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As soon as we see that the myopia has progressed, it is useful to intervene to slow it down before it becomes problematic for the health of the eyes. In the available options, there is the specialty corneal lenses (multifocal and orthokeratology), bifocal or anti-fatigue eyeglasses or pharmacological treatments in the form of drops.<\/p>\n

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No,<\/strong> it is never too early to start the treatments to slow down myopia. Although part of the solution is with prevention (avoiding screens, spending more time outside, not reading from too close, etc.), the earlier the myopia is treated, the better are the results. Of course, the type of treatment depends on the age and motivation of the child, notably for the wear of corneal lenses.<\/p>\n

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To this day, from the corneal lenses to the pharmacological treatment, the price is around 1000$ per year in treatments. With glasses, the price can be lower, but it is not an option that is appropriate for every eyes.<\/p>\n

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No!<\/strong> In the 20s, William Bates wrote a publication mentioning that the vision could be healed by looking at the sun, following a precise protocol. Many were the critics against his method and in 1940, Bates reviewed his work by recommending to close the eyes in the sun. Sadly, numerous cases were listed in literature where the retina was burned by looking directly at the sun and those burns can\u2019t be healed, meaning that the vision is permanently damaged.<\/p>\n

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