, which can also be progressive, as myopia tends to get worse throughout childhood years.\r\n
          \r\n
          What is contrast?\r\n
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          How does contrast affect myopia?\r\n
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          While the two seem entirely unlinked, It has been shown that contrast could be important to understanding myopia(1).\r\n
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          \r\n
          <a href="https://www.myopiaprofile.com/contrast-signalling-myopia-novel-spectacle-lens/">Contrast theory</a> has revealed that high retinal contrast overstimulates the retina to signal the eye to elongate. And what are the perfect examples of high retinal contrast? Near work reading, computer screens.\r\n
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          By managing this contrast, we could lower the signal driving the eye to grow and slow the progression of myopia.\r\n
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          Encourage a healthy lifestyle\r\n
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            <h1><strong>How does contrast affect myopia? </strong></h1>\r\n
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            Myopia is an eyesight issue <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(20)31043-5/fulltext">on the rise </a>in children worldwide. For a long time, scientists thought it was just the result of genetics. Specifically, if your parents had myopia, it was believed that you were more at risk of developing it too.\r\n
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            <h3>What is contrast?</h3>\r\n
            Contrast is the ability to distinguish every detail from a small object. It lets you see shapes and patterns and identify two things of the same color side by side.\r\n
            <h2>How does contrast affect myopia?</h2>\r\n
            While the two seem entirely unlinked, It has been shown that contrast could be important to understanding myopia(1).\r\n
            <h3>Why does contrast affect myopia?</h3>\r\n
            So, if vision is linked to contrast, how does that affect the prevalence of myopia in kids?\r\n
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            Well, myopia, as we said before, is caused by the elongation of the eye, which causes the light entering the eye not to reach the right places, causing blurry vision.\r\n
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            <a href="https://www.myopiaprofile.com/contrast-signalling-myopia-novel-spectacle-lens/">Contrast theory</a> has revealed that high retinal contrast overstimulates the retina to signal the eye to elongate. And what are the perfect examples of high retinal contrast? Near work reading, computer screens.\r\n
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            By managing this contrast, we could lower the signal driving the eye to grow and slow the progression of myopia.\r\n
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            Now that we have identified what contrast is, here are some tips for managing it.\r\n
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            A straightforward way to manage contrast in your child’s daily life is to have them spend more time outside. Getting some sunshine, playing outdoor sports, and limiting screen time may benefit your child’s vision development.\r\n
            <h3>Treat with Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses</h3>\r\n
            Incorporating lifestyle changes is always beneficial for children. However, for kids with myopia, new ways exist to prevent its progression, notably thanks to <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses</a>.\r\n
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            A pioneer in myopia and contrast management, Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses integrate light scattering elements into the lenses, softening contrast at all distances.\r\n
            \r\n
            A technology that has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinically proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old (2).\r\n
            <h2>Conclusion</h2>\r\n
            Myopia can seem complicated to manage for any parent with a troubled vision kid. However, thanks to new technology such as the Diffusion Optics Technology™, managing it to help ensure that your child has fewer vision issues in the future may now be possible. Contact your eye care professional and <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">learn more about Diffusion Optics Technology™</a>!\r\n
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            <h6>(1) Greenwald SH, Kuchenbecker JA, Rowlan JS, Neitz J, Neitz M. Role of a Dual Splicing and Amino Acid Code in Myopia, Cone Dysfunction and Cone Dystrophy Associated with L/M Opsin Interchange Mutations. Transl Vis Sci Technol. 2017;6(3)</h6>\r\n
            <h6>(2) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)</h6>
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              Myopia is an eyesight issue <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(20)31043-5/fulltext">on the rise </a>in children worldwide. For a long time, scientists thought it was just the result of genetics. Specifically, if your parents had myopia, it was believed that you were more at risk of developing it too.\r\n
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              What do myopia and contrast sensitivity mean?\r\n
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              The first step to understanding the link between myopia and contrast is understanding what those two terms even mean.\r\n
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              Myopia, a definition\r\n
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              Myopia is a common vision problem that causes far-away objects to appear blurry while close-by things can remain clear and defined.\r\n
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              This is typically caused by your eyeball having an unusually elongated shape. Indeed, this causes light entering the eye to focus in front of the retina. This leads to blurry vision, especially while looking at far-away objects.\r\n
