Myopia is a nickname for a condition that zaps our eyesight for distant objects. It can take a distant object so blurry and unclear. Lesser known fact: Wearing contact lenses can make myopia (nearsightedness) worse. It helps when you wear contact lenses as your eyes get adjusted to everything that is close to you. Over time, this can make it more difficult for your eyes to see things that are far away. This problem in particular is referred to as contact lens-related myopia.
This isn’t something to be alarmed about, however, if you become aware that you have myopia! The right contact lenses can help you manage your vision in several ways: Soft contact lenses are among the most popular ones. These help you focus on what's important and feel both comfortable yet stylish. Soft contact lenses that match the shape of your eye can help your eyes focus better on what you see. But they bear a risk of making your myopia worse over time if not being taken care of properly.
Aside from standard soft contact lenses, there are now special contact lenses to help control myopia as well. One type is known as orthokeratology lenses (or ortho-k lenses for short). These are special contact lenses that you wear while you sleep. Ortho-k lenses are worn overnight to modify the shape of the cornea (the domed front of the eyeball). This means you can see clearly during the day without wearing glasses or contacts. Plus, they can help slow the progression of myopia, which is a bonus!
Proper care with contact lenses is as vital as it ensures your eyes to be protected. Below are some important tips to keep in mind when you are taking care of your contact lenses:
What is of utmost importance is to never sleep or swim in your contacts. Other activities with contacts on can cause eye infection or other issues.
Myopia caused by contact lenses has scientists, doctors and entrepreneurs putting all their creativity into finding new solutions. A new treatment that’s exciting is atropine eye drops. These drops may slow the progression of myopia. They help by relaxing the eye muscles that can worsen myopia. Multifocal contact lenses are another potential option that provide multiple types of vision assistance at various distances. This means they can assist you view things both close up plus far away more clearly.