Myopia

29DecDecember 29, 2025

Controlling Myopia: An Essential Resolution for 2026

As we step into 2026, one resolution that should be on everyone’s list, especially for parents and adults concerned about their eye health, is controlling myopia. Also known as nearsightedness, myopia is a common vision condition where distant objects appear blurry while close-up vision remains clear. If left unchecked, myopia can progress over time, leading to serious complications like retinal detachment, glaucoma, and early cataracts. At Eyes on Brickell, we understand the importance of proactive eye care. Located in the heart of Brickell, our advanced eye clinic provides cutting-edge solutions for myopia management in both children and adults. Here’s why myopia control should be your eye health priority in 2026, and...

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27JunJune 27, 2025

Glasses For The Myopic: How Should I Choose My Pair Of Glasses?

If you’re nearsighted—or myopic—you’re not alone. Millions of people around the world rely on corrective lenses to see clearly at a distance. But choosing the Right pair of glasses for myopia isn’t just about vision correction; it's about comfort, style, lens technology, and long-term eye health. With so many options available, from lens materials and coatings to frame shapes and fitting styles, making the right choice can feel overwhelming. At Eyes on Brickell, we specialize in helping our Miami and Brickell clients find the ideal eyewear for their vision needs and everyday life. In this blog, we’ll walk you through how to choose the right glasses for myopia—from lens type and...

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02JunJune 2, 2025

Myopia Control Lens: How They Work & Why They’re Effective

In recent years, childhood myopia (nearsightedness) has been on the rise, especially due to increased screen time and reduced outdoor activity. Myopia is more than just a blurry vision problem—it can lead to serious eye health risks later in life, such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Thankfully, advances in optical science have brought innovative solutions like Abiliti™ Myopia Control Lenses by Johnson & Johnson Vision, which are specifically designed to slow down the progression of myopia in children. This blog explains how these lenses work, their types, and why they are an effective and safe choice for myopia...

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16MayMay 16, 2025

Myopia Awareness Week 2025: Proven Ways to Manage Myopia

Myopia Awareness Week 2025, taking place from May 19 to 25, highlights the rising rates of nearsightedness, especially in children. Myopia doesn’t just blur distant vision—it can also affect long-term eye health if not managed early. That’s why this year’s theme, “Screens Down, Eyes Up,” is encouraging families to adopt healthier habits for better vision. The good news is that there are effective options for myopia control. From simple lifestyle changes to advanced treatments like myopia control contact lenses, myopia control glasses, and other specialized myopia control lenses, children and adults can take steps to slow its progression. In this blog, we’ll share research-backed strategies to manage myopia and protect eye health for...

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19SepSeptember 19, 2024

A Guide to Myopia Management in Kids: Signs, Causes, and Potential Solutions

Is your child complaining about blurry vision when looking at objects far away? If so, this could be the sign of myopia, which is also known as nearsightedness. It occurs when the eye is unable to focus light properly, resulting in blurred distance vision. It often starts during childhood and tends to progress as the child grows, making it important for parents to understand what myopia is and how to manage it. Research from the American Academy of Ophthalmology indicates that children who spend more time indoors on near-focused activities—such as using computers, playing video games, or reading—tend to have higher rates of myopia compared to those who spend more time...

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06AugAugust 6, 2024

Common Vision Problems in School-Aged Children and How to Spot Them

Your child’s vision is a cornerstone of their development. Good eyesight can help them enjoy their hobbies, learn to read and write, and even play sports. Unfortunately, many children experience common vision problems that can significantly impact their daily lives. Did you know that according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 6.8% of US children under 18 suffer from eye and vision issues? Not only this, nearly 3% of kids under 18 years have vision impairment or blindness. It's essential to be at least familiar with common vision problems and spot them early. Getting acquainted with these problems helps ensure our school-aged children see clearly and...

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02MayMay 2, 2024

ICL vs. LASIK Eye Surgery: A Comprehensive Comparison Guide

ICL vs LASIK Confused what to choose and why? Well, clear vision is essential for navigating the world around us, allowing individuals to see clearly and accurately. However, millions of people around the world experience blurry or distorted vision caused by common refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Did you know that, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, astigmatism, which can be combined with near—or farsightedness, affects roughly one-third of the population? Although we have access to a wide range of vision correction options, such as contact lenses and glasses. However, in some cases with certain eye conditions,...

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Eyes on Brickell: Scleral Contact Lenses

20FebFebruary 20, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About Scleral Contact Lenses

If you struggle with eye conditions that make glasses or regular contact lenses uncomfortable or ineffective, scleral lenses could be the solution you’ve been looking for. Over the last few years, scleral contact lenses have gained massive popularity due to their superior vision correction, comfort, and ability to treat a wide range of eye issues, especially keratoconus. At Eyes on Brickell, our Miami-based eye clinic, we specialize in advanced contact lens fittings and personalized care. Led by Dr. Antoine Copty, our team ensures every patient gets the right fit and the best outcome. Below, we answer the most common questions about scleral contact lenses to help you decide if they’re...

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Eyes on Brickell: Blue Light Glasses: Benefits and Facts

19OctOctober 19, 2020

Benefits and Facts About Blue Light Blocking Glasses Technology

In the past decade, there is a tremendous increase in the patient at the eyecare center. Mostly turning up with the problems like Astigmatism, Hyperopia (Farsightedness), Myopia (Near sightedness), and Presbyopia. And, it was surprising to believe that these eye problems were due to the adverse impact of blue light that is exposed while working on different kinds of devices’ screens. Thus, to prevent this, you can make use of blue light blocking glasses that is efficient in protecting your eyes. Check Out Some Facts About Blue Lights: Blue light is everywhere. HEV blue light rays make the sky look blue. The eye is not very good at blocking the...

Eyes on Brickell: Signs You May Need Eyeglasses

09JanJanuary 9, 2020

Common Signs Indicating You Probably Need Eyeglasses

Have you, at any point, wondered, “how to know when you need eyeglasses,” “when do you need glasses,” or even “do I need glasses”? In all honesty, these are normal and good questions to ask yourself. Even if you have never experienced vision problems previously or never thought you required glasses, it doesn't mean glasses will never be in your future. Numerous individuals begin to require glasses as they age or as their eyes change. It isn't something to worry about and is very normal for most people. If you are experiencing changes in your sight or having thoughts of "I need glasses," the first step is to consult your...