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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
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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
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      &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
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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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      <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
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      &nbsp;\r\n
      \r\n
      <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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              <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
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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
              \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
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              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3>Diffusion Optics Technology™ and its importance on myopia and contrast control</h3>\r\n
              &nbsp;\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
              \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>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
              \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
              &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
              \r\n
              (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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                <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
                \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
                \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
                \r\n
                <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
                \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
                \r\n
                (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
                (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>Myopia control: is there a cure for nearsightedness?</strong></h1>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Myopia is on the rise in children all around the world. In fact, <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26875007/">by 2050, myopia will affect 50 percent of the world's population</a> (1).\r\n
              \r\n
              An alarming number for a disease that can, in worst-case scenarios, cause serious vision issues or even blindness. So, how can we control myopia, and is there a cure for nearsightedness?\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h2><strong>Understanding myopia</strong></h2>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              The first step to learning if myopia can be cured is understanding what it is and how it develops.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3><strong>What is myopia</strong></h3>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Myopia, also called nearsightedness, is a common condition that causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
              \r\n
              It is linked to the shape of the eye, which, if it becomes too long, can prevent the light entering the eye from focusing clearly on the retina. This is what makes distant objects appear blurry.\r\n
              \r\n
              After decades of research, Prof. Jay &amp; Maureen Neitz have determined that the eye's elongation could be linked to the contrast detected by the retina.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3><strong>What causes myopia</strong></h3>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              According to <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6120514/#:~:text=Prior%20studies%20have%20demonstrated%20an,and%20screen%20time%20among%20children.&amp;text=Animal%20experiments%20suggest%20that%20near,the%20eye%20with%20resultant%20myopia.">studies</a>, children who spend more time looking at screens or books than playing outside are more at risk of developing myopia.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h2><strong>How can we correct myopia and control its progression?</strong></h2>\r\n
              <strong> </strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              There are no cures for myopia. However, some treatments exist that can control and effectively reduce myopia progression.\r\n
              \r\n
              <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-976" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/10-VIDEOGAME-4243TitriV11-1024x965.png" alt="" width="1024" height="965" />\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3><strong>Most common treatments to reduce myopia in adults</strong></h3>\r\n
              For those whose eyes have fully developed, here are some common options to correct myopia:\r\n
              <h4><strong>Laser eye surgery</strong></h4>\r\n
              Laser eye surgery is mainly prescribed for adults whose vision has been stabilized for a while. It is a refractive surgery meant to correct nearsightedness.\r\n
              \r\n
              With laser surgery, the laser reshapes the cornea to adjust how light travels through it. You might have heard of Lasik or PRK, which are some of the most common procedures done on adult patients.\r\n
              \r\n
              Another surgery exists called refractive lens exchange. The ophthalmologist will remove the natural lens inside one’s eye and replace it with an artificial one.\r\n
              \r\n
              Both of these procedures can only be done on adults.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h4><strong>Prescription lenses</strong></h4>\r\n
              Prescription lenses in eyeglasses or contact lenses are the most common ways to correct nearsightedness in adults.\r\n
              \r\n
              If you’ve ever wondered how your glasses work, they focus the light coming through your eye so it can focus clearly on the retina, making you see clearly. If your vision changes, you will need to adjust your prescription accordingly.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3><strong>How to reduce myopia in children</strong></h3>\r\n
              <strong> </strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              Myopia develops mainly during childhood. As your child grows, so does their body and vision.\r\n
              \r\n
              While there are no cures for myopia, prescription glasses or contact lenses can help your child see better. As for adult eyeglasses, they correct their vision by allowing the light entering the eye to focus on the retina.\r\n
              \r\n
              But what if there was a way to not only correct your child’s vision but also control the progression of myopia?\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h4><strong>Manage contrast to manage myopia</strong></h4>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              As we have seen, myopia typically results from an elongated eye shape, which could result from abnormally high contrast on the retina. Therefore, managing contrast could manage myopia progression, which is precisely what Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses do.\r\n
              \r\n
              To reduce contrast, DOT lenses softly scatter light, correcting myopia and helping to reduce its progression. A pioneering technology in myopia management solutions that has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old (2).\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong> </strong>\r\n
              <h4><strong>Existing treatments to slow down myopia</strong></h4>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <ul>\r\n
               \t<li>Orthokeratology (ortho-k) are hard contact lenses that temporarily flatten the cornea.</li>\r\n
               \t<li>Atropine eye drops are another form of myopia correction. They have been proven to slow the progression of the condition in children.</li>\r\n
               \t<li>Soft contact lenses are a readily available solution that treats myopia by changing the way light enters the eye, therefore correcting the wearer’s vision. They are one of the most common ways used to manage myopia worldwide.</li>\r\n
              </ul>\r\n
              As always, consult the eye-care professional and schedule regular checkups for your children before starting any course of treatment.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              Myopia arises when your eye shape prevents light from focusing clearly on the retina. Unfortunately, it is a condition that can worsen over time and is particularly prevalent in children. But while there are no cures for myopia, technology has evolved to the point of being able to help reduce its progression in kids.\r\n
              \r\n
              Interested in finding out more? Don’t hesitate to contact one of our advisors to learn more about DOT lenses.\r\n
              \r\n
              <strong> -------------</strong>\r\n
              \r\n
              <em> </em>\r\n
              \r\n
              <em>(1)</em><em> 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.</em>\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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                <strong>Myopia control: is there a cure for nearsightedness?</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Myopia is on the rise in children all around the world. In fact, <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26875007/">by 2050, myopia will affect 50 percent of the world’s population</a> (1).\r\n
                \r\n
                An alarming number for a disease that can, in worst-case scenarios, cause serious vision issues or even blindness. So, how can we control myopia, and is there a cure for nearsightedness?\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Understanding myopia</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                The first step to learning if myopia can be cured is understanding what it is and how it develops.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>What is myopia</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Myopia, also called nearsightedness, is a common condition that causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
                \r\n
                It is linked to the shape of the eye, which, if it becomes too long, can prevent the light entering the eye from focusing clearly on the retina. This is what makes distant objects appear blurry.\r\n
                \r\n
                After decades of research, Prof. Jay &amp; Maureen Neitz have determined that the eye’s elongation could be linked to the contrast detected by the retina.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>What causes myopia</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                According to <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6120514/#:~:text=Prior%20studies%20have%20demonstrated%20an,and%20screen%20time%20among%20children.&amp;text=Animal%20experiments%20suggest%20that%20near,the%20eye%20with%20resultant%20myopia.">studies</a>, children who spend more time looking at screens or books than playing outside are more at risk of developing myopia.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>How can we correct myopia and control its progression?</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong> </strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                There are no cures for myopia. However, some treatments exist that can control and effectively reduce myopia progression.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Most common treatments to reduce myopia in adults</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                For those whose eyes have fully developed, here are some common options to correct myopia:\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Laser eye surgery</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                Laser eye surgery is mainly prescribed for adults whose vision has been stabilized for a while. It is a refractive surgery meant to correct nearsightedness.\r\n
                \r\n
                With laser surgery, the laser reshapes the cornea to adjust how light travels through it. You might have heard of Lasik or PRK, which are some of the most common procedures done on adult patients.\r\n
                \r\n
                Another surgery exists called refractive lens exchange. The ophthalmologist will remove the natural lens inside one’s eye and replace it with an artificial one.\r\n
                \r\n
                Both of these procedures can only be done on adults.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Prescription lenses</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                Prescription lenses in eyeglasses or contact lenses are the most common ways to correct nearsightedness in adults.\r\n
                \r\n
                If you’ve ever wondered how your glasses work, they focus the light coming through your eye so it can focus clearly on the retina, making you see clearly. If your vision changes, you will need to adjust your prescription accordingly.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>How to reduce myopia in children</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong> </strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                Myopia develops mainly during childhood. As your child grows, so does their body and vision.\r\n
                \r\n
                While there are no cures for myopia, prescription glasses or contact lenses can help your child see better. As for adult eyeglasses, they correct their vision by allowing the light entering the eye to focus on the retina.\r\n
                \r\n
                But what if there was a way to not only correct your child’s vision but also control the progression of myopia?\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Manage contrast to manage myopia</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                As we have seen, myopia typically results from an elongated eye shape, which could result from abnormally high contrast on the retina. Therefore, managing contrast could manage myopia progression, which is precisely what Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses do.\r\n
                \r\n
                To reduce contrast, DOT lenses softly scatter light, correcting myopia and helping to reduce its progression. A pioneering technology in myopia management solutions that has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old (2).\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong> </strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Existing treatments to slow down myopia</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                <ul>\r\n
                 \t<li>Orthokeratology (ortho-k) are hard contact lenses that temporarily flatten the cornea.</li>\r\n
                 \t<li>Atropine eye drops are another form of myopia correction. They have been proven to slow the progression of the condition in children.</li>\r\n
                 \t<li>Soft contact lenses are a readily available solution that treats myopia by changing the way light enters the eye, therefore correcting the wearer’s vision. They are one of the most common ways used to manage myopia worldwide.</li>\r\n
                </ul>\r\n
                As always, consult the eye-care professional and schedule regular checkups for your children before starting any course of treatment.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                Myopia arises when your eye shape prevents light from focusing clearly on the retina. Unfortunately, it is a condition that can worsen over time and is particularly prevalent in children. But while there are no cures for myopia, technology has evolved to the point of being able to help reduce its progression in kids.\r\n
                \r\n
                Interested in finding out more? Don’t hesitate to contact one of our advisors to learn more about DOT lenses.\r\n
                \r\n
                <strong> ————-</strong>\r\n
                \r\n
                <em> </em>\r\n
                \r\n
                <em>(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.</em>\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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              <h1><strong>How does contrast affect myopia? </strong></h1>\r\n
              &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
              <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
                \r\n
                &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
                \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
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                (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
                \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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              Myopia is quickly progressing everywhere in the world, to a point where <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420%2816%2900025-7/fulltext">studies</a> have predicted that by 2050, nearly half of the world population will be myopic. While this statement might not seem alarming to most, it does signify that there could be more and more serious eye diseases in the years to come as a result of this new epidemic.\r\n
              \r\n
              Children, in particular, should be monitored for signs of early myopia development. Unfortunately, <a href="https://www.ohsu.edu/casey-eye-institute/myopia-rise-especially-among-children">research</a> has shown that myopia typically arises during those formative years when kids’ eyes are still growing. And thankfully, while myopia cannot yet be cured, its progression could be slowed down with the help of our Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h2>What is myopia, and why is it a concern for children?</h2>\r\n
              The first step to understanding how to treat myopia is to understand its causes and consequences.\r\n
              <h3>A definition of myopia:</h3>\r\n
              Myopia, or nearsightedness, defines the type of vision that sees far-away objects and writing as blurry.\r\n
              \r\n
              Researchers have found that this is the result of an elongated eye shape. Indeed, when the eyeball is too long, light entering the eye does not focus on the retina correctly, causing far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
              \r\n
              Myopia could cause your children difficulties in reading a classroom’s board or distinguishing writing far away. It could impact learning, which is one of the reasons myopia should be identified early on.\r\n
              <h3>What causes myopia:</h3>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              For a very long time, myopia was believed to be purely the result of genetics. Therefore, if you were myopic, your children were also more likely to have myopia.\r\n
              \r\n
