CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR CHILD’S VISION?
If you are worried about the long-term effects of short-sightedness for your child? You are not alone.
The rising concern of Myopia
Myopia, or short-sightedness, is a growing global concern that affects both children and adults and it’s becoming increasingly common. But there’s good news: you can take proactive steps to manage and even slow its progression.
At Eyefix Optometrists, we take a personalised, proactive approach to myopia management. Our expert team implements evidence-based strategies tailored to your child’s unique needs. Myopia control isn’t just about correcting vision , it’s about safeguarding long-term eye health and ensuring your child’s ability to thrive academically, socially, and beyond.
The Benefits of Myopia Control
Reduced Risk of Serious Eye Conditions
High myopia significantly increases the risk of developing sight-threatening conditions like retinal detachment, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts later in life.
Preventing High Myopia
The goal is to prevent children from developing high myopia, which is associated with the greatest risk of complications.
Supporting Academic and Social Development
Clear vision is essential for a child’s academic performance and social interaction. Myopia control helps ensure that children can see clearly and participate in all aspects of life.
Understanding How Myopia Control Works
Myopia control aims to slow the progression of short-sightedness by addressing the elongation of the eyeball.
As the eye grows too long, light focuses in front of the retina instead of directly on it, leading to blurred distance vision. Myopia control strategies aim to slow this elongation by altering how light is focused on the peripheral retina or by influencing the eye’s growth signals.
Atropine Eye Drops
A proven and promising treatment for slowing myopia progression, especially in children.Relaxes the eye’s focusing muscle to alter retinal signalling, slowing eyeball elongation.
Effectiveness
Studies show significant reduction in myopia progression with consistent use.
Dosage
Very low concentration- 0.05%.
Benefits
Easy to apply (one drop per eye at bedtime). Can be used in combination with other myopia control methods.
Spectacle Lenses
These lenses resemble regular spectacles but incorporate specialised lens designs that create peripheral defocus.Mechanism
Use peripheral defocus to alter retinal signalling and help regulate eye growth.
Effectiveness
Clinical studies support their role in reducing myopia progression when worn consistently.
Dosage
Worn during daily activities.
Benefits
Non-invasive, easy to integrate into daily routines, and can be used alongside other myopia control options like atropine drops.
Soft Contact Lenses
Specially designed contact lenses that use peripheral defocus to help slow the progression of myopia.Redirects light in the peripheral retina to reduce eye elongation signals, similar to myopia control spectacles.
Effectiveness
Shown to be effective in slowing myopia progression, when worn regularly.
Dosage
Worn daily or as prescribed.
Benefits
A great option for those who prefer contact lenses or need an alternative to glasses.
We care for your child’s eyes
Child Eye Tests
Eye testing for children, ensuring early detection of vision issues
Vision Therapy
Vision therapy solutions designed to improve essential visual skills.
Vision Processing
How a child’s visual system interprets visual information.