Reduce myopia progression by up to 67% on average*

Myopia, or short sightedness results in blurred distance vision. People with myopia usually see well at short distances but have difficulty seeing clearly in the distance. Recent trends show that there is a significant increase in numbers of young children are becoming myopic, partly because we are now spending more time on screens and looking at close objects.  Generally, the earlier a child develops myopia, the higher their myopia end point.

Myopia tends to progress through childhood and stabilses in young adulthood.  Brand new technologies in myopia control which use specialised glasses lenses or contact lenses can reduce the progression of myopia. The aim is to reduce the rate at which the child's prescription changes over time.

There are a number of myopia control options available to slow the progression of myopia; including specialised spectacle lenses, soft contact lenses and hard contact lenses. There are three key benefits of myopia control:

• With reduced progression of myopia, the child's vision remains clearer between eye tests, ensuring they have an up-to-date prescription for school and other activities.
• Reducing the full end point of myopia in adulthood, providing the potential for better lifelong vision
• Reduced risk of eye disease. There are some eye diseases for which the risk increases with high myopia. These include glaucoma, cataracts, retinal detachment and macular conditions.

If your child has myopia, or you think they may have myopia, please book in to talk to our optometrist who is passionate about helping children achieve their best vision and visual health outcomes.  If clinically indicated,  myopia management solutions will be discussed and the most suitable option can be used to look after your child’s eyes.