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Every parent wants their child to have a good start in life in every way, including their eye health. Today, vision disorders in children are common due to many factors. Research shows that more than 20 percent of school-age children have vision problems. The unfortunate thing is that vision issues in kids are often hard to detect, as children may not know that something is off about their vision.
Myopia control or management is an important sector of children's eye care. It deals with slowing down the progression of myopia. In rare instances, this condition can also begin and progress in early adulthood. Yet, the development of high levels of myopia occurs if the condition onsets at an early age. It is especially true for children under ten years.
Your brain can adapt quite easily. When you experience changes in your vision, your brain promptly adjusts to accommodate the change. It can easily trick you into thinking you are fine.