There is no effective way to shorten the eye axis, but there are ways to slow down the progression of myopia through outdoor exercise and good eye habits, and to control the continued growth of the eye axis.
The eye axis is the hypothetical line from the middle of the cornea to the center of the optic nerve and the macula of the retina. It is difficult to shorten the eye axis after it has grown long, but there are some ways to control the eye axis to prevent it from continuing to grow.
In order to control the lengthening of the eye axis, patients can increase the amount of time they spend outdoors. Studies have found that two to three hours or more of outdoor activity per day can effectively slow the progression of myopia and control axial lengthening.
Patients should also develop good eye habits, control the use of computers, cell phones and other electronic products to avoid eye fatigue, thus slowing down the development of myopia and controlling the growth of the eye axis. If the patient’s eye axis grows faster, posterior scleral reinforcement surgery can be performed to control the growth of eye axis.
It is recommended that patients with abnormal eye axes should consult a doctor in time to assess their condition and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.