Screen Time Is Stressing Our Eyes Out
We are spending an excessive amount of our time these days using our screens for everyday life. We go from using a computer at work, to our phones on the commute home. We surf the net while waiting in line and relax with a movie on our i-pads in the evenings.
This all adds up to a lot of time staring at screens close up, which may have an impact on the progression of myopia.
When you are having a hard time seeing things farther away from you, then you are dealing with a condition that is called Myopia or nearsightedness. This eye condition affects at least 30% of Canadians and is the most common reason for needing distance glasses.
Myopia is very common and does not affect the clarity of objects that are close to you, only far away. You may have a hard time clearly seeing things on the television or reading road signs.
Myopic eyes are typically longer than average from front to back, which prevents light rays from focusing directly on the retina. The eye actually grows too long for the natural curve of the cornea, causing light rays to focus at a point in front of the retina instead of precisely on the retina. Spending lots of time with “near activities” (ie lots of screen time) in childhood, may lead to progression of myopia.
Myopia can be corrected permanently with Laser Vision Correction eye surgery. Treatments for myopia are available at Lasik Cataract Centre in Lindsay, Ontario, including custom LASIK, PRK, and Refractive Lens Exchange.
Our dedicated team is able to assess your eyes, recommend the best possible treatment for your eyes, and provide top quality surgical and post-operative care. We will assist you in deciding what is right for you and can offer payment options and financing that fit your needs.
We are uniquely set up with a full operative suite to provide both Custom Laser Vision Correction and Refractive Lens Exchange. This means that LCC is able to provide you with the best possible option for your eyes in one place.
Unlike standard LASIK (which uses a blade), Z-LASIK uses a femtosecond laser to make an extremely precise customized corneal flap. The main advantage of Z-LASIK is increased safety, superior LASIK flap quality, and quicker visual recovery. This world class level of technology is now available in Lindsay, Ontario.
Along with surgery for Myopia, Lasik Cataract Centre (LCC) in Lindsay Ontario offers procedures for hyperopia , farsightedness, astigmatism, presbyopia, and cataracts.
Lasik Cataract Centre has a dedicated and professional staff of specialized ophthalmic technicians and nurses, committed to specialty eye care. We can help you get your vision back and correct your vision today.
We serve the Kawartha Lakes and Durham Lake Region in Ontario including Peterborough, Barrie, Oshawa, Bowmanville, Belleville, Cobourg, Port Hope and surrounding area.
Call us today at 705-320-8001 to set up your appointment and regain your vision and clarity today.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about Myopia from Dr. David Lane at the LASIK Cataract Centre in Lindsay, Ontario.
Myopia or nearsightedness is also starting to develop more in younger children on average, with an onset age at 6 or 7 years old. Children’s eyes are still growing and frequent near-vision activity can cause progression of myopia. It is therefore good for children to have some “outdoor” time, which usually involves more “distance vision” activities.
Fortunately, myopia can be corrected with either Bladeless LASIK or Custom PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy - a custom surface laser procedure for vision correction). High levels of myopia can also be corrected with Refractive Lens Exchange.
The cornea is the clear window at the front of the eye.
Myopia is very common around the world, and is growing more prevalent over time. It is estimated that over 50% of the global population will be myopic by 2050.
The entire procedure on the treatment day usually takes between 60 and 90 minutes which includes the time in preparing you for the procedure as well as final examinations after the procedure. Actual time in the laser suite is usually about 20 minutes.
Depending on which type of procedure is done, time off work could be from 2 days (recommended for LASIK) to 1 week (recommended for PRK and Refractive Lens Exchange).
The main cause of myopia is the eye growing too long. It is possible that frequent close up work (reading, computer work) may contribute to myopia progression in childhood.
Yes, Laser Vision Correction can correct the myopic refractive error by flattening the cornea. High degrees of myopia can also be corrected with Refractive Lens Exchange.
No, but high myopia can be associated with other retinal problems at the back of the eye that can affect vision. (pigment changes in the area of central vision, abnormal scarring membranes under the retina, retinal detachment).
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