              However, new <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10654-019-00512-7">studies</a> have also linked myopia's prevalence to a particular lifestyle of spending more time indoors carrying out intense near activities, for example, reading or in front of screens, rather than spending more time outside.\r\n
              \r\n
              These indoor environments are characterized as high-contrast environments. Much like in photography, the colors we perceive indoors on books and screens are balanced through stark contrast of brightness and darkness. This is why they are high-contrast environments, contrary to the outdoors, which is typically a low-contrast environment.\r\n
              \r\n
              Profs. Jay and Maureen Neitz have determined that these high-contrast environments could be responsible for overstimulating eye growth. This is called <a href="https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1258672/v1/48b1471f-8e7f-4dc8-8a7f-e96ab273e507.pdf?c=1647329372">contrast theory</a> and has linked contrast and our lifestyle to myopia progression.\r\n
              <h3>Why does myopia need to be controlled in children:</h3>\r\n
              So if your child’s lifestyle is linked to the prevalence of myopia, encouraging them to spend more time outdoors, put down the screens, and pursue a healthy lifestyle should be your top priority. Especially considering the severity of some issues that can arise from myopia progression in children.\r\n
              \r\n
              Indeed, myopia is not just a minor inconvenience that causes your kids to need new glasses every couple of years. Myopia onset in young children has been <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/opo.12305">proven</a> to lead to higher occurrences of high myopia during adulthood, which could cause sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Myopia is, therefore, an issue that must be rapidly identified, controlled, and managed to try to slow the progression. If you suspect your children of having myopia, if they complain of blurry vision, headaches, sore eyes, or if they squint, please consult the proper eye-care professional as soon as possible.\r\n
              \r\n
              <img class="wp-image-1127 size-medium aligncenter" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ART-EXPERIENCELD1-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" />\r\n
              <h2>How can we control myopia with DOT lenses?</h2>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              There is no cure yet for myopia entirely. However, new technologies are designed to help slow its progression and, therefore, significantly reduce the risk of myopia complications in the future.\r\n
              <h3>Traditional methods of treating myopia:</h3>\r\n
              If your child is myopic, several standard methods exist to treat this issue.\r\n
              \r\n
              First and foremost, make sure that your children have a healthy lifestyle. We’ve seen the importance of spending time outdoors rather than indoors for the prevalence of myopia: encourage your kids to play outside and practice physical activities. The <a href="https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/caring-for-your-eyes/diet-and-nutrition?sso=y#:~:text=Researchers%20have%20linked%20eye%2Dfriendly,a%20lot%20of%20other%20foods.">American Optometric Association</a> also advises giving your children a healthy diet with nutrient-dense foods to help with their vision.\r\n
              \r\n
              Myopia can also be treated professionally with the use of prescription lenses. Consult your eye-care professional to have your children fitted with the perfect correction for their vision.\r\n
              \r\n
              Throughout childhood, your kid’s vision will develop rapidly, particularly for those with myopia, as it is progressive. So make sure to schedule regular eye examinations with your eye-care professional to ensure they always have the optimal correction for their vision.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h3>A pioneer solution: Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses</h3>\r\n
              While myopia is progressive, new technology has been designed to slow its progression in children. Such is the case with Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses.\r\n
              \r\n
              With the help of tiny micro-dots in the glasses, Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses scatter light to soften contrast on the retina. Therefore, Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses are designed to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
              \r\n
              A pioneering solution that has been clinically proven² with children aged 6-10 years old¹, available in selected markets.\r\n
              \r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              <h2 style="text-align: center;">Conclusion:</h2>\r\n
              &nbsp;\r\n
              \r\n
              Myopia is far from just a minor inconvenience that will cause your children to wear eyeglasses for the rest of their lives. When detected during childhood, it can lead to more severe eyesight issues later in life, which is why it should be controlled and managed correctly.\r\n
              \r\n
              Thankfully, <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™</a> lenses are here: get in touch with our team to learn more about slowing down myopia.\r\n
              \r\n
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              \r\n
              References:\r\n
              \r\n
              ¹&amp; 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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                Myopia is quickly progressing everywhere in the world, to a point where <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420%2816%2900025-7/fulltext">studies</a> have predicted that by 2050, nearly half of the world population will be myopic. While this statement might not seem alarming to most, it does signify that there could be more and more serious eye diseases in the years to come as a result of this new epidemic.\r\n
                \r\n
                Children, in particular, should be monitored for signs of early myopia development. Unfortunately, <a href="https://www.ohsu.edu/casey-eye-institute/myopia-rise-especially-among-children">research</a> has shown that myopia typically arises during those formative years when kids’ eyes are still growing. And thankfully, while myopia cannot yet be cured, its progression could be slowed down with the help of our Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses.\r\n
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                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                What is myopia, and why is it a concern for children?\r\n
                \r\n
                The first step to understanding how to treat myopia is to understand its causes and consequences.\r\n
                \r\n
                A definition of myopia:\r\n
                \r\n
                Myopia, or nearsightedness, defines the type of vision that sees far-away objects and writing as blurry.\r\n
                \r\n
                Researchers have found that this is the result of an elongated eye shape. Indeed, when the eyeball is too long, light entering the eye does not focus on the retina correctly, causing far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
                \r\n
                Myopia could cause your children difficulties in reading a classroom’s board or distinguishing writing far away. It could impact learning, which is one of the reasons myopia should be identified early on.\r\n
                \r\n
                What causes myopia:\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                For a very long time, myopia was believed to be purely the result of genetics. Therefore, if you were myopic, your children were also more likely to have myopia.\r\n
                \r\n
                However, new <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10654-019-00512-7">studies</a> have also linked myopia’s prevalence to a particular lifestyle of spending more time indoors carrying out intense near activities, for example, reading or in front of screens, rather than spending more time outside.\r\n
                \r\n
                These indoor environments are characterized as high-contrast environments. Much like in photography, the colors we perceive indoors on books and screens are balanced through stark contrast of brightness and darkness. This is why they are high-contrast environments, contrary to the outdoors, which is typically a low-contrast environment.\r\n
                \r\n
                Profs. Jay and Maureen Neitz have determined that these high-contrast environments could be responsible for overstimulating eye growth. This is called <a href="https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1258672/v1/48b1471f-8e7f-4dc8-8a7f-e96ab273e507.pdf?c=1647329372">contrast theory</a> and has linked contrast and our lifestyle to myopia progression.\r\n
                \r\n
                Why does myopia need to be controlled in children:\r\n
                \r\n
                So if your child’s lifestyle is linked to the prevalence of myopia, encouraging them to spend more time outdoors, put down the screens, and pursue a healthy lifestyle should be your top priority. Especially considering the severity of some issues that can arise from myopia progression in children.\r\n
                \r\n
                Indeed, myopia is not just a minor inconvenience that causes your kids to need new glasses every couple of years. Myopia onset in young children has been <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/opo.12305">proven</a> to lead to higher occurrences of high myopia during adulthood, which could cause sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Myopia is, therefore, an issue that must be rapidly identified, controlled, and managed to try to slow the progression. If you suspect your children of having myopia, if they complain of blurry vision, headaches, sore eyes, or if they squint, please consult the proper eye-care professional as soon as possible.\r\n
                \r\n
                How can we control myopia with DOT lenses?\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                There is no cure yet for myopia entirely. However, new technologies are designed to help slow its progression and, therefore, significantly reduce the risk of myopia complications in the future.\r\n
                \r\n
                Traditional methods of treating myopia:\r\n
                \r\n
                If your child is myopic, several standard methods exist to treat this issue.\r\n
                \r\n
                First and foremost, make sure that your children have a healthy lifestyle. We’ve seen the importance of spending time outdoors rather than indoors for the prevalence of myopia: encourage your kids to play outside and practice physical activities. The <a href="https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/caring-for-your-eyes/diet-and-nutrition?sso=y#:~:text=Researchers%20have%20linked%20eye%2Dfriendly,a%20lot%20of%20other%20foods.">American Optometric Association</a> also advises giving your children a healthy diet with nutrient-dense foods to help with their vision.\r\n
                \r\n
                Myopia can also be treated professionally with the use of prescription lenses. Consult your eye-care professional to have your children fitted with the perfect correction for their vision.\r\n
                \r\n
                Throughout childhood, your kid’s vision will develop rapidly, particularly for those with myopia, as it is progressive. So make sure to schedule regular eye examinations with your eye-care professional to ensure they always have the optimal correction for their vision.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                A pioneer solution: Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses\r\n
                \r\n
                While myopia is progressive, new technology has been designed to slow its progression in children. Such is the case with Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses.\r\n
                \r\n
                With the help of tiny micro-dots in the glasses, Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses scatter light to soften contrast on the retina. Therefore, Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses are designed to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
                \r\n
                A pioneering solution that has been clinically proven² with children aged 6-10 years old¹, available in selected markets.\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Conclusion:\r\n
                \r\n
                &nbsp;\r\n
                \r\n
                Myopia is far from just a minor inconvenience that will cause your children to wear eyeglasses for the rest of their lives. When detected during childhood, it can lead to more severe eyesight issues later in life, which is why it should be controlled and managed correctly.\r\n
                \r\n
                Thankfully, <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™</a> lenses are here: get in touch with our team to learn more about slowing down myopia.\r\n
                \r\n
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                \r\n
                References:\r\n
                \r\n
                ¹&amp; 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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              <div id="bp-page-1" class="page" role="region" data-page-number="1" aria-label="Page 1" data-loaded="true">\r\n
              <h2 class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid14" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is myopia?</span></span></h2>\r\n
              <div class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid16" class="markedContent"><a href="http://sgv.disko.love/all-about-myopia/"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Myopia, or near</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span></a><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sightedness, i</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">s a condition that occurs when the light coming into an eye </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">doesn’t focus on the retina, but in front of it, making distant objects appear blurry while close </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">objects can be seen clearly. The condition generally starts between the ages of 6 and 13 </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">years but</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">it can also develop in very young children. For most children it is a minor </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">inconvenience that can be corrected with glasses. However, the worse the myopia becomes </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">the greater the risk of serious eye conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and the </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">early development of cataracts, making it one of the leading causes of visual impairment and</span><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">blindness.</span></span></div>\r\n
              <div class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid17" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page3R_mcid18" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">The earlier the condition can be detected, the better for your child as there are now </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">spectacle lenses available in certain markets that can slow the</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">progression of myopia. </span><a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Diffusion Optics Technology</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">™</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">(</span></a><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology from </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">SightGlass Vision designed to reduce axial elongation. A</span></span><a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/08/31/bjo-2021-321005"><span id="page3R_mcid19" class="markedContent"> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">study</span></span></a><span id="page3R_mcid20" class="markedContent"> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">has demons</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">trated </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old¹</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">. The earlier your child uses DOT lenses, </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">the more effective they are in potentially slowing the progression of your child’s myopia!</span></span></div>\r\n
              <div><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-824" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ECPLD5-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="683" /></div>\r\n
              <h3 class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid21" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page3R_mcid22" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of myopia?</span></span></h3>\r\n
              <p class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid23" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page3R_mcid24" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page3R_mcid25" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">If your child is nearsighted</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">,</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">he may have</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">difficulty reading</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">words or seeing from a distance </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">such as the whiteboard at school. You may notice them sitting close to the TV or computer, </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">or holding their mobile phone or tablet close to their face.</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Other</span> <strong><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">nears</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ighted symptoms</span></strong> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">to </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">watch out for include</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">your child complaining of headaches, tired eyes, squinting, or regularly </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">rubbing their eyes.</span></span><span id="page3R_mcid26" class="markedContent"></span></p>\r\n
              \r\n
              <h2></h2>\r\n
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              <div class="textLayer">\r\n
              <h2><span id="page22R_mcid0" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid2" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is Hyperopia/Hypermetropia?</span></span></h2>\r\n
