Sleep Lens Treatment in Children
Treatment of Myopia and Astigmatism without Glasses or Surgery
With the increase in digital screens and stimuli, myopia has reached epidemic levels in the world. The possibility of myopia, especially in children, is increasing rapidly. It can be much easier to detect and treat eye defects at an early age. With early diagnosis and treatment, we can often overcome the problem by using glasses for a certain period of time. However, families may experience problems for various reasons such as children's antipathy towards glasses, aesthetic concerns and inability to establish the habit of using them.
At this point, Sleep Lens creates a serious alternative especially for children and young people between the ages of 6-18. Surgical intervention cannot be performed in this age group and is not recommended. The only treatment for myopia and astigmatism was the use of glasses. With the introduction of Sleep Lens, the progression of myopia and astigmatism can now be stopped without the need for glasses.
What is Sleep Lens?
Sleep Lens; It is a special type of lens designed and produced in line with the needs of the person. Unlike contact lenses, they are used only at night while sleeping. The reason for this is that it can treat eye defects by applying pressure to the cornea. Since myopia and astigmatism are associated with deterioration in the structure of the cornea, this suppression is aimed at correcting the deterioration in the cornea. The main purpose of the Sleep Lens is to prevent the progression of eye defects by reshaping the cornea. Thus, your myopia and astigmatism are corrected while you sleep, and when you wake up in the morning, you can continue your daily life without lenses or glasses. Since it is used only at night, it does not cause any aesthetic concerns.
How Does Treatment Take Place While You Sleep?
As a result of detailed examinations by your doctor, your corneal map should be removed. In people who are found to be suitable, lens use is initiated and its effect on the eye is monitored continuously. You only use this lens while you sleep, and pressure is applied to your cornea, reshaping the corneal surface. When you wake up in the morning, you remove the lens and continue your daily life. Checks should be continued every 6 months. Sleep Lens is an option especially for children and young people who are not old enough to have a laser.
Who Can Sleep Lens Apply to?
Sleep Lens is especially suitable for children between the ages of 6-18. applicable to patients; because we do not perform surgical intervention on eye defects in this age group. It is a method that can be easily applied to children who do not want to use glasses or contact lenses for various reasons. It is also a method that can be used for adult patients who are not suitable for laser treatments for various reasons.
Advantages of Sleeping Lens
- Myopia and astigmatism can be treated in children between the ages of 6 - 18.
- It is applied to adults who are not suitable for laser.
- It is applied for people who are afraid of surgery.
- It is applied only at night and provides vision throughout the day.
- It does not cause any surgical procedure, pain or pain.
- It provides great convenience to those who are involved in active sports.
