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Dealing with myopia, or nearsightedness? Optometrist Dr. Precious Hwang talks treatment, preventative care and even blue light glasses in this week’s Care Experts podcast: https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-kccbz-1... • Sure, we use our eyes every day, but do we know how to properly care for them? In this Care Experts convo, Dr. Hwang talks about how you can detect vision issues early on – and what might make someone a good candidate for LASIK eye surgery (to correct either nearsightedness or farsightedness). Dr. Hwang also shares tips for protecting your vision when you’re in front of a screen all day, explaining that our eyes prefer warm-toned ambient light, vs. the blue light emanating from screens. • Curious to know more? 💡 Keywords explained: • Myopia: Nearsightedness, or a common condition where close-up objects are clear, but distant objects appear blurry. Myopia is caused by light bending in the eye incorrectly. This condition often worsens in childhood and adolescence. • Hyperopia: Farsightedness, or a common condition where images come to focus farther away, but close-up objects are harder to see. Usually, this is caused by a shorter eyeball or a cornea that doesn’t have enough curvature. • Atropine drops: A medication eye drop used to widen pupils and relax focusing muscles. Often, atropine drops are used to slow the development of nearsightedness in kids. • Astigmatism: A common condition caused by a cornea or lens with an irregular shape, like a football. An astigmatism could cause a range of symptoms, including double or blurred vision, eye strain, and headaches. • Show Notes: • 0:00 - Episode sneak peek: how early can myopia be detected in kids? • 0:28 - Hosts Melissa and Selah introduce the Care Experts podcast, where you can get the inside scoop on health, wellness, and self-care. • 1:11 - A very punny introduction to today’s topic: myopia and eye health. • 3:13 - Welcoming today’s special guest, glaucoma-certified optometrist Dr. Precious Hwang! • 4:31 - What is myopia? • 4:45 - Can you be both nearsighted and farsighted? (Myopia and presbyopia) • 6:20 - Who is a good candidate for LASIK? • 7:33 - How early can you find and treat myopia in children? • 8:13 - What’s the difference between myopia and other refractive errors? Hyperopia, astigmatism, etc. • 9:07 - What can cause myopia? • 10:25 - Why is the 20-20-20 rule helpful for your vision? • 12:02 - What are some of the recommended eye drops? Why should you use eye drops? • 12:41 - How is the best myopia treatment option determined for each person? • 13:57 - What are the signs that your child or someone you know may have myopia? • 14:47 - Long-term effects of untreated myopia. • 16:24 - What is the effectiveness of myopia treatments? • 17:34 - A closer look at myopia management options for kids. • 21:42 - What’s the deal with blue light blocking glasses? • 23:13 - What are the potential side effects of myopia treatments? • 25:24 - Are there specific tests or assessments for monitoring myopia? • 26:43 - Explaining glaucoma: what it is, how to test for it, and tips for early detection. • 28:35 - Should LASIK patients continue doing routine vision exams? • 29:14 - Explaining macular degeneration: what it is and how it relates to myopia. • 30:05 - What is the cost of treating myopia? Does insurance cover everything? • 31:49 - What does 20/20 mean? Discussing visual acuity. • 33:14 - Time for Ask the Expert! (Podcast listener sourced community questions) • 33:28 - Will your child have vision issues if both you and your partner have glasses? • 34:14 - Is there potential harm in wearing contact for an extended time? • 36:13 - Thank you for being a Care Expert, Dr. Hwang! • 36:25 - Conclusion. • ► Subscribe to our YouTube channel: / carecredit1 • ► Like us on Facebook: / carecredit • ► Follow us on Instagram: / carecredit • ► Follow us on Twitter: / carecredit • ► Follow us on Pinterest: / carecredit • ► Join us on LinkedIn: / carecredit • ► Follow us on Medium: / carecredit • #CareCredit #healthcare #financing
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