[의학신문·일간보사=이상만 기자] An increasing number of parents visit ophthalmologists to check the eye condition of their children with myopia during the vacation period.. Myopia in children is usually 6~10It progresses most rapidly in, At this time, the use of atropine, a myopia-suppressive drug, can have an excellent effect..
Therefore, if you have a child with myopia in the lower grades of elementary school, it is good to consider active myopia control treatment during vacation..
2021According to the statistical data of the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service in 2012, only those who are approximately in the lower grades of elementary school 5~9three patients were 28reaching ten thousand. Myopia control treatment is only for rapid progression of myopia. 6~10Around the age of three is an important time. Even following 16Up to regarding three years of age, the eyes grow along with the growth of the body., As a result, the axial length, which is the length of the front and back of the eyeball, is also lengthened, and myopia progresses, but the extent is usually not large..
Active myopia control treatment methods include dream lenses and atropine drug treatment that delay the progression of myopia.. especially only 6~10Three people recommend this treatment., This is the period when myopia progresses most rapidly., Because it works so well.
Of the two methods, you may consider atropine treatment first because the younger you are, the easier it is to wear and manage your lenses yourself.. atropine in front, Minimizes the lengthening of the posterior eyeball.
Myopia control treatment does not improve myopia that has already worsened., It only alleviates the progress of myopia, so although there are differences for each patient, early treatment is more effective.. thus, Myopia has already progressed a lot, or myopia progression is slow 12After age, the effect diminishes.. On the other hand12Atropine treatment may be necessary if myopia begins following the age of 30., Such cases are rare.
Atropine therapy is administered as an eye drop, once daily, depending on the condition and concentration.. Atropine has the advantage of being easy to use., glare, near vision discomfort, There may be eye discomfort.
Even if there is no active myopia treatment, if your child is wearing glasses, check the prescription and size of the glasses., For early detection of myopia, it is recommended to have an ophthalmologic examination during vacation.. Even in normal times, the younger the age, the more uncomfortable they feel, but may not recognize or express them, so guardians’ observation and attention are needed..
Kim Dae-hee, a specialist at the Strabismus Pediatric Center at Kim’s Eye Hospital, said: “If you suspect your child has myopia or want more effective myopia treatment, it is recommended that you receive an eye examination and consultation..”as “Macular Degeneration, retinal detachment, glaucoma, cross-eye, Since the possibility of various serious diseases such as optic nerve disease also increases, early detection and timely active treatment are important..”he emphasized.
