By ULY CLINIC
Myopia (Short sightedness)
introduction
This is a condition whereby patient has difficulty seeing far objects.
Diagnostic Criteria
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It is common in young age between 5–25 years
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The condition persists throughout life
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If not treated early, it may progress rapidly and lead to retinal complications
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It is diagnosed through refraction.
Non-Pharmacological
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Treatment Concave lens spectacles for constant wear.
Hypermetropia (Long sightedness) This is a condition where patients have difficulty in seeing near objects. It is less manifested in children as they have a high accommodative power.
Diagnostic Criteria
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Ocular strain
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Diagnosis in children should be reached after refraction through a pupil that is dilated
Non-Pharmacological Treatment
Convex lens spectacles for constant wear
Note: Spectacles should be given to :-
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Children who have only significant hypermetropia (more than +3.00 Diopter of Sphere both eyes), all children who present with squint and have significant hypermetropia and children with anisometropia
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Elderly who present with signs of ocular strain
Updated on, 2.11.2020
References
1. STG