How to improve vision with myopia

Myopia is a vision pathology based on lengthening of the optic organ, which means that the ability to clear vision of objects at a long distance is lost.In order to make the right choice among the numerous methods for treatment, you need to correctly diagnose and determine the degree of the disease, its possible complications.

Recovery Methods

To date, people with myopia are offered a wide range of different ways to restore visual acuity, among which there is non-surgical correction, methods of surgical treatment and laser methods.

Laser correction

This technique is one of the most effective in ophthalmology for the correction of such visual pathologies as astigmatism, myopia and hypermetropia.

The essence of the technique is the direct action of a direct laser beam on the shape of the cornea - one of the natural lenses responsible for the transmissivity of the image on the macula.

Modern laser ophthalmology offers several types of correction:

• Laser keratomileus or LASIKis carried out by means of a microkeratome and an excimer laser. The first equipment removes the surface layer of the cornea, the second point-wise removes the microparticles of the damaged cornea. This technology has high accuracy and is carried out for 15 minutes.
• Femto-LASIK- the essence of the technology correction is the same, only in this case apply a femtosecond laser, which form a corneal flap.

• Custom Vue or Super LASIK. This technique is the most accurate of all the above. Preliminary diagnosis based on aberrometric analysis, which removes all the smallest distortions of the eyeball. After the computer, the optimal shape of the cornea is corrected, correcting all previously inaccurate errors, and the correction procedure itself is performed.
• PRK or photorefractive keratectomy and LASEK- at the moment, it is rarely practiced, and it is carried out exclusively if it is impossible to apply the previous methods. It is considered the longest in terms of postoperative period and needs protective contact optics.

All these types of correction are used for astigmatism, nearsightedness and farsightedness of medium degrees.

Ochechkovaya

This type of correction is considered the most budgetary, and it is quite effective for constant use.The only thing that is important in this case is the quality of the choice of the necessary optics. It is necessary to pay attention not only to the prescription of the ophthalmologist, but also to the external characteristics of the product. Below are the main aspects of the selection according to the requirements of optical correction:

1. Material of lenses: plastic and glass.
2. The position of the main focus: with myopia selected negative, when the main focus is in front of the lens.
3. Refractive indices vary from, 0 to, 0 and higher. This indicator is set by the doctor. As a rule, it is high for myopia.
4. The shape of the refractive surface. Separate into spherical, aspherical and lenticular. When myopia is prescribed aspherical.

   Prismatic correction

Plastic spectacle lenses always have a refractive index (index) less than glass.

It should also be borne in mind that myopia can be complicated by astigmatism. In this case, the corrective optics will be selected in accordance with the pathology. It is also important to periodically make corrections to the optics themselves, because the opposite effect may occur and the disease will begin to progress.

Contact information

Contact optics - another kind of non-surgical correction, applied at a weak and medium degree.Optical characteristics of the lens is only an ophthalmologist. Typically, for the treatment of a weak degree, preference is given to negative lenses with a dioptric index of -3, in the case of an average lens of -6 D, for treatment of high lenses - from -6 and above.

Types of contact lenses

Beginners are advised to use a daily replacement lens. They do not require careful maintenance, are designed for 10-12 hours of continuous wearing and are made of gas permeable material. For those who have already encountered contact optics, you can consider the options for prolonged and prolonged wearing.

Also popular are orthokeratology lenses - rigid gas permeable night-wear lenses, which change the shape of the cornea and have a reversible character. They are selected individually.

Surgery

Refractive surgery is used when other methods are clinically contraindicated. Such interventions are carried out:

1. Lenticular removal and IOL implantation(intraocular lens). This operation is also called phaktoemulsification and is most often used in the treatment of cataracts.
2. Implantation of the lens in front of the lens. Appointed at the onset of 18 years and rates more than 10 diopters. This lens is called a phakic posterior chamber intraocular.

   Implantation of intraocular lens

Refractive surgery differs from laser surgery in that in this case, the cornea or lens is exposed to action by flattening or increasing the curvature.