              </div>\r\n
              <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid5" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Hyperopia or hypermetropia, more commonly known as far</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sightedness, affects the ab</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ility to </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">see nearby objects. The condition occurs when the eye focuses light behind the retina </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">because the eyeball is too short.</span></span></div>\r\n
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              <h3><span id="page22R_mcid9" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of Hyperopia?</span></span></h3>\r\n
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              <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid12" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Far</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sightedness could affect your child in a number of different ways. You may notice them </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">squinting to see clearly, or having tired, strained eyes after activities that involve focusing on </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">near objects such as reading, writing or working on their computer</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">. Your child may also </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">complain of headaches. Children who are far</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sighted often do not have obvious issues with </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">their vision at first. But if left untreated it can lead to problems such as a lazy eye.</span></span></div>\r\n
              <h2></h2>\r\n
              <div class="textLayer">\r\n
              <h2><span id="page22R_mcid16" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is astigmatism?</span></span></h2>\r\n
              <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Astigmatism means the eye is</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">more oval shaped than round which causes light to be </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">focused at more than one place in the eye. It’s likely that if a child has astigmatism they will </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">be far or near</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sighted too.</span>\r\n
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              </div>\r\n
              <div class="textLayer">\r\n
              <h3><span id="page22R_mcid20" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of astigmatism?</span></span></h3>\r\n
              </div>\r\n
              <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid22" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">If your child has astigmatism then</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">objects can appear blurry at all distances. The condition </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">might make it difficult for your child to focus on objects properly, and even to read, and you </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">may notice them complaining of fuzzy vision or holding objects close to their face to look at </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">them. Th</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ey might also complain of headaches and eye strain.</span></span></div>\r\n
              <h2></h2>\r\n
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              <h2><span id="page22R_mcid25" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is strabismus?</span></span></h2>\r\n
              </div>\r\n
              <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid28" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Strabismus,</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">more commonly known as a squint or crossed eyes, is when the two eyes do </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">not line up with each other. One eye may look straight ahead while the other turns in, out, up </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">or down.</span></span></div>\r\n
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              <h3><span id="page22R_mcid31" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">How can I tell if my child has strabismus?</span></span></h3>\r\n
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              <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid34" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">With newborns and very young</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">babies, some misalignment is normal as their eyes are still </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">learning to focus on individual objects. However, if you notice that your child still has a squint </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">after the age of</span></span><a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/squint/#:~:text=It%27s%20important%20not%20to%20ignore,persistent%20blurred%20or%20double%20vision"><span id="page22R_mcid35" class="markedContent"> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">three months</span></span></a><span id="page22R_mcid36" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">, it is a good idea to have them checked over by an eye care </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">professional.</span></span><span id="page22R_mcid37" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid38" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid39" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid40" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /></span></div>\r\n
              <div></div>\r\n
              <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid40" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Strabismus won’t go away on its own but there are a range of treatment options that you can </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">d</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">iscuss with your child’s eye care professional</span></span></div>\r\n
              <h2></h2>\r\n
              <div class="textLayer">\r\n
              <h2><span id="page22R_mcid42" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is amblyopia?</span></span></h2>\r\n
              </div>\r\n
              <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid0" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid1" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Amblyopia, known commonly as a lazy eye, is a childhood sight disorder which is caused by </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">the brain failing to fully process input from one eye and favoring the other eye as a result.</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">As </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">it tends to only affect one eye, it means the child will come to rely on the eye with which they </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">can see more clearly.</span></span></div>\r\n
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              <h3><span id="page25R_mcid3" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of amblyopia?</span></span></h3>\r\n
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              <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid5" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">A lazy eye can often be difficult to detect as in general it doesn’t cause symptoms. Very </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">you</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ng children may well not notice that they have a problem with their vision, and even if </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">they do, may struggle to explain the symptoms. Older children may complain about vision </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">problems with one eye. You can also notice them struggling with activities such</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">as reading, </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">writing or drawing.</span></span></div>\r\n
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              <h2><span id="page25R_mcid6" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid7" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid8" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid9" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is chalazion?</span></span></h2>\r\n
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              <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid11" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">A chalazion is a small swelling of the eyelid which can often be confused with a stye (an </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">inflamed oil gland on the edge of the eye which looks like a red lump) in its early stages. It </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">occurs when the</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">glands in either the upper or lower eyelid become blocked.</span></span></div>\r\n
              <h3 class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid13" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of chalazion?</span></span></h3>\r\n
              <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid15" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">If your child has a chalazion you will notice a swollen lump on their eyelid and they may </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">complain of discomfort. Depending on the position and size of the chalazion, it might </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">interfere with your child’s vision, particularly if it’s near the center of the</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">eyelid’s edge.</span></span></div>\r\n
              <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid17" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Usually you can treat this with warm compresses, but if the lump is still there after 3</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">4 </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">months you should take your child to an eye care professional to discuss having it removed.</span></span></div>\r\n
              <h2 class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid18" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid19" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid20" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid21" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is conjunctivitis?</span></span></h2>\r\n
              <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid23" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Conjunctivitis is one of t</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">he most common eye conditions. It affects all ages but children tend </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">to contract it more frequently as it’s contagious and, as all parents will know, children tend to </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">spread germs and bacteria amongst themselves more often than adults do.</span></span></div>\r\n
              <h3 class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid24" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid25" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?</span></span></h3>\r\n
              <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid27" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Conjunctivitis usually affects both eyes and makes them inflamed, red and irritated. They </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">may also produce discharge which sticks to the lashes. Conjunctivitis can go away on its </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">own, but as it’s highly contag</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ious it would be a good idea to visit your eye care professional </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">to confirm if your child does indeed have the condition so you can keep them away from their </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">friends for a little while. Your eye care professional would also be able to rule out anything </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">mor</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">e serious and prescribe the appropriate eye drops.</span></span></div>\r\n
              <h2 class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid28" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid29" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid30" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid31" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is double vision?</span></span></h2>\r\n
              <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid33" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">As the name suggests, double vision is when a person sees two separate images of the </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">same object in front of them with both eyes.</span></span></div>\r\n
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              <p class="textLayer"><span id="page27R_mcid13" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">The condition is generally caused by weakness in the muscle which holds t</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">he eyelid up. </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Children can either be born with the condition or develop it later in childhood. If the eyelid </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">droops enough to impede vision, it can cause amblyopia to develop. This is because the </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">brain has to rely less on that eye and start using the stron</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ger eye instead. If the eyelid </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">droops very low then your child may need surgery to raise it in order to preserve vision in </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">that eye.</span></span></p>\r\n
              <p class="textLayer"><strong><span id="page27R_mcid16" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Conclusion</span></span></strong><span id="page27R_mcid17" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page27R_mcid18" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">To sum it all up, if you’re in any doubt at all about your child’s eye health, then see your eye </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">care professi</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">onal for an eye exam, as soon as possible!</span></span></p>\r\n
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                What is myopia?\r\n
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                <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/all-about-myopia/">Myopia, or near–</a>sightedness, is a condition that occurs when the light coming into an eye doesn’t focus on the retina, but in front of it, making distant objects appear blurry while close objects can be seen clearly. The condition generally starts between the ages of 6 and 13 years but it can also develop in very young children. For most children it is a minor inconvenience that can be corrected with glasses. However, the worse the myopia becomes the greater the risk of serious eye conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and the early development of cataracts, making it one of the leading causes of visual impairment and\r\n
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                The earlier the condition can be detected, the better for your child as there are now spectacle lenses available in certain markets that can slow the progression of myopia. <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ (</a>DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology from SightGlass Vision designed to reduce axial elongation. A<a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/08/31/bjo-2021-321005"> study</a> has demonstrated effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old¹. The earlier your child uses DOT lenses, the more effective they are in potentially slowing the progression of your child’s myopia!\r\n
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                What are the symptoms of myopia?\r\n
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                If your child is nearsighted, he may have difficulty reading words or seeing from a distance such as the whiteboard at school. You may notice them sitting close to the TV or computer, or holding their mobile phone or tablet close to their face. Other <strong>nearsighted symptoms</strong> to watch out for include your child complaining of headaches, tired eyes, squinting, or regularly rubbing their eyes.\r\n
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                What is Hyperopia/Hypermetropia?\r\n
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                Hyperopia or hypermetropia, more commonly known as far–sightedness, affects the ability to see nearby objects. The condition occurs when the eye focuses light behind the retina because the eyeball is too short.\r\n
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                What are the symptoms of Hyperopia?\r\n
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                Far–sightedness could affect your child in a number of different ways. You may notice them squinting to see clearly, or having tired, strained eyes after activities that involve focusing on near objects such as reading, writing or working on their computer. Your child may also complain of headaches. Children who are far–sighted often do not have obvious issues with their vision at first. But if left untreated it can lead to problems such as a lazy eye.\r\n
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                Astigmatism means the eye is more oval shaped than round which causes light to be focused at more than one place in the eye. It’s likely that if a child has astigmatism they will be far or near–sighted too.\r\n
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                What are the symptoms of astigmatism?\r\n
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                If your child has astigmatism then objects can appear blurry at all distances. The condition might make it difficult for your child to focus on objects properly, and even to read, and you may notice them complaining of fuzzy vision or holding objects close to their face to look at them. They might also complain of headaches and eye strain.\r\n
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                What is strabismus?\r\n
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                Strabismus, more commonly known as a squint or crossed eyes, is when the two eyes do not line up with each other. One eye may look straight ahead while the other turns in, out, up or down.\r\n
