Can massage cure myopia in children?

Written by Huang Kun Mei

Pediatrics

Updated on December 18, 2024

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If a child develops myopia, it generally cannot be cured through massage. Depending on the specific case of myopia, if it is pseudo-myopia, it can be cured by massage. However, if it is confirmed as myopia after a dilated eye examination, massage cannot cure it. Once a child has myopia, the degree of myopia can increase by 50-100 degrees per year, so it is essential to control it promptly. After a series of examinations, if the child is suitable for orthokeratology lenses, these lenses should be used as they are the best method to control myopia.

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What lenses should be used for nearsightedness?

Myopia, or nearsightedness, refers to a refractive condition where, in a relaxed state of accommodation, parallel light rays are focused in front of the retina after passing through the eye's refractive system. Myopia is categorized by degree into mild myopia, which is less than or equal to 300 degrees, moderate myopia ranging from 325 to 600 degrees, and high myopia, which is over 600 degrees. Generally, the degree of myopia is within 600 degrees, and most patients do not exhibit any pathological changes in the fundus. They require the use of suitable concave lenses for correction. If the degree of myopia exceeds 600 degrees, a fundus examination is necessary. If there are no special changes in the fundus, correction can also be made using appropriate concave lenses.

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How can children with myopia recover their eyesight?

Children with myopia should go to a formal optometric center for eye examinations and to get properly prescribed glasses. After wearing glasses, it is important in daily life to not read or write in dim environments and to maintain a correct posture while reading or writing. Abide by the "rule of three": the distance between the eyes and the book should be about one foot; the distance between the body and the desk should be about one fist; and the distance from the tip of the pen to the holding point should be about one inch. This can help prevent the deepening of myopia in children. Additionally, after using the eyes for forty minutes, it is recommended to gaze into the distance or perform eye exercises to relieve eye fatigue. Children should engage in outdoor activities for more than two hours per day, and more than fourteen hours per week, and they should have regular check-ups, generally every six months, to ensure the prescription of the glasses matches the degree of myopia. Currently, there are also options like orthokeratology lenses that can be worn at night to effectively control the progression of myopia.

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Does nearsightedness surgery involve holding the eyelid open?

Eye surgery, apart from eyelid surgery, requires the use of a speculum to hold the eyelids open to fully expose the field of vision for surgeries involving the eyeball and the inside of the eye. Myopia surgery, which involves the surface of the eyeball, also necessitates holding the eyelids open. The surgery can then be performed with the aid of a laser.

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Why can't true myopia be reversed?

True myopia is mainly characterized by the elongation of the eyeball, and the current medical level cannot solve the problem of eyeball elongation. Therefore, its nature cannot be changed, which means it cannot be reversed. Present treatment methods can only alleviate the symptoms of blurred vision when viewing distant objects in myopic patients, but cannot resolve the fundamental nature of myopia. Current treatment options include prescription glasses, orthokeratology lenses, contact lenses, and surgical treatments. Surgical options include corneal laser surgery and ICL (implantable collamer lens) surgery. After the onset of myopia, it is important to rest and use the eyes correctly to prevent further progression of the condition.

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Does nearsightedness surgery require hospitalization?

Myopia surgery does not require hospitalization; it is completed on an outpatient basis. Before the surgery, routine blood tests, screenings for infectious diseases, and specialized eye examinations are conducted. If the pre-operative examinations are thorough and there are no contraindications for surgery, the procedure can be performed on an outpatient basis. After the surgery, patients can go home and must return to the surgical hospital the next day for a follow-up examination. Post-operative medication should be used as prescribed by the surgeon, and regular follow-up appointments should be scheduled.