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              If your children have myopia, they could have trouble seeing the classroom board clearly, and distinguishing faces from far away, which could impact their academic development. An important issue, which can also be progressive, as myopia tends to get worse throughout childhood years.\r\n
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              What is contrast?\r\n
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              Contrast is the ability to distinguish every detail from a small object. It lets you see shapes and patterns and identify two things of the same color side by side.\r\n
              \r\n
              How does contrast affect myopia?\r\n
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              While the two seem entirely unlinked, It has been shown that contrast could be important to understanding myopia(1).\r\n
              \r\n
              Why does contrast affect myopia?\r\n
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              So, if vision is linked to contrast, how does that affect the prevalence of myopia in kids?\r\n
              \r\n
              Well, myopia, as we said before, is caused by the elongation of the eye, which causes the light entering the eye not to reach the right places, causing blurry vision.\r\n
              \r\n
              <a href="https://www.myopiaprofile.com/contrast-signalling-myopia-novel-spectacle-lens/">Contrast theory</a> has revealed that high retinal contrast overstimulates the retina to signal the eye to elongate. And what are the perfect examples of high retinal contrast? Near work reading, computer screens.\r\n
              \r\n
              By managing this contrast, we could lower the signal driving the eye to grow and slow the progression of myopia.\r\n
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              How can we manage contrast and, therefore, myopia?\r\n
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              Now that we have identified what contrast is, here are some tips for managing it.\r\n
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              Encourage a healthy lifestyle\r\n
              \r\n
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              A straightforward way to manage contrast in your child’s daily life is to have them spend more time outside. Getting some sunshine, playing outdoor sports, and limiting screen time may benefit your child’s vision development.\r\n
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              Treat with Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses\r\n
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              Incorporating lifestyle changes is always beneficial for children. However, for kids with myopia, new ways exist to prevent its progression, notably thanks to <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses</a>.\r\n
              \r\n
              A pioneer in myopia and contrast management, Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses integrate light scattering elements into the lenses, softening contrast at all distances.\r\n
              \r\n
              A technology that has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinically proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old (2).\r\n
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              Myopia can seem complicated to manage for any parent with a troubled vision kid. However, thanks to new technology such as the Diffusion Optics Technology™, managing it to help ensure that your child has fewer vision issues in the future may now be possible. Contact your eye care professional and <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">learn more about Diffusion Optics Technology™</a>!\r\n
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              (1) Greenwald SH, Kuchenbecker JA, Rowlan JS, Neitz J, Neitz M. Role of a Dual Splicing and Amino Acid Code in Myopia, Cone Dysfunction and Cone Dystrophy Associated with L/M Opsin Interchange Mutations. Transl Vis Sci Technol. 2017;6(3)\r\n
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            This is typically caused by your eyeball having an unusually elongated shape. Indeed, this causes light entering the eye to focus in front of the retina. This leads to blurry vision, especially while looking at far-away objects.\r\n
            \r\n
            If your children have myopia, they could have trouble seeing the classroom board clearly, and distinguishing faces from far away, which could impact their academic development. An important issue, which can also be progressive, as myopia tends to get worse throughout childhood years.\r\n
            \r\n
            What is contrast?\r\n
            \r\n
            Contrast is the ability to distinguish every detail from a small object. It lets you see shapes and patterns and identify two things of the same color side by side.\r\n
            \r\n
            How does contrast affect myopia?\r\n
            \r\n
            While the two seem entirely unlinked, It has been shown that contrast could be important to understanding myopia(1).\r\n
            \r\n
            Why does contrast affect myopia?\r\n
            \r\n
            So, if vision is linked to contrast, how does that affect the prevalence of myopia in kids?\r\n
            \r\n
            Well, myopia, as we said before, is caused by the elongation of the eye, which causes the light entering the eye not to reach the right places, causing blurry vision.\r\n
            \r\n
            <a href="https://www.myopiaprofile.com/contrast-signalling-myopia-novel-spectacle-lens/">Contrast theory</a> has revealed that high retinal contrast overstimulates the retina to signal the eye to elongate. And what are the perfect examples of high retinal contrast? Near work reading, computer screens.\r\n
            \r\n
            By managing this contrast, we could lower the signal driving the eye to grow and slow the progression of myopia.\r\n
            \r\n
            How can we manage contrast and, therefore, myopia?\r\n
            \r\n
            Now that we have identified what contrast is, here are some tips for managing it.\r\n
