Managing High Myopia: Non-Surgical Solutions and Lutein Benefits
High myopia 1. Doctor, I would like to ask if there are non-surgical methods to reduce my myopia, as my left eye is -600 degrees and my right eye is -550 degrees. Thank you. 2. Since I have dry eye syndrome and am regularly taking lutein, can lutein help prevent the progression...
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
Corneal reshaping therapy can also reduce myopia. The primary use of lutein is not aimed at treating dry eye syndrome or myopia.[Read More] Managing High Myopia: Non-Surgical Solutions and Lutein Benefits
Understanding Corneal Reshaping: Benefits, Risks, and Alternatives
Corneal reshaping surgery What is corneal reshaping therapy? How effective is it for vision correction? Besides surgery, are there other methods for vision correction? What are the pros and cons of rigid gas permeable contact lenses for correction? Are there any other alternative...
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
Hello! Orthokeratology is a method that uses special contact lenses to physically reduce refractive errors, and its effectiveness varies from person to person. This treatment has been practiced for some time and has many successful cases. It is a non-surgical approach to managing...[Read More] Understanding Corneal Reshaping: Benefits, Risks, and Alternatives
Understanding and Treating Anisometropia: Eye Care Solutions
Parallax issue My brother has a prescription of -600 diopters in his left eye and -225 diopters in his right eye. Is there a treatment available? Is the treatment aimed at making the right eye catch up to the left eye's prescription? I've heard that one eye needs to be ...
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
Hello! In response to your inquiry, you can use orthokeratology for treatment. If you prefer not to undergo surgery, corneal reshaping therapy is also an option. If you want the right eye's refractive error to match the left eye, the prerequisite is to prevent further increa...[Read More] Understanding and Treating Anisometropia: Eye Care Solutions
Understanding Orthokeratology: Can It Control My Child's Myopia?
What is orthokeratology? Hello Dr. Huang, My daughter is in the first grade this year and has been diagnosed with myopia of 125 degrees (according to the results from several ophthalmological examinations). Is this condition considered false myopia? Additionally, she has congeni...
Dr. Huang Bozhen Reply:
GENIUS: Explanation: 1. To determine if there is pseudomyopia, use a cycloplegic agent; if the myopic refractive error disappears, it is pseudomyopia. 2. Congenital cataracts can affect vision. 3. Corneal reshaping therapy is not recommended.[Read More] Understanding Orthokeratology: Can It Control My Child's Myopia?