2023-11-26 15:15:53
Myopia, a visual disorder affecting a growing proportion of the population, has become a major concern in eye health. According to a study by Poitiers University Hospital, nearly 40% of adults and 20% of children in France are myopic. This disorder, far from being harmless, increases the risk of serious eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, or retinal detachment.
An innovation that brings hope
Fortunately, a significant advance offers new hope: special glasses designed to slow the progression of myopia in children and adolescents. These glasseswhich appear ordinary to the naked eye, are equipped with special glasses which help focus vision and prevent eye enlargement, a key factor in the development of myopia.
Long-term benefits
Prolonged use of these glasses could not only stabilize myopia during childhood and adolescence but also pave the way for more effective corrective treatments in adulthood, like refractive surgery.
A challenge: Accessibility
Despite their proven effectiveness, these glasses remain financially inaccessible for many families, due to insufficient reimbursement by mutual funds and health insurance. This raises questions of eye health equity.
Towards better care
Health professionals, like Professor Claude Speeg-Schatz, hope for an improvement in insurance coverage, thanks to studies demonstrating the effectiveness of these glasses. In the meantime, simple practices, such as spending time outdoors and limiting exposure to screens, are recommended to curb myopia.
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