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                How can I tell if my child has strabismus?\r\n
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                With newborns and very young babies, some misalignment is normal as their eyes are still learning to focus on individual objects. However, if you notice that your child still has a squint after the age of<a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/squint/#:~:text=It%27s%20important%20not%20to%20ignore,persistent%20blurred%20or%20double%20vision"> three months</a>, it is a good idea to have them checked over by an eye care professional.\r\n
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                Strabismus won’t go away on its own but there are a range of treatment options that you can discuss with your child’s eye care professional\r\n
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                What is amblyopia?\r\n
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                Amblyopia, known commonly as a lazy eye, is a childhood sight disorder which is caused by the brain failing to fully process input from one eye and favoring the other eye as a result. As it tends to only affect one eye, it means the child will come to rely on the eye with which they can see more clearly.\r\n
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                What are the symptoms of amblyopia?\r\n
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                A lazy eye can often be difficult to detect as in general it doesn’t cause symptoms. Very young children may well not notice that they have a problem with their vision, and even if they do, may struggle to explain the symptoms. Older children may complain about vision problems with one eye. You can also notice them struggling with activities such as reading, writing or drawing.\r\n
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                What is chalazion?\r\n
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                A chalazion is a small swelling of the eyelid which can often be confused with a stye (an inflamed oil gland on the edge of the eye which looks like a red lump) in its early stages. It occurs when the glands in either the upper or lower eyelid become blocked.\r\n
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                What are the symptoms of chalazion?\r\n
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                If your child has a chalazion you will notice a swollen lump on their eyelid and they may complain of discomfort. Depending on the position and size of the chalazion, it might interfere with your child’s vision, particularly if it’s near the center of the eyelid’s edge.\r\n
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                Usually you can treat this with warm compresses, but if the lump is still there after 3 – 4 months you should take your child to an eye care professional to discuss having it removed.\r\n
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                What is conjunctivitis?\r\n
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                Conjunctivitis is one of the most common eye conditions. It affects all ages but children tend to contract it more frequently as it’s contagious and, as all parents will know, children tend to spread germs and bacteria amongst themselves more often than adults do.\r\n
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                What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?\r\n
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                Conjunctivitis usually affects both eyes and makes them inflamed, red and irritated. They may also produce discharge which sticks to the lashes. Conjunctivitis can go away on its own, but as it’s highly contagious it would be a good idea to visit your eye care professional to confirm if your child does indeed have the condition so you can keep them away from their friends for a little while. Your eye care professional would also be able to rule out anything more serious and prescribe the appropriate eye drops.\r\n
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                What is double vision?\r\n
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                As the name suggests, double vision is when a person sees two separate images of the same object in front of them with both eyes.\r\n
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                Double vision is usually caused by strabismus and causes two identical images to appear next to, above or below, each other. If you notice that your child is having trouble with their depth perception, or if they’re frequently missing objects that they try to grab hold of, then it would be a good idea to get their eyes checked.\r\n
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                Ptosis is a drooping of the upper eyelid which can restrict or block vision in that eye.\r\n
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                The condition is generally caused by weakness in the muscle which holds the eyelid up. Children can either be born with the condition or develop it later in childhood. If the eyelid droops enough to impede vision, it can cause amblyopia to develop. This is because the brain has to rely less on that eye and start using the stronger eye instead. If the eyelid droops very low then your child may need surgery to raise it in order to preserve vision in that eye.\r\n
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                To sum it all up, if you’re in any doubt at all about your child’s eye health, then see your eye care professional for an eye exam, as soon as possible!\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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            &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>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
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          \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
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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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          <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
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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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          ————–\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
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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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            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
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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
            \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
            \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
            \r\n
            <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
            \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
            \r\n
            (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
            (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
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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
          &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
          \r\n
          (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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          <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
          \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
          \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
          \r\n
          <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
          \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
          \r\n
          (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>Myopia control: is there a cure for nearsightedness?</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Myopia is on the rise in children all around the world. In fact, <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26875007/">by 2050, myopia will affect 50 percent of the world’s population</a> (1).\r\n
            \r\n
            An alarming number for a disease that can, in worst-case scenarios, cause serious vision issues or even blindness. So, how can we control myopia, and is there a cure for nearsightedness?\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Understanding myopia</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            The first step to learning if myopia can be cured is understanding what it is and how it develops.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>What is myopia</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Myopia, also called nearsightedness, is a common condition that causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
            \r\n
            It is linked to the shape of the eye, which, if it becomes too long, can prevent the light entering the eye from focusing clearly on the retina. This is what makes distant objects appear blurry.\r\n
            \r\n
            After decades of research, Prof. Jay &amp; Maureen Neitz have determined that the eye’s elongation could be linked to the contrast detected by the retina.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>What causes myopia</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            According to <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6120514/#:~:text=Prior%20studies%20have%20demonstrated%20an,and%20screen%20time%20among%20children.&amp;text=Animal%20experiments%20suggest%20that%20near,the%20eye%20with%20resultant%20myopia.">studies</a>, children who spend more time looking at screens or books than playing outside are more at risk of developing myopia.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>How can we correct myopia and control its progression?</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong> </strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            There are no cures for myopia. However, some treatments exist that can control and effectively reduce myopia progression.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Most common treatments to reduce myopia in adults</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            For those whose eyes have fully developed, here are some common options to correct myopia:\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Laser eye surgery</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Laser eye surgery is mainly prescribed for adults whose vision has been stabilized for a while. It is a refractive surgery meant to correct nearsightedness.\r\n
            \r\n
            With laser surgery, the laser reshapes the cornea to adjust how light travels through it. You might have heard of Lasik or PRK, which are some of the most common procedures done on adult patients.\r\n
            \r\n
            Another surgery exists called refractive lens exchange. The ophthalmologist will remove the natural lens inside one’s eye and replace it with an artificial one.\r\n
            \r\n
            Both of these procedures can only be done on adults.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Prescription lenses</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Prescription lenses in eyeglasses or contact lenses are the most common ways to correct nearsightedness in adults.\r\n
            \r\n
            If you’ve ever wondered how your glasses work, they focus the light coming through your eye so it can focus clearly on the retina, making you see clearly. If your vision changes, you will need to adjust your prescription accordingly.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>How to reduce myopia in children</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong> </strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Myopia develops mainly during childhood. As your child grows, so does their body and vision.\r\n
            \r\n
            While there are no cures for myopia, prescription glasses or contact lenses can help your child see better. As for adult eyeglasses, they correct their vision by allowing the light entering the eye to focus on the retina.\r\n
            \r\n
            But what if there was a way to not only correct your child’s vision but also control the progression of myopia?\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Manage contrast to manage myopia</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            As we have seen, myopia typically results from an elongated eye shape, which could result from abnormally high contrast on the retina. Therefore, managing contrast could manage myopia progression, which is precisely what Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses do.\r\n
            \r\n
            To reduce contrast, DOT lenses softly scatter light, correcting myopia and helping to reduce its progression. A pioneering technology in myopia management solutions that has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old (2).\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong> </strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Existing treatments to slow down myopia</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            <ul>\r\n
             \t<li>Orthokeratology (ortho-k) are hard contact lenses that temporarily flatten the cornea.</li>\r\n
             \t<li>Atropine eye drops are another form of myopia correction. They have been proven to slow the progression of the condition in children.</li>\r\n
             \t<li>Soft contact lenses are a readily available solution that treats myopia by changing the way light enters the eye, therefore correcting the wearer’s vision. They are one of the most common ways used to manage myopia worldwide.</li>\r\n
            </ul>\r\n
            As always, consult the eye-care professional and schedule regular checkups for your children before starting any course of treatment.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            Myopia arises when your eye shape prevents light from focusing clearly on the retina. Unfortunately, it is a condition that can worsen over time and is particularly prevalent in children. But while there are no cures for myopia, technology has evolved to the point of being able to help reduce its progression in kids.\r\n
            \r\n
            Interested in finding out more? Don’t hesitate to contact one of our advisors to learn more about DOT lenses.\r\n
            \r\n
            <strong> ————-</strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            <em> </em>\r\n
            \r\n
            <em>(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.</em>\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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          Myopia is on the rise in children all around the world. In fact, <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26875007/">by 2050, myopia will affect 50 percent of the world's population</a> (1).\r\n
          \r\n
          An alarming number for a disease that can, in worst-case scenarios, cause serious vision issues or even blindness. So, how can we control myopia, and is there a cure for nearsightedness?\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2><strong>Understanding myopia</strong></h2>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          The first step to learning if myopia can be cured is understanding what it is and how it develops.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>What is myopia</strong></h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia, also called nearsightedness, is a common condition that causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
          \r\n
          It is linked to the shape of the eye, which, if it becomes too long, can prevent the light entering the eye from focusing clearly on the retina. This is what makes distant objects appear blurry.\r\n
          \r\n
          After decades of research, Prof. Jay &amp; Maureen Neitz have determined that the eye's elongation could be linked to the contrast detected by the retina.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>What causes myopia</strong></h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          According to <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6120514/#:~:text=Prior%20studies%20have%20demonstrated%20an,and%20screen%20time%20among%20children.&amp;text=Animal%20experiments%20suggest%20that%20near,the%20eye%20with%20resultant%20myopia.">studies</a>, children who spend more time looking at screens or books than playing outside are more at risk of developing myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2><strong>How can we correct myopia and control its progression?</strong></h2>\r\n
          <strong> </strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          There are no cures for myopia. However, some treatments exist that can control and effectively reduce myopia progression.\r\n
          \r\n
          <img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-976" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/10-VIDEOGAME-4243TitriV11-1024x965.png" alt="" width="1024" height="965" />\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>Most common treatments to reduce myopia in adults</strong></h3>\r\n
          For those whose eyes have fully developed, here are some common options to correct myopia:\r\n
          <h4><strong>Laser eye surgery</strong></h4>\r\n
          Laser eye surgery is mainly prescribed for adults whose vision has been stabilized for a while. It is a refractive surgery meant to correct nearsightedness.\r\n
          \r\n
          With laser surgery, the laser reshapes the cornea to adjust how light travels through it. You might have heard of Lasik or PRK, which are some of the most common procedures done on adult patients.\r\n
          \r\n
          Another surgery exists called refractive lens exchange. The ophthalmologist will remove the natural lens inside one’s eye and replace it with an artificial one.\r\n
          \r\n
          Both of these procedures can only be done on adults.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h4><strong>Prescription lenses</strong></h4>\r\n
          Prescription lenses in eyeglasses or contact lenses are the most common ways to correct nearsightedness in adults.\r\n
          \r\n
          If you’ve ever wondered how your glasses work, they focus the light coming through your eye so it can focus clearly on the retina, making you see clearly. If your vision changes, you will need to adjust your prescription accordingly.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3><strong>How to reduce myopia in children</strong></h3>\r\n
          <strong> </strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia develops mainly during childhood. As your child grows, so does their body and vision.\r\n
          \r\n
          While there are no cures for myopia, prescription glasses or contact lenses can help your child see better. As for adult eyeglasses, they correct their vision by allowing the light entering the eye to focus on the retina.\r\n
