Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common vision condition where distant objects appear blurry while near objects remain clear. With rising screen time and lifestyle changes, myopia rates are increasing, especially among younger individuals.
Left unmanaged, myopia can worsen over time and lead to serious eye health issues.
While contact lenses offer clear vision without the need for glasses, they are not without risks. Many users experience Contact Lens Intolerance (CLI), a condition where the eyes can no longer tolerate contact lenses due to various factors.
Common symptoms of CLI include:
Understanding these risks can help you make informed decisions about the safest myopia correction options for your lifestyle.
Contact lens wearers are 4x more likely to experience severe dryness symptoms than non-lens wearers!
Effective management of myopia depends on your age, lifestyle, and long-term vision goals.
For those seeking a long-term solution beyond glasses and contact lenses, Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) is a modern, minimally invasive laser vision correction procedure.
Why SMILE?
Requires only a small incision, preserving corneal integrity
Reduces dry eye symptoms compared to traditional laser procedures
Provides stable, precise and long-term vision correction
Shorter recovery time, allowing you to return to daily activities quickly
Have questions about myopia or SMILE? See what our doctors have to say and get the answers you need.
Not everyone with myopia is eligible for SMILE laser vision correction, but you might be! Take a short quiz to find out if you’re a potential candidate and discover the next steps towards achieving clear vision.
References:
1. Biswas S, El Kareh A, Qureshi M, et al. The influence of the environment and lifestyle on myopia. J Physiol Anthropol. 2024;43(1):7. Published 2024 Jan 31. doi:10.1186/s40101-024-00354-7
2. Gurnani B, Kaur K. Contact Lens–Related Complications. [Updated 2023 Jun 11]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK587443/
3. Chalmers RL, Begley CG. Dryness symptoms among an unselected clinical population with and without contact lens wear. Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2006;29(1):25-30. doi:10.1016/j.clae.2005.12.004
4. Moshirfar M, Somani SN, Patel BC. Small Incision Lenticule Extraction. [Updated 2024 Feb 26]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549896/
References:
1. Biswas S, El Kareh A, Qureshi M, et al. The influence of the environment and lifestyle on myopia. J Physiol Anthropol. 2024;43(1):7. Published 2024 Jan 31. doi:10.1186/s40101-024-00354-7
2. Gurnani B, Kaur K. Contact Lens–Related Complications. [Updated 2023 Jun 11]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
/books/NBK587443/
3. Chalmers RL, Begley CG. Dryness symptoms among an unselected clinical population with and without contact lens wear. Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2006;29(1):25-30. doi:10.1016/j.clae.2005.12.004
4. Moshirfar M, Somani SN, Patel BC. Small Incision Lenticule Extraction. [Updated 2024 Feb 26]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
/books/NBK549896/
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