Causes of Nearsightedness and How to Treat It

Friends of Hermina must have often heard about nearsightedness, or myopia, which is a refractive condition in which a person has difficulty seeing distant objects. Currently, myopia is increasingly common, especially among children and adolescents. Therefore, it is important for Friends of Hermina to understand the causes and treatment of myopia to maintain eye health.

 

Some of the causes of nearsightedness or myopia include:

1. Genetic factors
   Myopia often has a family history. If one or both parents have myopia, their children are at higher risk of developing myopia. Several studies have shown that genetic factors play a major role in the development of myopia.

2. Excessive Near Activities
   The habit of doing near activities, such as reading, using a computer, or looking at a cellphone screen for a long time, can cause pressure on the eye muscles. Research shows that children who spend a lot of time in front of the screen tend to experience an increase in cases of myopia.

3. Lack of Exposure to Natural Light
   Did you know, Hermina's friends, that exposure to natural light is important for healthy eye development? Several studies have shown that children who play more outdoors have a lower risk of developing myopia or nearsightedness. Conversely, children who are more indoors tend to have a higher risk.

4. Environmental Conditions
   The living environment also contributes. Living in an urban area with lots of nearby activities can increase the risk of myopia compared to a rural environment.

 

Treatment for Nearsightedness, Nearsightedness, or Myopia :

1. Correction with Glasses
   The use of glasses is one of the most common ways to correct myopia. Glasses with negative lenses are designed to help focus on distant objects. This is a safe and effective solution that Hermina Friends can do to help Hermina Friends reduce the discomfort caused by nearsightedness

2. Refractive Surgery
   For those who want to reduce their dependence on glasses or contact lenses, surgical procedures such as LASIK can be an option. This procedure changes the shape of the cornea to improve the focus of light on the retina. Although effective, LASIK is not suitable for everyone and requires a thorough evaluation.

3. Lifestyle Changes
   Adopting a healthy lifestyle by reducing the time spent on close activities and increasing time outdoors can also help. Setting a break every 20 minutes when working in front of a screen (the 20-20-20 rule: look at an object 20 feet away for 20 seconds) can reduce eye strain.

 

Myopia is a common eye health problem; therefore, Hermina Friends are advised to have regular check-ups with an eye specialist at least once every 6 months to find out the condition of Hermina Friends' eye health. By getting the right treatment, including the use of glasses or surgical procedures, it can help Hermina Friends with myopia see better. Consult complaints about the eyes with an Eye Specialist at Hermina Hospital Sukabumi.

 

 

 

Referensi

1. American Academy of Ophthalmology. (2023). Myopia (Nearsightedness). [Link](https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/myopia-nearsightedness)

2. National Eye Institute. (2023). Myopia: Causes and Treatment. [Link](https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-conditions/myopia)

3. Verhoeven, V. J., et al. (2015). The association between time spent outdoors and myopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ophthalmology, 122(3), 471-482.

4. Liu, Y., et al. (2019). The effect of low-concentration atropine on myopia progression: A systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Ophthalmology, 19, 200.