          \r\n
          But what if there was a way to not only correct your child’s vision but also control the progression of myopia?\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h4><strong>Manage contrast to manage myopia</strong></h4>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          As we have seen, myopia typically results from an elongated eye shape, which could result from abnormally high contrast on the retina. Therefore, managing contrast could manage myopia progression, which is precisely what Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses do.\r\n
          \r\n
          To reduce contrast, DOT lenses softly scatter light, correcting myopia and helping to reduce its progression. A pioneering technology in myopia management solutions that has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old (2).\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong> </strong>\r\n
          <h4><strong>Existing treatments to slow down myopia</strong></h4>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <ul>\r\n
           \t<li>Orthokeratology (ortho-k) are hard contact lenses that temporarily flatten the cornea.</li>\r\n
           \t<li>Atropine eye drops are another form of myopia correction. They have been proven to slow the progression of the condition in children.</li>\r\n
           \t<li>Soft contact lenses are a readily available solution that treats myopia by changing the way light enters the eye, therefore correcting the wearer’s vision. They are one of the most common ways used to manage myopia worldwide.</li>\r\n
          </ul>\r\n
          As always, consult the eye-care professional and schedule regular checkups for your children before starting any course of treatment.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia arises when your eye shape prevents light from focusing clearly on the retina. Unfortunately, it is a condition that can worsen over time and is particularly prevalent in children. But while there are no cures for myopia, technology has evolved to the point of being able to help reduce its progression in kids.\r\n
          \r\n
          Interested in finding out more? Don’t hesitate to contact one of our advisors to learn more about DOT lenses.\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong> -------------</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          <em> </em>\r\n
          \r\n
          <em>(1)</em><em> 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.</em>\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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          <strong>Myopia control: is there a cure for nearsightedness?</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia is on the rise in children all around the world. In fact, <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26875007/">by 2050, myopia will affect 50 percent of the world’s population</a> (1).\r\n
          \r\n
          An alarming number for a disease that can, in worst-case scenarios, cause serious vision issues or even blindness. So, how can we control myopia, and is there a cure for nearsightedness?\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Understanding myopia</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          The first step to learning if myopia can be cured is understanding what it is and how it develops.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>What is myopia</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia, also called nearsightedness, is a common condition that causes far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
          \r\n
          It is linked to the shape of the eye, which, if it becomes too long, can prevent the light entering the eye from focusing clearly on the retina. This is what makes distant objects appear blurry.\r\n
          \r\n
          After decades of research, Prof. Jay &amp; Maureen Neitz have determined that the eye’s elongation could be linked to the contrast detected by the retina.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>What causes myopia</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          According to <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6120514/#:~:text=Prior%20studies%20have%20demonstrated%20an,and%20screen%20time%20among%20children.&amp;text=Animal%20experiments%20suggest%20that%20near,the%20eye%20with%20resultant%20myopia.">studies</a>, children who spend more time looking at screens or books than playing outside are more at risk of developing myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>How can we correct myopia and control its progression?</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong> </strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          There are no cures for myopia. However, some treatments exist that can control and effectively reduce myopia progression.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Most common treatments to reduce myopia in adults</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          For those whose eyes have fully developed, here are some common options to correct myopia:\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Laser eye surgery</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Laser eye surgery is mainly prescribed for adults whose vision has been stabilized for a while. It is a refractive surgery meant to correct nearsightedness.\r\n
          \r\n
          With laser surgery, the laser reshapes the cornea to adjust how light travels through it. You might have heard of Lasik or PRK, which are some of the most common procedures done on adult patients.\r\n
          \r\n
          Another surgery exists called refractive lens exchange. The ophthalmologist will remove the natural lens inside one’s eye and replace it with an artificial one.\r\n
          \r\n
          Both of these procedures can only be done on adults.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Prescription lenses</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Prescription lenses in eyeglasses or contact lenses are the most common ways to correct nearsightedness in adults.\r\n
          \r\n
          If you’ve ever wondered how your glasses work, they focus the light coming through your eye so it can focus clearly on the retina, making you see clearly. If your vision changes, you will need to adjust your prescription accordingly.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>How to reduce myopia in children</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong> </strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia develops mainly during childhood. As your child grows, so does their body and vision.\r\n
          \r\n
          While there are no cures for myopia, prescription glasses or contact lenses can help your child see better. As for adult eyeglasses, they correct their vision by allowing the light entering the eye to focus on the retina.\r\n
          \r\n
          But what if there was a way to not only correct your child’s vision but also control the progression of myopia?\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Manage contrast to manage myopia</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          As we have seen, myopia typically results from an elongated eye shape, which could result from abnormally high contrast on the retina. Therefore, managing contrast could manage myopia progression, which is precisely what Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT) lenses do.\r\n
          \r\n
          To reduce contrast, DOT lenses softly scatter light, correcting myopia and helping to reduce its progression. A pioneering technology in myopia management solutions that has <a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/bjo-2021-321005">proven effects</a> in slowing down myopia progression in children between 6-10 years old (2).\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong> </strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Existing treatments to slow down myopia</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <ul>\r\n
           \t<li>Orthokeratology (ortho-k) are hard contact lenses that temporarily flatten the cornea.</li>\r\n
           \t<li>Atropine eye drops are another form of myopia correction. They have been proven to slow the progression of the condition in children.</li>\r\n
           \t<li>Soft contact lenses are a readily available solution that treats myopia by changing the way light enters the eye, therefore correcting the wearer’s vision. They are one of the most common ways used to manage myopia worldwide.</li>\r\n
          </ul>\r\n
          As always, consult the eye-care professional and schedule regular checkups for your children before starting any course of treatment.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia arises when your eye shape prevents light from focusing clearly on the retina. Unfortunately, it is a condition that can worsen over time and is particularly prevalent in children. But while there are no cures for myopia, technology has evolved to the point of being able to help reduce its progression in kids.\r\n
          \r\n
          Interested in finding out more? Don’t hesitate to contact one of our advisors to learn more about DOT lenses.\r\n
          \r\n
          <strong> ————-</strong>\r\n
          \r\n
          <em> </em>\r\n
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          <em>(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.</em>\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>How does contrast affect myopia? </strong>\r\n
            \r\n
            &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
            \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
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            (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
            \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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          <h1><strong>How does contrast affect myopia? </strong></h1>\r\n
          &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
          <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
          \r\n
          &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
          \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
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          (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
          \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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            Myopia is quickly progressing everywhere in the world, to a point where <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420%2816%2900025-7/fulltext">studies</a> have predicted that by 2050, nearly half of the world population will be myopic. While this statement might not seem alarming to most, it does signify that there could be more and more serious eye diseases in the years to come as a result of this new epidemic.\r\n
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            Children, in particular, should be monitored for signs of early myopia development. Unfortunately, <a href="https://www.ohsu.edu/casey-eye-institute/myopia-rise-especially-among-children">research</a> has shown that myopia typically arises during those formative years when kids’ eyes are still growing. And thankfully, while myopia cannot yet be cured, its progression could be slowed down with the help of our Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses.\r\n
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            What is myopia, and why is it a concern for children?\r\n
            \r\n
            The first step to understanding how to treat myopia is to understand its causes and consequences.\r\n
            \r\n
            A definition of myopia:\r\n
            \r\n
            Myopia, or nearsightedness, defines the type of vision that sees far-away objects and writing as blurry.\r\n
            \r\n
            Researchers have found that this is the result of an elongated eye shape. Indeed, when the eyeball is too long, light entering the eye does not focus on the retina correctly, causing far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
            \r\n
            Myopia could cause your children difficulties in reading a classroom’s board or distinguishing writing far away. It could impact learning, which is one of the reasons myopia should be identified early on.\r\n
            \r\n
            What causes myopia:\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            For a very long time, myopia was believed to be purely the result of genetics. Therefore, if you were myopic, your children were also more likely to have myopia.\r\n
            \r\n
            However, new <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10654-019-00512-7">studies</a> have also linked myopia’s prevalence to a particular lifestyle of spending more time indoors carrying out intense near activities, for example, reading or in front of screens, rather than spending more time outside.\r\n
            \r\n
            These indoor environments are characterized as high-contrast environments. Much like in photography, the colors we perceive indoors on books and screens are balanced through stark contrast of brightness and darkness. This is why they are high-contrast environments, contrary to the outdoors, which is typically a low-contrast environment.\r\n
            \r\n
            Profs. Jay and Maureen Neitz have determined that these high-contrast environments could be responsible for overstimulating eye growth. This is called <a href="https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1258672/v1/48b1471f-8e7f-4dc8-8a7f-e96ab273e507.pdf?c=1647329372">contrast theory</a> and has linked contrast and our lifestyle to myopia progression.\r\n
            \r\n
            Why does myopia need to be controlled in children:\r\n
            \r\n
            So if your child’s lifestyle is linked to the prevalence of myopia, encouraging them to spend more time outdoors, put down the screens, and pursue a healthy lifestyle should be your top priority. Especially considering the severity of some issues that can arise from myopia progression in children.\r\n
            \r\n
            Indeed, myopia is not just a minor inconvenience that causes your kids to need new glasses every couple of years. Myopia onset in young children has been <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/opo.12305">proven</a> to lead to higher occurrences of high myopia during adulthood, which could cause sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            Myopia is, therefore, an issue that must be rapidly identified, controlled, and managed to try to slow the progression. If you suspect your children of having myopia, if they complain of blurry vision, headaches, sore eyes, or if they squint, please consult the proper eye-care professional as soon as possible.\r\n
            \r\n
            How can we control myopia with DOT lenses?\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            There is no cure yet for myopia entirely. However, new technologies are designed to help slow its progression and, therefore, significantly reduce the risk of myopia complications in the future.\r\n
            \r\n
            Traditional methods of treating myopia:\r\n
            \r\n
            If your child is myopic, several standard methods exist to treat this issue.\r\n
            \r\n
            First and foremost, make sure that your children have a healthy lifestyle. We’ve seen the importance of spending time outdoors rather than indoors for the prevalence of myopia: encourage your kids to play outside and practice physical activities. The <a href="https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/caring-for-your-eyes/diet-and-nutrition?sso=y#:~:text=Researchers%20have%20linked%20eye%2Dfriendly,a%20lot%20of%20other%20foods.">American Optometric Association</a> also advises giving your children a healthy diet with nutrient-dense foods to help with their vision.\r\n
            \r\n
            Myopia can also be treated professionally with the use of prescription lenses. Consult your eye-care professional to have your children fitted with the perfect correction for their vision.\r\n
            \r\n
            Throughout childhood, your kid’s vision will develop rapidly, particularly for those with myopia, as it is progressive. So make sure to schedule regular eye examinations with your eye-care professional to ensure they always have the optimal correction for their vision.\r\n
            \r\n
            &nbsp;\r\n
            \r\n
            A pioneer solution: Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses\r\n
            \r\n
            While myopia is progressive, new technology has been designed to slow its progression in children. Such is the case with Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses.\r\n
            \r\n
            With the help of tiny micro-dots in the glasses, Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses scatter light to soften contrast on the retina. Therefore, Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses are designed to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
            \r\n
            A pioneering solution that has been clinically proven² with children aged 6-10 years old¹, available in selected markets.\r\n
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            &nbsp;\r\n
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            Conclusion:\r\n
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            Myopia is far from just a minor inconvenience that will cause your children to wear eyeglasses for the rest of their lives. When detected during childhood, it can lead to more severe eyesight issues later in life, which is why it should be controlled and managed correctly.\r\n
            \r\n
            Thankfully, <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™</a> lenses are here: get in touch with our team to learn more about slowing down myopia.\r\n
            \r\n
            ——————\r\n
            \r\n
            References:\r\n
            \r\n
            ¹&amp; 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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          Myopia is quickly progressing everywhere in the world, to a point where <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420%2816%2900025-7/fulltext">studies</a> have predicted that by 2050, nearly half of the world population will be myopic. While this statement might not seem alarming to most, it does signify that there could be more and more serious eye diseases in the years to come as a result of this new epidemic.\r\n
          \r\n
          Children, in particular, should be monitored for signs of early myopia development. Unfortunately, <a href="https://www.ohsu.edu/casey-eye-institute/myopia-rise-especially-among-children">research</a> has shown that myopia typically arises during those formative years when kids’ eyes are still growing. And thankfully, while myopia cannot yet be cured, its progression could be slowed down with the help of our Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses.\r\n
