myopia management

Myopia, or nearsightedness, in children is increasingly common in today's digital age. It occurs when the eyeball is too long or the cornea is too curved, causing light to focus in front of the retina rather than directly on it, resulting in blurred distance vision. 

This condition can impact learning and lead to eye health issues later in life, including retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts. Regular eye check-ups are crucial, and managing screen time while encouraging outdoor activities can help prevent its progression.

Myopia is typically diagnosed through visual acuity testing using tools like the Snellen Chart and a retinoscope. Eyeglasses or contact lenses are commonly prescribed to correct vision by refracting light rays. However, methods like  Therapeutic contact lenses and specially designed spectacle lenses can slow myopia progression and reduce prescription changes. Regular follow-up appointments with one of our eye care professionals are essential for monitoring and adjusting your treatment plan as needed.

 Soft contact lenses, such as Acuvue Abiliti and MiSight, have been shown to enhance confidence, satisfaction, and activity participation in children and teenagers. Specifically designed for myopia control, these lenses also slow down the progression of myopia. They come in various types, such as dual-focus, multifocal, and extended depth of focus designs, tailored to address myopia progression in young individuals. 

Spectacle lenses provide simple vision correction, with some designs specifically aimed at controlling myopia effectively for a wide range of patients. All children with myopia need glasses, whether they wear them all the time or as a backup to contact lenses.

Newer designs like Stellest and MyoCare lenses have improved upon older designs by incorporating tiny lenslets and other optical components within a single lens to control myopia more effectively.