            \r\n
            Encourage a healthy lifestyle\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            A straightforward way to manage contrast in your child’s daily life is to have them spend more time outside. Getting some sunshine, playing outdoor sports, and limiting screen time may benefit your child’s vision development.\r\n
            \r\n
            Treat with Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses\r\n
            \r\n
            Incorporating lifestyle changes is always beneficial for children. However, for kids with myopia, new ways exist to prevent its progression, notably thanks to <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses</a>.\r\n
            \r\n
            A pioneer in myopia and contrast management, Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses integrate light scattering elements into the lenses, softening contrast at all distances.\r\n
            \r\n
            A technology that has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinically proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old (2).\r\n
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            Myopia can seem complicated to manage for any parent with a troubled vision kid. However, thanks to new technology such as the Diffusion Optics Technology™, managing it to help ensure that your child has fewer vision issues in the future may now be possible. Contact your eye care professional and <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">learn more about Diffusion Optics Technology™</a>!\r\n
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            (1) Greenwald SH, Kuchenbecker JA, Rowlan JS, Neitz J, Neitz M. Role of a Dual Splicing and Amino Acid Code in Myopia, Cone Dysfunction and Cone Dystrophy Associated with L/M Opsin Interchange Mutations. Transl Vis Sci Technol. 2017;6(3)\r\n
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            (2) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)
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          <h1><strong>How does contrast affect myopia? </strong></h1>\r\n
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          Myopia is an eyesight issue <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(20)31043-5/fulltext">on the rise </a>in children worldwide. For a long time, scientists thought it was just the result of genetics. Specifically, if your parents had myopia, it was believed that you were more at risk of developing it too.\r\n
          \r\n
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          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2>What do myopia and contrast sensitivity mean?</h2>\r\n
          The first step to understanding the link between myopia and contrast is understanding what those two terms even mean.\r\n
          <h3>Myopia, a definition</h3>\r\n
          Myopia is a common vision problem that causes far-away objects to appear blurry while close-by things can remain clear and defined.\r\n
          \r\n
          This is typically caused by your eyeball having an unusually elongated shape. Indeed, this causes light entering the eye to focus in front of the retina. This leads to blurry vision, especially while looking at far-away objects.\r\n
          \r\n
          If your children have myopia, they could have trouble seeing the classroom board clearly, and distinguishing faces from far away, which could impact their academic development. An important issue, which can also be progressive, as myopia tends to get worse throughout childhood years.\r\n
          \r\n
          <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-1015" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/STILLLIFEPORTRAITLD26test-1024x691.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="691" />\r\n
          <h3>What is contrast?</h3>\r\n
          Contrast is the ability to distinguish every detail from a small object. It lets you see shapes and patterns and identify two things of the same color side by side.\r\n
          <h2>How does contrast affect myopia?</h2>\r\n
          While the two seem entirely unlinked, It has been shown that contrast could be important to understanding myopia(1).\r\n
          <h3>Why does contrast affect myopia?</h3>\r\n
          So, if vision is linked to contrast, how does that affect the prevalence of myopia in kids?\r\n
          \r\n
          Well, myopia, as we said before, is caused by the elongation of the eye, which causes the light entering the eye not to reach the right places, causing blurry vision.\r\n
          \r\n
          <a href="https://www.myopiaprofile.com/contrast-signalling-myopia-novel-spectacle-lens/">Contrast theory</a> has revealed that high retinal contrast overstimulates the retina to signal the eye to elongate. And what are the perfect examples of high retinal contrast? Near work reading, computer screens.\r\n
          \r\n
          By managing this contrast, we could lower the signal driving the eye to grow and slow the progression of myopia.\r\n
          <h2>How can we manage contrast and, therefore, myopia?</h2>\r\n
          Now that we have identified what contrast is, here are some tips for managing it.\r\n
          <h3>Encourage a healthy lifestyle</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          A straightforward way to manage contrast in your child’s daily life is to have them spend more time outside. Getting some sunshine, playing outdoor sports, and limiting screen time may benefit your child’s vision development.\r\n
          <h3>Treat with Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses</h3>\r\n
          Incorporating lifestyle changes is always beneficial for children. However, for kids with myopia, new ways exist to prevent its progression, notably thanks to <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses</a>.\r\n
          \r\n
          A pioneer in myopia and contrast management, Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses integrate light scattering elements into the lenses, softening contrast at all distances.\r\n
          \r\n
          A technology that has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinically proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old (2).\r\n