Vitaminotherapy

Among the most valuable components for visual acuity are the following:

Vitamins of group B

• IN 1. Its great content is in such products: meat, potatoes, rye bread and wheat germ.
• B2 or riboflavin. There is a lot of content in sour-milk products, apples, baked eggs, as well as in various nuts. With his lack of cataracts and night blindness.
• B6 and B12. Contained in fish, cabbage and cereals. Promotes the removal of visual fatigue.

Vitamins A, C, D, E

Vitamin AIt is necessary for the synthesis of the visual pigment responsible for twilight and night vision. In addition, it affects the regeneration of the cells of the eye. Contained in such products: liver cod, chicken, butter, egg yolk, fish oil, milk.

Vitamin Ctakes part in the preservation of capillaries and prevents hemorrhage. Contained in spinach, black currant, dog-rose, tomatoes, onions, red pepper, cabbage, citrus. From products of animal origin - kidney and liver.

Vitamin Dis necessary for better absorption of calcium in the body. Contained in mushrooms and kefir, milk and salmon meat. Moderate exposure to the sun also contributes to its production in the body.

Vitamin Eis found in vegetable oils, almonds and peanuts. Its main task is defensive. In addition, it participates in the exchange of fats, proteins and carbohydrates, promotes the formation of the retina, preserves vitamin A. With its lack, cataracts and degeneration of the retina develop.

With myopia, the main emphasis in nutrition should be made for the constant replenishment of vitamins A and D and minerals - zinc, copper, chromium, magnesium. To do this, you need to include in your diet black, bran and rye bread, fish and sour-milk products, greens, fiber.

Medicines

Among the main groups of various medicines for vision, it is worth highlighting:

• Medications for relaxing muscle tissue. Among them, the most known is atropine. It is applied only after the examination took place at the doctor and he decided that this remedy is necessary.
• Preparations that allow to relax the organs of vision at night.These include, for example, Stulpa drops. If you strain your eyes every day, this remedy can help ease tension.
• Medications for better retina,ocular fundus, muscular dystrophy, such as "Myrtleen forte "Blueberry-forte "Phyto-cologne".

  Blueberry Forte protects the vessels of the eyes

Among the tablets to improve vision, you can identify and calcium gluconate. It prevents hemorrhage, strengthens the vessels and makes them more elastic.

Nicotinic acid also acts as a therapeutic drug and good prophylaxis.

Drugs Trental, Nighexin have a vasodilating effect and are prescribed with a high degree of myopia.

Exercises

A very important point in the complex approach to treating myopia is gymnastics for the eyes.The essence of these exercises is relaxation and training.

Complex of exercises

They include

• Sit up straight and stretch out your arm. Look at the index finger. Watch him with your eyes and gradually bring him closer to the tip of the nose. Then again take him forward. Repeat several times. Then blink to relieve tension.
• Look at the vertex, then on the floor. Take your eyes to the side, to the other. And now make circular motions. Perform manipulations up to 6-8 times. Blink.
• Exercise "Close-far." Mark a window on the window. Stand at a distance of not more than 25 cm from the glass. Fix the view on the point, then set it afar. Again at the point, Far. So several times. Blink.
• Close your eyes and draw in the darkness of the eight. Open them and try again.
• Then you can rest and lie down. Rub your palms and attach them to the back of your eyes. Imagine a beautiful picture or landscape. Remember the pleasant and try to stay in this state longer. A psychological attitude helps the eyes to relax. Such a palm is very useful after a hard day.

Gymnastics for the eyes are useful several times a day. It can be done in moments of rest or a lunch break, leaving in fresh air. Help your eyes and problems of poor vision will not bother you, and your eyes will look fresh and shiny.

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conclusions

A method for correcting vision with myopia is enough to start acting. The earlier you find and diagnose a violation, the faster it will be possible to eliminate them. Use vitamins, lead a healthy lifestyle, do gymnastics for the eyes - only then it will be possible to stop the development of myopia.