Myopia Quiz Step 1 of 3 33% Let's Asses Your Child’s Risk of Developing Myopia Childhood myopia or nearsightedness has been clinically shown that when unmanaged will increase the risk of eye disease later in life. Some eye diseases like macular degeneration are sight threatening. We've prepared this online quiz based on the latest research to help evaluate our child patient's risk of developing high myopia. Our myopia control program can help: Reduce the chances of thicker eyeglass lenses Lower dependency on glasses Prevent eye disease linked to high myopia. Nearsightedness is caused when the eye elongates. The stretched tissues of the eye lead to weaknesses in the back of the eye. Overtime, one increases their risk of retinal detachment and myopic macular degeneration as well as glaucoma and cataracts.I accept the terms & conditions and privacy policy. Yes No Question 1What is the age of the childIs your child/young adult Myopic (Short-sighted / Nearsighted)?YesNoInformation Myopia is a clinical name for short-sightedness or near-sighted. In myopia distance vision is difficult. Children might get close to the TV or have difficulty in classrooms seeing teachers or the blackboard.How many hours per day (average) does the child/young adult play outside in natural daylight?1 hour2 hourmore then 2 hoursInformation Outdoor activities have been shown to reduce the onset of myopia and help reduce risk of myopic eye disease.How many hours per day (average) does he/she spend with close vision tasks? (within arms length distance, time at school not included)1 hour2 hourmore then 2 hoursInformation The amount of time a child/adolescent uses hand held electronic devices may contribute to myopia progression. Hand held devices include mobile phones, tablet (I-pad), hand held games and reading. Prescription of ‘genetic’ mother. (Skip if you do not want to offer this information)Myopic (short-sighted / nearsighted)Long-sighted or uses glasses just for readingNo vision correction neededAmount if known (can be found on eye examination report, ‘prescription’ or contact lens box):< 2D< 5D> 5DNo vision correction neededPrescription of ‘genetic’ father. (Skip if you do not want to offer this information)Myopic (short-sighted / nearsighted)Long-sighted or uses glasses just for readingNo vision correction neededAmount if known (can be found on eye examination report, ‘prescription’ or contact lens box):< 2D< 5D> 5DNo vision correction neededName First Last Email Phone
