Myopia

Short-sightedness, or myopia in technical terms, is becoming increasingly common in our modern world. Myopia is characterized by difficulty seeing distant things. As a consequence, short-sighted people perceive objects at a distance indistinctly or blurred. Conversely, they can clearly see closer objects.

Why is short-sightedness becoming increasingly common among children? The trend in recent years is alarming. Every second child under the age of 10 is or will become short-sighted. In 2000, 22.9% of the world’s population was affected by myopia. According to the Brien Holden Vision Institute, 50% of the world’s population could suffer from myopia by 2050. The trend in Europe is also alarming. Currently, a good 47% of 25 to 29-year-olds are short-sighted.

Tablets, smartphones, and laptops have a massive influence on media consumption today. At the same time, they are also a new source of strain on the eyes. People often check their e-mails or read the news on their smartphones first thing in the morning. Then, they usually spend hours working at a computer. Constant close-range vision like this significantly increases myopia. At the same time, it is not just a matter of screen time but also the intensive use of digital devices in general. This is becoming increasingly prevalent, particularly among children. Interestingly, there are clear international differences.

People in Asia spend an average of 14 hours a day on the Internet compared to 6 hours in the USA. In addition, people in these countries also neglect outdoor activities in natural and bright light. Australia is a different story: Here, only 30% of 17-year-olds are short-sighted. At the same time, Australians have more than three hours of activity per day. This is well above the average for Americans, Asians, and Europeans, with a maximum of between one and two hours a day. This is a major disadvantage for the eyes.

Those affected can still see perfectly at close range. This is why they can usually read or work using a screen without any problems.
Myopia becomes noticeable when recognising distant objects.

The image becomes blurred, as described above.

The following symptoms may be signs of myopia:

Regular eye growth checks are an essential aspect of successful myopia management. The Myopia Master® software and Pentacam® AXL Wave show eye growth in detail and visualize the success of your treatment. The annual growth in eye length is calculated and documented. The software visualizes the success of the treatment measures, such as Ortho-K lenses or special myopia spectacle lenses. If the treatment does not have the desired effect, you can use the information to optimize your treatment. The documentation supports your communication with your customer.

In addition, you can also precisely predict how the myopia will develop in the future. Using the guided myopia software gives you greater security and creates a more convincing experience for the customer. Simply structured, intuitive to use, and incomparably precise. Your perfect start to treating an increasingly important issue! This simple and professional myopia management concept enables you to achieve satisfied customers in 5 simple steps:

Now, the myopia software is not only linked to the Myopia Master® but can also process data from the Pentacam® AXL Wave. This is a major advantage for you, as it allows you to expand or change your equipment without losing data. Progression data is the cornerstone of myopia management. That is why myopia software can be used simultaneously with both devices to further increase your flexibility and efficiency.