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          <h2>What is myopia, and why is it a concern for children?</h2>\r\n
          The first step to understanding how to treat myopia is to understand its causes and consequences.\r\n
          <h3>A definition of myopia:</h3>\r\n
          Myopia, or nearsightedness, defines the type of vision that sees far-away objects and writing as blurry.\r\n
          \r\n
          Researchers have found that this is the result of an elongated eye shape. Indeed, when the eyeball is too long, light entering the eye does not focus on the retina correctly, causing far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia could cause your children difficulties in reading a classroom’s board or distinguishing writing far away. It could impact learning, which is one of the reasons myopia should be identified early on.\r\n
          <h3>What causes myopia:</h3>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          For a very long time, myopia was believed to be purely the result of genetics. Therefore, if you were myopic, your children were also more likely to have myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          However, new <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10654-019-00512-7">studies</a> have also linked myopia's prevalence to a particular lifestyle of spending more time indoors carrying out intense near activities, for example, reading or in front of screens, rather than spending more time outside.\r\n
          \r\n
          These indoor environments are characterized as high-contrast environments. Much like in photography, the colors we perceive indoors on books and screens are balanced through stark contrast of brightness and darkness. This is why they are high-contrast environments, contrary to the outdoors, which is typically a low-contrast environment.\r\n
          \r\n
          Profs. Jay and Maureen Neitz have determined that these high-contrast environments could be responsible for overstimulating eye growth. This is called <a href="https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1258672/v1/48b1471f-8e7f-4dc8-8a7f-e96ab273e507.pdf?c=1647329372">contrast theory</a> and has linked contrast and our lifestyle to myopia progression.\r\n
          <h3>Why does myopia need to be controlled in children:</h3>\r\n
          So if your child’s lifestyle is linked to the prevalence of myopia, encouraging them to spend more time outdoors, put down the screens, and pursue a healthy lifestyle should be your top priority. Especially considering the severity of some issues that can arise from myopia progression in children.\r\n
          \r\n
          Indeed, myopia is not just a minor inconvenience that causes your kids to need new glasses every couple of years. Myopia onset in young children has been <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/opo.12305">proven</a> to lead to higher occurrences of high myopia during adulthood, which could cause sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia is, therefore, an issue that must be rapidly identified, controlled, and managed to try to slow the progression. If you suspect your children of having myopia, if they complain of blurry vision, headaches, sore eyes, or if they squint, please consult the proper eye-care professional as soon as possible.\r\n
          \r\n
          <img class="wp-image-1127 size-medium aligncenter" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ART-EXPERIENCELD1-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" />\r\n
          <h2>How can we control myopia with DOT lenses?</h2>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          There is no cure yet for myopia entirely. However, new technologies are designed to help slow its progression and, therefore, significantly reduce the risk of myopia complications in the future.\r\n
          <h3>Traditional methods of treating myopia:</h3>\r\n
          If your child is myopic, several standard methods exist to treat this issue.\r\n
          \r\n
          First and foremost, make sure that your children have a healthy lifestyle. We’ve seen the importance of spending time outdoors rather than indoors for the prevalence of myopia: encourage your kids to play outside and practice physical activities. The <a href="https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/caring-for-your-eyes/diet-and-nutrition?sso=y#:~:text=Researchers%20have%20linked%20eye%2Dfriendly,a%20lot%20of%20other%20foods.">American Optometric Association</a> also advises giving your children a healthy diet with nutrient-dense foods to help with their vision.\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia can also be treated professionally with the use of prescription lenses. Consult your eye-care professional to have your children fitted with the perfect correction for their vision.\r\n
          \r\n
          Throughout childhood, your kid’s vision will develop rapidly, particularly for those with myopia, as it is progressive. So make sure to schedule regular eye examinations with your eye-care professional to ensure they always have the optimal correction for their vision.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h3>A pioneer solution: Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses</h3>\r\n
          While myopia is progressive, new technology has been designed to slow its progression in children. Such is the case with Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses.\r\n
          \r\n
          With the help of tiny micro-dots in the glasses, Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses scatter light to soften contrast on the retina. Therefore, Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses are designed to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
          \r\n
          A pioneering solution that has been clinically proven² with children aged 6-10 years old¹, available in selected markets.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          <h2 style="text-align: center;">Conclusion:</h2>\r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia is far from just a minor inconvenience that will cause your children to wear eyeglasses for the rest of their lives. When detected during childhood, it can lead to more severe eyesight issues later in life, which is why it should be controlled and managed correctly.\r\n
          \r\n
          Thankfully, <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™</a> lenses are here: get in touch with our team to learn more about slowing down myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          ------------------\r\n
          \r\n
          References:\r\n
          \r\n
          ¹&amp; 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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          Myopia is quickly progressing everywhere in the world, to a point where <a href="https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420%2816%2900025-7/fulltext">studies</a> have predicted that by 2050, nearly half of the world population will be myopic. While this statement might not seem alarming to most, it does signify that there could be more and more serious eye diseases in the years to come as a result of this new epidemic.\r\n
          \r\n
          Children, in particular, should be monitored for signs of early myopia development. Unfortunately, <a href="https://www.ohsu.edu/casey-eye-institute/myopia-rise-especially-among-children">research</a> has shown that myopia typically arises during those formative years when kids’ eyes are still growing. And thankfully, while myopia cannot yet be cured, its progression could be slowed down with the help of our Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses.\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          What is myopia, and why is it a concern for children?\r\n
          \r\n
          The first step to understanding how to treat myopia is to understand its causes and consequences.\r\n
          \r\n
          A definition of myopia:\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia, or nearsightedness, defines the type of vision that sees far-away objects and writing as blurry.\r\n
          \r\n
          Researchers have found that this is the result of an elongated eye shape. Indeed, when the eyeball is too long, light entering the eye does not focus on the retina correctly, causing far-away objects to appear blurry.\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia could cause your children difficulties in reading a classroom’s board or distinguishing writing far away. It could impact learning, which is one of the reasons myopia should be identified early on.\r\n
          \r\n
          What causes myopia:\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          For a very long time, myopia was believed to be purely the result of genetics. Therefore, if you were myopic, your children were also more likely to have myopia.\r\n
          \r\n
          However, new <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10654-019-00512-7">studies</a> have also linked myopia’s prevalence to a particular lifestyle of spending more time indoors carrying out intense near activities, for example, reading or in front of screens, rather than spending more time outside.\r\n
          \r\n
          These indoor environments are characterized as high-contrast environments. Much like in photography, the colors we perceive indoors on books and screens are balanced through stark contrast of brightness and darkness. This is why they are high-contrast environments, contrary to the outdoors, which is typically a low-contrast environment.\r\n
          \r\n
          Profs. Jay and Maureen Neitz have determined that these high-contrast environments could be responsible for overstimulating eye growth. This is called <a href="https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1258672/v1/48b1471f-8e7f-4dc8-8a7f-e96ab273e507.pdf?c=1647329372">contrast theory</a> and has linked contrast and our lifestyle to myopia progression.\r\n
          \r\n
          Why does myopia need to be controlled in children:\r\n
          \r\n
          So if your child’s lifestyle is linked to the prevalence of myopia, encouraging them to spend more time outdoors, put down the screens, and pursue a healthy lifestyle should be your top priority. Especially considering the severity of some issues that can arise from myopia progression in children.\r\n
          \r\n
          Indeed, myopia is not just a minor inconvenience that causes your kids to need new glasses every couple of years. Myopia onset in young children has been <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/opo.12305">proven</a> to lead to higher occurrences of high myopia during adulthood, which could cause sight-threatening complications in adulthood.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia is, therefore, an issue that must be rapidly identified, controlled, and managed to try to slow the progression. If you suspect your children of having myopia, if they complain of blurry vision, headaches, sore eyes, or if they squint, please consult the proper eye-care professional as soon as possible.\r\n
          \r\n
          How can we control myopia with DOT lenses?\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          There is no cure yet for myopia entirely. However, new technologies are designed to help slow its progression and, therefore, significantly reduce the risk of myopia complications in the future.\r\n
          \r\n
          Traditional methods of treating myopia:\r\n
          \r\n
          If your child is myopic, several standard methods exist to treat this issue.\r\n
          \r\n
          First and foremost, make sure that your children have a healthy lifestyle. We’ve seen the importance of spending time outdoors rather than indoors for the prevalence of myopia: encourage your kids to play outside and practice physical activities. The <a href="https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/caring-for-your-eyes/diet-and-nutrition?sso=y#:~:text=Researchers%20have%20linked%20eye%2Dfriendly,a%20lot%20of%20other%20foods.">American Optometric Association</a> also advises giving your children a healthy diet with nutrient-dense foods to help with their vision.\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia can also be treated professionally with the use of prescription lenses. Consult your eye-care professional to have your children fitted with the perfect correction for their vision.\r\n
          \r\n
          Throughout childhood, your kid’s vision will develop rapidly, particularly for those with myopia, as it is progressive. So make sure to schedule regular eye examinations with your eye-care professional to ensure they always have the optimal correction for their vision.\r\n
          \r\n
          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          A pioneer solution: Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses\r\n
          \r\n
          While myopia is progressive, new technology has been designed to slow its progression in children. Such is the case with Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses.\r\n
          \r\n
          With the help of tiny micro-dots in the glasses, Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses scatter light to soften contrast on the retina. Therefore, Diffusion Optics Technology™ lenses are designed to slow down myopia progression by managing contrast.\r\n
          \r\n
          A pioneering solution that has been clinically proven² with children aged 6-10 years old¹, available in selected markets.\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
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          Conclusion:\r\n
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          &nbsp;\r\n
          \r\n
          Myopia is far from just a minor inconvenience that will cause your children to wear eyeglasses for the rest of their lives. When detected during childhood, it can lead to more severe eyesight issues later in life, which is why it should be controlled and managed correctly.\r\n
          \r\n
          Thankfully, <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™</a> lenses are here: get in touch with our team to learn more about slowing down myopia.\r\n
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          ——————\r\n
          \r\n
          References:\r\n
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          ¹&amp; 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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            What is myopia?\r\n
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            <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/all-about-myopia/">Myopia, or near–</a>sightedness, is a condition that occurs when the light coming into an eye doesn’t focus on the retina, but in front of it, making distant objects appear blurry while close objects can be seen clearly. The condition generally starts between the ages of 6 and 13 years but it can also develop in very young children. For most children it is a minor inconvenience that can be corrected with glasses. However, the worse the myopia becomes the greater the risk of serious eye conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and the early development of cataracts, making it one of the leading causes of visual impairment and\r\n
            blindness.\r\n
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            The earlier the condition can be detected, the better for your child as there are now spectacle lenses available in certain markets that can slow the progression of myopia. <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ (</a>DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology from SightGlass Vision designed to reduce axial elongation. A<a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/08/31/bjo-2021-321005"> study</a> has demonstrated effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old¹. The earlier your child uses DOT lenses, the more effective they are in potentially slowing the progression of your child’s myopia!\r\n
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            What are the symptoms of myopia?\r\n
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            If your child is nearsighted, he may have difficulty reading words or seeing from a distance such as the whiteboard at school. You may notice them sitting close to the TV or computer, or holding their mobile phone or tablet close to their face. Other <strong>nearsighted symptoms</strong> to watch out for include your child complaining of headaches, tired eyes, squinting, or regularly rubbing their eyes.\r\n
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            What is Hyperopia/Hypermetropia?\r\n
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            Hyperopia or hypermetropia, more commonly known as far–sightedness, affects the ability to see nearby objects. The condition occurs when the eye focuses light behind the retina because the eyeball is too short.\r\n
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            What are the symptoms of Hyperopia?\r\n
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            Far–sightedness could affect your child in a number of different ways. You may notice them squinting to see clearly, or having tired, strained eyes after activities that involve focusing on near objects such as reading, writing or working on their computer. Your child may also complain of headaches. Children who are far–sighted often do not have obvious issues with their vision at first. But if left untreated it can lead to problems such as a lazy eye.\r\n
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            What is astigmatism?\r\n
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            Astigmatism means the eye is more oval shaped than round which causes light to be focused at more than one place in the eye. It’s likely that if a child has astigmatism they will be far or near–sighted too.\r\n
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            What are the symptoms of astigmatism?\r\n
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            If your child has astigmatism then objects can appear blurry at all distances. The condition might make it difficult for your child to focus on objects properly, and even to read, and you may notice them complaining of fuzzy vision or holding objects close to their face to look at them. They might also complain of headaches and eye strain.\r\n
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            What is strabismus?\r\n
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            Strabismus, more commonly known as a squint or crossed eyes, is when the two eyes do not line up with each other. One eye may look straight ahead while the other turns in, out, up or down.\r\n
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            How can I tell if my child has strabismus?\r\n
            \r\n
