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WELCOME TO MENICON BLOOM\u2122<\/span> WORLD<\/h1>
Patient<\/a>Professional<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Menicon Bloom\u2122 is a comprehensive treatment plan for myopia management with contact lenses.<\/h2>

Myopia is an eye condition (refractive error) that causes blurry vision when looking at distant objects (e.g.: TV, blackboard, traffic signals). Near vision is normally preserved (e.g.: reading, tablets, phones).<\/p><\/div>

Find out why myopia is such a hot topic below.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Prevalence and Causes of Myopia<\/h2>

By 2050, global trends predict that nearly 50% of the world\u2019s population will be diagnosed with some degree of myopia.1<\/sup><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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CLOSE WORK<\/h3>

Myopia is linked to increased times on close work.2<\/sup><\/p>

Children are now exposed to much close work at younger ages, thus increasing their risk of myopia development. Limiting close work time should always be considered.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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GENETICS<\/h3>

Myopia can be hereditary.3<\/sup> One myopic parent can increase the risk of their kid developing myopia x3 times. Two myopic parents could increase the risk x6 times.<\/p>

Ethnicity could also be a risk factor, being the Asian ethnicity the one associated with faster progression of myopia.4<\/sup><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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TIME OUTDOORS<\/h3>

There is evidence5<\/sup> to say that the possibilities of a kid developing myopia are reduced with more time spent playing outside. This could be linked to the light levels in comparison to being indoors. Encouraging time outdoors is recommended.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Why is it important?<\/h2>

Myopia tends to progress throughout childhood, faster in younger kids.6<\/sup><\/p>

Higher rates of myopia can increase the risk of serious eye conditions in adulthood.7<\/sup><\/p><\/div><\/div>