VISIT EUCLID EMERALD CHINA Myopia Epidemic Euclid Lenses About Us In the News FAQs Find an Eye Doctor For Practitioners HELP YOUR CHILD LIVE LIFE TO THE MAX So much of what we learn and achieve in life starts with sight. Don’t let myopia (nearsightedness) stand in the way of your child being their best. See how Euclid MAX, the latest breakthrough in overnight orthokeratology can help. Learn More Find An Eye Doctor 1 2 3 4 The Myopia Epidemic1 Myopia, or nearsightedness, is an increasingly common eye health issue that you should be aware of. It can impact the healthy development of your child’s eyes—and their future vision.2-8 Today, we’re facing a worldwide Myopia Epidemic. An entire generation of children is on its way to worse vision than their parents. What are the causes of nearsightedness and why is myopia increasing? While genetics is a factor,9-11 science points to changing visual demands12-19 and less time outdoors12,17,20-26 as key factors linked to the myopia boom. 5 Billion People will be affected by myopia by 20501 66% Increase in myopia since 197127 #2 Cause of permanent blindness worldwide28* Learn More *Myopia and other uncorrected refractive errors. Is Your Child Myopic? As a parent, it is natural to be concerned about your child’s eyes. Nearsightedness in children tends to get worse as they grow and can put them at a much higher risk for eye disease in adulthood. Keep an eye out for some of the common myopia symptoms including: • Blurry vision when looking at objects in the distance • Squinting to see more clearly • Headaches due to eyestrain Assess your child’s risks now with our comprehensive myopia risk checklist. Myopia Checklist Introducing Euclid Ortho-K Treatment for Clear Daytime Vision When you know there’s more you can do for your child’s vision, the future looks bright. Euclid orthokeratology treatment for myopia management helps you say goodbye to the hassle of wearing glasses or daytime contact lenses and say hello to visual freedom. With Euclid Ortho-K, you can help protect your child’s vision by managing their myopia. Learn More Find an Eye Doctor Find an Eye Care Professional Near You Schedule an eye exam with a certified Euclid eye care professional today to see if Euclid Ortho-K treatment is right to manage your child’s myopia. Find an Eye Doctor Contact Us Careers Privacy PolicyRequest to Not Sell Information 45472 Holiday Drive, Suite 7, Sterling, VA 20166 | (800) 477-9396 ©2021 Euclid Systems Corporation. All Rights Reserved. ®/TM denote trademarks of Euclid Systems Corporation and its subsidiaries. All other products names/brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.