Category: Myopia

Can Myopia Be Reversed?

Posted on November 21, 2022 (November 21, 2022) by Dr. Serena Shao

A small boy looks into the phone screen so close to his eyes. Can be a sign he has developing myopia.

With rising rates of myopia (also known as short-sightedness or nearsightedness) in children, parents are doing more to learn how to best manage myopia and their children’s vision. They’re asking questions like: Do eye drops help with myopia? Can spending time outside help with vision? Nearsightedness is more than just the need for glasses or […]

Does Myopia Get Worse with Age?

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Dr. Serena Shao

A teenage boy struggling to see a Snellen eye chart off in the distance

Vision Changes with Age Change is a natural part of aging. Most changes associated with aging are positive. We learn how to set goals and maintain our health. Although many people set goals for their physical health, we sometimes forget to include our vision. Vision and eye health also change as we age. Some vision […]