            With newborns and very young babies, some misalignment is normal as their eyes are still learning to focus on individual objects. However, if you notice that your child still has a squint after the age of<a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/squint/#:~:text=It%27s%20important%20not%20to%20ignore,persistent%20blurred%20or%20double%20vision"> three months</a>, it is a good idea to have them checked over by an eye care professional.\r\n
            \r\n
            Strabismus won’t go away on its own but there are a range of treatment options that you can discuss with your child’s eye care professional\r\n
            \r\n
            What is amblyopia?\r\n
            \r\n
            Amblyopia, known commonly as a lazy eye, is a childhood sight disorder which is caused by the brain failing to fully process input from one eye and favoring the other eye as a result. As it tends to only affect one eye, it means the child will come to rely on the eye with which they can see more clearly.\r\n
            \r\n
            What are the symptoms of amblyopia?\r\n
            \r\n
            A lazy eye can often be difficult to detect as in general it doesn’t cause symptoms. Very young children may well not notice that they have a problem with their vision, and even if they do, may struggle to explain the symptoms. Older children may complain about vision problems with one eye. You can also notice them struggling with activities such as reading, writing or drawing.\r\n
            \r\n
            What is chalazion?\r\n
            \r\n
            A chalazion is a small swelling of the eyelid which can often be confused with a stye (an inflamed oil gland on the edge of the eye which looks like a red lump) in its early stages. It occurs when the glands in either the upper or lower eyelid become blocked.\r\n
            \r\n
            What are the symptoms of chalazion?\r\n
            \r\n
            If your child has a chalazion you will notice a swollen lump on their eyelid and they may complain of discomfort. Depending on the position and size of the chalazion, it might interfere with your child’s vision, particularly if it’s near the center of the eyelid’s edge.\r\n
            \r\n
            Usually you can treat this with warm compresses, but if the lump is still there after 3 – 4 months you should take your child to an eye care professional to discuss having it removed.\r\n
            \r\n
            What is conjunctivitis?\r\n
            \r\n
            Conjunctivitis is one of the most common eye conditions. It affects all ages but children tend to contract it more frequently as it’s contagious and, as all parents will know, children tend to spread germs and bacteria amongst themselves more often than adults do.\r\n
            \r\n
            What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?\r\n
            \r\n
            Conjunctivitis usually affects both eyes and makes them inflamed, red and irritated. They may also produce discharge which sticks to the lashes. Conjunctivitis can go away on its own, but as it’s highly contagious it would be a good idea to visit your eye care professional to confirm if your child does indeed have the condition so you can keep them away from their friends for a little while. Your eye care professional would also be able to rule out anything more serious and prescribe the appropriate eye drops.\r\n
            \r\n
            What is double vision?\r\n
            \r\n
            As the name suggests, double vision is when a person sees two separate images of the same object in front of them with both eyes.\r\n
            \r\n
            What causes it?\r\n
            \r\n
            Double vision is usually caused by strabismus and causes two identical images to appear next to, above or below, each other. If you notice that your child is having trouble with their depth perception, or if they’re frequently missing objects that they try to grab hold of, then it would be a good idea to get their eyes checked.\r\n
            \r\n
            What is ptosis?\r\n
            \r\n
            Ptosis is a drooping of the upper eyelid which can restrict or block vision in that eye.\r\n
            \r\n
            What causes it?\r\n
            \r\n
            The condition is generally caused by weakness in the muscle which holds the eyelid up. Children can either be born with the condition or develop it later in childhood. If the eyelid droops enough to impede vision, it can cause amblyopia to develop. This is because the brain has to rely less on that eye and start using the stronger eye instead. If the eyelid droops very low then your child may need surgery to raise it in order to preserve vision in that eye.\r\n
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            <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
            To sum it all up, if you’re in any doubt at all about your child’s eye health, then see your eye care professional for an eye exam, as soon as possible!\r\n
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             \t<li>Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas\r\n
            Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12–month results of a randomised\r\n
            controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)</li>\r\n
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          <h2 class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid14" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is myopia?</span></span></h2>\r\n
          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid16" class="markedContent"><a href="http://sgv.disko.love/all-about-myopia/"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Myopia, or near</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span></a><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sightedness, i</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">s a condition that occurs when the light coming into an eye </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">doesn’t focus on the retina, but in front of it, making distant objects appear blurry while close </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">objects can be seen clearly. The condition generally starts between the ages of 6 and 13 </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">years but</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">it can also develop in very young children. For most children it is a minor </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">inconvenience that can be corrected with glasses. However, the worse the myopia becomes </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">the greater the risk of serious eye conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and the </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">early development of cataracts, making it one of the leading causes of visual impairment and</span><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">blindness.</span></span></div>\r\n
          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid17" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page3R_mcid18" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">The earlier the condition can be detected, the better for your child as there are now </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">spectacle lenses available in certain markets that can slow the</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">progression of myopia. </span><a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Diffusion Optics Technology</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">™</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">(</span></a><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology from </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">SightGlass Vision designed to reduce axial elongation. A</span></span><a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/08/31/bjo-2021-321005"><span id="page3R_mcid19" class="markedContent"> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">study</span></span></a><span id="page3R_mcid20" class="markedContent"> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">has demons</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">trated </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old¹</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">. The earlier your child uses DOT lenses, </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">the more effective they are in potentially slowing the progression of your child’s myopia!</span></span></div>\r\n
          <div><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-824" src="http://sgv.disko.love/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ECPLD5-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="683" /></div>\r\n
          <h3 class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid21" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page3R_mcid22" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of myopia?</span></span></h3>\r\n
          <p class="textLayer"><span id="page3R_mcid23" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page3R_mcid24" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page3R_mcid25" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">If your child is nearsighted</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">,</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">he may have</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">difficulty reading</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">words or seeing from a distance </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">such as the whiteboard at school. You may notice them sitting close to the TV or computer, </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">or holding their mobile phone or tablet close to their face.</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Other</span> <strong><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">nears</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ighted symptoms</span></strong> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">to </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">watch out for include</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">your child complaining of headaches, tired eyes, squinting, or regularly </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">rubbing their eyes.</span></span><span id="page3R_mcid26" class="markedContent"></span></p>\r\n
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          <h2></h2>\r\n
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          <h2><span id="page22R_mcid0" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid2" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is Hyperopia/Hypermetropia?</span></span></h2>\r\n
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          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid5" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Hyperopia or hypermetropia, more commonly known as far</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sightedness, affects the ab</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ility to </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">see nearby objects. The condition occurs when the eye focuses light behind the retina </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">because the eyeball is too short.</span></span></div>\r\n
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          <h3><span id="page22R_mcid9" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of Hyperopia?</span></span></h3>\r\n
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          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid12" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Far</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sightedness could affect your child in a number of different ways. You may notice them </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">squinting to see clearly, or having tired, strained eyes after activities that involve focusing on </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">near objects such as reading, writing or working on their computer</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">. Your child may also </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">complain of headaches. Children who are far</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sighted often do not have obvious issues with </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">their vision at first. But if left untreated it can lead to problems such as a lazy eye.</span></span></div>\r\n
          <h2></h2>\r\n
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          <h2><span id="page22R_mcid16" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is astigmatism?</span></span></h2>\r\n
          <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Astigmatism means the eye is</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">more oval shaped than round which causes light to be </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">focused at more than one place in the eye. It’s likely that if a child has astigmatism they will </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">be far or near</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">sighted too.</span>\r\n
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          <h3><span id="page22R_mcid20" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of astigmatism?</span></span></h3>\r\n
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          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid22" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">If your child has astigmatism then</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">objects can appear blurry at all distances. The condition </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">might make it difficult for your child to focus on objects properly, and even to read, and you </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">may notice them complaining of fuzzy vision or holding objects close to their face to look at </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">them. Th</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ey might also complain of headaches and eye strain.</span></span></div>\r\n
          <h2></h2>\r\n
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          <h2><span id="page22R_mcid25" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is strabismus?</span></span></h2>\r\n
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          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid28" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Strabismus,</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">more commonly known as a squint or crossed eyes, is when the two eyes do </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">not line up with each other. One eye may look straight ahead while the other turns in, out, up </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">or down.</span></span></div>\r\n
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          <h3><span id="page22R_mcid31" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">How can I tell if my child has strabismus?</span></span></h3>\r\n
          </div>\r\n
          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid34" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">With newborns and very young</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">babies, some misalignment is normal as their eyes are still </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">learning to focus on individual objects. However, if you notice that your child still has a squint </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">after the age of</span></span><a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/squint/#:~:text=It%27s%20important%20not%20to%20ignore,persistent%20blurred%20or%20double%20vision"><span id="page22R_mcid35" class="markedContent"> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">three months</span></span></a><span id="page22R_mcid36" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">, it is a good idea to have them checked over by an eye care </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">professional.</span></span><span id="page22R_mcid37" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid38" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid39" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page22R_mcid40" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /></span></div>\r\n
          <div></div>\r\n
          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page22R_mcid40" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Strabismus won’t go away on its own but there are a range of treatment options that you can </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">d</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">iscuss with your child’s eye care professional</span></span></div>\r\n
          <h2></h2>\r\n
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          <h2><span id="page22R_mcid42" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is amblyopia?</span></span></h2>\r\n
          </div>\r\n
          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid0" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid1" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Amblyopia, known commonly as a lazy eye, is a childhood sight disorder which is caused by </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">the brain failing to fully process input from one eye and favoring the other eye as a result.</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">As </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">it tends to only affect one eye, it means the child will come to rely on the eye with which they </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">can see more clearly.</span></span></div>\r\n
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          <h3><span id="page25R_mcid3" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of amblyopia?</span></span></h3>\r\n
          </div>\r\n
          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid5" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">A lazy eye can often be difficult to detect as in general it doesn’t cause symptoms. Very </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">you</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ng children may well not notice that they have a problem with their vision, and even if </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">they do, may struggle to explain the symptoms. Older children may complain about vision </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">problems with one eye. You can also notice them struggling with activities such</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">as reading, </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">writing or drawing.</span></span></div>\r\n
          <div class="textLayer">\r\n
          <h2><span id="page25R_mcid6" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid7" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid8" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid9" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is chalazion?</span></span></h2>\r\n
          </div>\r\n