          <h2>Conclusion</h2>\r\n
          Myopia can seem complicated to manage for any parent with a troubled vision kid. However, thanks to new technology such as the Diffusion Optics Technology™, managing it to help ensure that your child has fewer vision issues in the future may now be possible. Contact your eye care professional and <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">learn more about Diffusion Optics Technology™</a>!\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h6>(1) Greenwald SH, Kuchenbecker JA, Rowlan JS, Neitz J, Neitz M. Role of a Dual Splicing and Amino Acid Code in Myopia, Cone Dysfunction and Cone Dystrophy Associated with L/M Opsin Interchange Mutations. Transl Vis Sci Technol. 2017;6(3)</h6>\r\n
          <h6>(2) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)</h6>
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          <strong>How does contrast affect myopia? </strong>\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          Myopia is an eyesight issue <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(20)31043-5/fulltext">on the rise </a>in children worldwide. For a long time, scientists thought it was just the result of genetics. Specifically, if your parents had myopia, it was believed that you were more at risk of developing it too.\r\n
          \r\n
          But new <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930266/">studies</a> have shown that myopia is also closely linked to lifestyle and visual contrast. So, how does contrast affect myopia?\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          What do myopia and contrast sensitivity mean?\r\n
          \r\n
          The first step to understanding the link between myopia and contrast is understanding what those two terms even mean.\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia, a definition\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia is a common vision problem that causes far-away objects to appear blurry while close-by things can remain clear and defined.\r\n
          \r\n
          This is typically caused by your eyeball having an unusually elongated shape. Indeed, this causes light entering the eye to focus in front of the retina. This leads to blurry vision, especially while looking at far-away objects.\r\n
          \r\n
          If your children have myopia, they could have trouble seeing the classroom board clearly, and distinguishing faces from far away, which could impact their academic development. An important issue, which can also be progressive, as myopia tends to get worse throughout childhood years.\r\n
          \r\n
          What is contrast?\r\n
          \r\n
          Contrast is the ability to distinguish every detail from a small object. It lets you see shapes and patterns and identify two things of the same color side by side.\r\n
          \r\n
          How does contrast affect myopia?\r\n
          \r\n
          While the two seem entirely unlinked, It has been shown that contrast could be important to understanding myopia(1).\r\n
          \r\n
          Why does contrast affect myopia?\r\n
          \r\n
          So, if vision is linked to contrast, how does that affect the prevalence of myopia in kids?\r\n
          \r\n
          Well, myopia, as we said before, is caused by the elongation of the eye, which causes the light entering the eye not to reach the right places, causing blurry vision.\r\n
          \r\n
          <a href="https://www.myopiaprofile.com/contrast-signalling-myopia-novel-spectacle-lens/">Contrast theory</a> has revealed that high retinal contrast overstimulates the retina to signal the eye to elongate. And what are the perfect examples of high retinal contrast? Near work reading, computer screens.\r\n
          \r\n
          By managing this contrast, we could lower the signal driving the eye to grow and slow the progression of myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          How can we manage contrast and, therefore, myopia?\r\n
          \r\n
          Now that we have identified what contrast is, here are some tips for managing it.\r\n
          \r\n
          Encourage a healthy lifestyle\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          A straightforward way to manage contrast in your child’s daily life is to have them spend more time outside. Getting some sunshine, playing outdoor sports, and limiting screen time may benefit your child’s vision development.\r\n
          \r\n
          Treat with Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses\r\n
          \r\n
          Incorporating lifestyle changes is always beneficial for children. However, for kids with myopia, new ways exist to prevent its progression, notably thanks to <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses</a>.\r\n
          \r\n
          A pioneer in myopia and contrast management, Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses integrate light scattering elements into the lenses, softening contrast at all distances.\r\n
          \r\n
          A technology that has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">clinically proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old (2).\r\n
          \r\n
          Conclusion\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia can seem complicated to manage for any parent with a troubled vision kid. However, thanks to new technology such as the Diffusion Optics Technology™, managing it to help ensure that your child has fewer vision issues in the future may now be possible. Contact your eye care professional and <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">learn more about Diffusion Optics Technology™</a>!\r\n
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          (1) Greenwald SH, Kuchenbecker JA, Rowlan JS, Neitz J, Neitz M. Role of a Dual Splicing and Amino Acid Code in Myopia, Cone Dysfunction and Cone Dystrophy Associated with L/M Opsin Interchange Mutations. Transl Vis Sci Technol. 2017;6(3)\r\n
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          (2) Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12-month results of a randomised controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)
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