How screens are changing our eyes

Innovations

Maria Liu's pioneering work in myopia control has significantly impacted the field of optometry. She established the first myopia control clinic in the US at Berkeley, which now serves over 1,700 recurring patients. Liu's dedication to this cause was evident as she volunteered her time to get the clinic started, despite initial skepticism from her colleagues 1. Her efforts have increased awareness of myopia, especially among Asian parents who prioritize myopia control for their children.

Play with the real toys, stay outdoor, and just live like a normal kid. Instead of giving them the iPad, free up the mom's or dad's labor, and started. Just take away those electronic devices from infants during their early visual development.

--- Maria Liu

Liu emphasizes the importance of outdoor activities and reducing screen time for healthy eye development 2.

   

Treatments

The discussion on myopia treatments highlights the effectiveness of special lenses and lifestyle changes. Maria Liu discovered that certain contact lenses could slow myopia progression, leading her to develop orthokeratology lenses for overnight wear 3. These lenses reshape the eyeball to improve vision without glasses. Liu also stresses the importance of visual breaks and outdoor activities, suggesting that children should spend time outside to prevent myopia 4.

I started feeding my patients a special type of lenses called orthokeratology. It's a type of rigid contact lenses for overnight wear during overnight sleep.

--- Maria Liu

Parents are encouraged to model good behavior by reducing their own screen time to set an example for their children.