          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid11" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">A chalazion is a small swelling of the eyelid which can often be confused with a stye (an </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">inflamed oil gland on the edge of the eye which looks like a red lump) in its early stages. It </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">occurs when the</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">glands in either the upper or lower eyelid become blocked.</span></span></div>\r\n
          <h3 class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid13" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of chalazion?</span></span></h3>\r\n
          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid15" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">If your child has a chalazion you will notice a swollen lump on their eyelid and they may </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">complain of discomfort. Depending on the position and size of the chalazion, it might </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">interfere with your child’s vision, particularly if it’s near the center of the</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">eyelid’s edge.</span></span></div>\r\n
          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid17" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Usually you can treat this with warm compresses, but if the lump is still there after 3</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">4 </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">months you should take your child to an eye care professional to discuss having it removed.</span></span></div>\r\n
          <h2 class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid18" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid19" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid20" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid21" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is conjunctivitis?</span></span></h2>\r\n
          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid23" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Conjunctivitis is one of t</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">he most common eye conditions. It affects all ages but children tend </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">to contract it more frequently as it’s contagious and, as all parents will know, children tend to </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">spread germs and bacteria amongst themselves more often than adults do.</span></span></div>\r\n
          <h3 class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid24" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid25" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?</span></span></h3>\r\n
          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid27" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Conjunctivitis usually affects both eyes and makes them inflamed, red and irritated. They </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">may also produce discharge which sticks to the lashes. Conjunctivitis can go away on its </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">own, but as it’s highly contag</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ious it would be a good idea to visit your eye care professional </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">to confirm if your child does indeed have the condition so you can keep them away from their </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">friends for a little while. Your eye care professional would also be able to rule out anything </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">mor</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">e serious and prescribe the appropriate eye drops.</span></span></div>\r\n
          <h2 class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid28" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid29" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid30" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page25R_mcid31" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is double vision?</span></span></h2>\r\n
          <div class="textLayer"><span id="page25R_mcid33" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">As the name suggests, double vision is when a person sees two separate images of the </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">same object in front of them with both eyes.</span></span></div>\r\n
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          <h3 class="textLayer"><span id="page27R_mcid0" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page27R_mcid1" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What causes it?</span></span></h3>\r\n
          <p class="textLayer"><span id="page27R_mcid3" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Double vision is usually</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">caused by strabismus and causes two identical images to appear </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">next to, above or below, each other. If you notice that your child is having trouble with their </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">depth perception, or if they’re frequently missing objects that they try to grab hold of, then i</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">t </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">would be a good idea to get their eyes checked.</span></span></p>\r\n
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          <h2></h2>\r\n
          <h2 class="textLayer"><span id="page27R_mcid7" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is ptosis?</span></span></h2>\r\n
          <p class="textLayer"><span id="page27R_mcid9" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Ptosis is a drooping of the upper eyelid which can restrict or block vision in that eye.</span></span></p>\r\n
          \r\n
          <h3 class="textLayer"><span id="page27R_mcid11" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">What causes it?</span></span></h3>\r\n
          <p class="textLayer"><span id="page27R_mcid13" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">The condition is generally caused by weakness in the muscle which holds t</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">he eyelid up. </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Children can either be born with the condition or develop it later in childhood. If the eyelid </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">droops enough to impede vision, it can cause amblyopia to develop. This is because the </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">brain has to rely less on that eye and start using the stron</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ger eye instead. If the eyelid </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">droops very low then your child may need surgery to raise it in order to preserve vision in </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">that eye.</span></span></p>\r\n
          <p class="textLayer"><strong><span id="page27R_mcid16" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Conclusion</span></span></strong><span id="page27R_mcid17" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page27R_mcid18" class="markedContent"><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">To sum it all up, if you’re in any doubt at all about your child’s eye health, then see your eye </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">care professi</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">onal for an eye exam, as soon as possible!</span></span></p>\r\n
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          <span id="page27R_mcid19" class="markedContent"></span><span id="page27R_mcid21" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">1. Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas</span><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">month results of a randomised</span><br role="presentation" /><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">controlled, effi</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">cacy and safety study (CYPRESS)</span></span>\r\n
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          As your child grows, the quality of their vision is going to be crucial to their development and learning in so many ways, so as a parent you’ll want to do everything you can to look after their eye health. One of the best things you can do for your child is learn to spot the signs of\r\n
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          What is myopia?\r\n
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          <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/all-about-myopia/">Myopia, or near–</a>sightedness, is a condition that occurs when the light coming into an eye doesn’t focus on the retina, but in front of it, making distant objects appear blurry while close objects can be seen clearly. The condition generally starts between the ages of 6 and 13 years but it can also develop in very young children. For most children it is a minor inconvenience that can be corrected with glasses. However, the worse the myopia becomes the greater the risk of serious eye conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and the early development of cataracts, making it one of the leading causes of visual impairment and\r\n
          blindness.\r\n
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          The earlier the condition can be detected, the better for your child as there are now spectacle lenses available in certain markets that can slow the progression of myopia. <a href="http://sgv.disko.love/diffusion-optics-technology/">Diffusion Optics Technology™ (</a>DOT) lenses use a new and unique technology from SightGlass Vision designed to reduce axial elongation. A<a href="https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2022/08/31/bjo-2021-321005"> study</a> has demonstrated effectiveness in children as young as 6 years old¹. The earlier your child uses DOT lenses, the more effective they are in potentially slowing the progression of your child’s myopia!\r\n
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          What are the symptoms of myopia?\r\n
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          If your child is nearsighted, he may have difficulty reading words or seeing from a distance such as the whiteboard at school. You may notice them sitting close to the TV or computer, or holding their mobile phone or tablet close to their face. Other <strong>nearsighted symptoms</strong> to watch out for include your child complaining of headaches, tired eyes, squinting, or regularly rubbing their eyes.\r\n
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          What is Hyperopia/Hypermetropia?\r\n
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          Hyperopia or hypermetropia, more commonly known as far–sightedness, affects the ability to see nearby objects. The condition occurs when the eye focuses light behind the retina because the eyeball is too short.\r\n
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          What are the symptoms of Hyperopia?\r\n
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          Far–sightedness could affect your child in a number of different ways. You may notice them squinting to see clearly, or having tired, strained eyes after activities that involve focusing on near objects such as reading, writing or working on their computer. Your child may also complain of headaches. Children who are far–sighted often do not have obvious issues with their vision at first. But if left untreated it can lead to problems such as a lazy eye.\r\n
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          What is astigmatism?\r\n
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          Astigmatism means the eye is more oval shaped than round which causes light to be focused at more than one place in the eye. It’s likely that if a child has astigmatism they will be far or near–sighted too.\r\n
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          What are the symptoms of astigmatism?\r\n
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          If your child has astigmatism then objects can appear blurry at all distances. The condition might make it difficult for your child to focus on objects properly, and even to read, and you may notice them complaining of fuzzy vision or holding objects close to their face to look at them. They might also complain of headaches and eye strain.\r\n
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          What is strabismus?\r\n
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          Strabismus, more commonly known as a squint or crossed eyes, is when the two eyes do not line up with each other. One eye may look straight ahead while the other turns in, out, up or down.\r\n
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          How can I tell if my child has strabismus?\r\n
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          With newborns and very young babies, some misalignment is normal as their eyes are still learning to focus on individual objects. However, if you notice that your child still has a squint after the age of<a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/squint/#:~:text=It%27s%20important%20not%20to%20ignore,persistent%20blurred%20or%20double%20vision"> three months</a>, it is a good idea to have them checked over by an eye care professional.\r\n
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          Strabismus won’t go away on its own but there are a range of treatment options that you can discuss with your child’s eye care professional\r\n
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          What is amblyopia?\r\n
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          Amblyopia, known commonly as a lazy eye, is a childhood sight disorder which is caused by the brain failing to fully process input from one eye and favoring the other eye as a result. As it tends to only affect one eye, it means the child will come to rely on the eye with which they can see more clearly.\r\n
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          What are the symptoms of amblyopia?\r\n
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          A lazy eye can often be difficult to detect as in general it doesn’t cause symptoms. Very young children may well not notice that they have a problem with their vision, and even if they do, may struggle to explain the symptoms. Older children may complain about vision problems with one eye. You can also notice them struggling with activities such as reading, writing or drawing.\r\n
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          What is chalazion?\r\n
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          A chalazion is a small swelling of the eyelid which can often be confused with a stye (an inflamed oil gland on the edge of the eye which looks like a red lump) in its early stages. It occurs when the glands in either the upper or lower eyelid become blocked.\r\n
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          What are the symptoms of chalazion?\r\n
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          If your child has a chalazion you will notice a swollen lump on their eyelid and they may complain of discomfort. Depending on the position and size of the chalazion, it might interfere with your child’s vision, particularly if it’s near the center of the eyelid’s edge.\r\n
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          Usually you can treat this with warm compresses, but if the lump is still there after 3 – 4 months you should take your child to an eye care professional to discuss having it removed.\r\n
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          What is conjunctivitis?\r\n
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          Conjunctivitis is one of the most common eye conditions. It affects all ages but children tend to contract it more frequently as it’s contagious and, as all parents will know, children tend to spread germs and bacteria amongst themselves more often than adults do.\r\n
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          What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?\r\n
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          Conjunctivitis usually affects both eyes and makes them inflamed, red and irritated. They may also produce discharge which sticks to the lashes. Conjunctivitis can go away on its own, but as it’s highly contagious it would be a good idea to visit your eye care professional to confirm if your child does indeed have the condition so you can keep them away from their friends for a little while. Your eye care professional would also be able to rule out anything more serious and prescribe the appropriate eye drops.\r\n
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          What is double vision?\r\n
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          As the name suggests, double vision is when a person sees two separate images of the same object in front of them with both eyes.\r\n
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          What causes it?\r\n
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          Double vision is usually caused by strabismus and causes two identical images to appear next to, above or below, each other. If you notice that your child is having trouble with their depth perception, or if they’re frequently missing objects that they try to grab hold of, then it would be a good idea to get their eyes checked.\r\n
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          What is ptosis?\r\n
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          Ptosis is a drooping of the upper eyelid which can restrict or block vision in that eye.\r\n
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          What causes it?\r\n
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          The condition is generally caused by weakness in the muscle which holds the eyelid up. Children can either be born with the condition or develop it later in childhood. If the eyelid droops enough to impede vision, it can cause amblyopia to develop. This is because the brain has to rely less on that eye and start using the stronger eye instead. If the eyelid droops very low then your child may need surgery to raise it in order to preserve vision in that eye.\r\n
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          <strong>Conclusion</strong>\r\n
          To sum it all up, if you’re in any doubt at all about your child’s eye health, then see your eye care professional for an eye exam, as soon as possible!\r\n
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           \t<li>Joe Rappon, Carol Chung, Graeme Young, Christopher Hunt, Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, Thomas\r\n
          Chalberg: Control of myopia using diffusion optics spectacle lenses: 12–month results of a randomised\r\n
          controlled, efficacy and safety study (CYPRESS)</li>\r\n
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