Myopia Management

Our caring optometrists are here to help guide you through managing myopia with the latest evidence-based treatments, providing a caring and supportive environment to ensure the best outcomes for your child.

How We Manage Myopia

Myopia, or short-sightedness, is a condition that can worsen over time, but with early detection and intervention, its progression can be slowed. This helps reduce the risk of more severe eye conditions later in life. Early identification allows our optometrists to provide evidence-based treatments tailored to your child’s needs, either as standalone or combination therapy. This approach ensures the best long-term eye health outcomes for your child.

We begin with a comprehensive eye examination to understand the extent of your child’s myopia. Our thorough assessment includes checking visual acuity, axial length, eye health, and any other relevant factors. This allows us to determine the most suitable treatment options to manage your child’s myopia effectively. Early treatment is vital in preserving their vision and eye health.

Night Lenses (Ortho-K)

Night lenses are specialised rigid lenses worn overnight to temporarily reshape the cornea, improving daytime vision without the need for spectacles or contact lenses. Customised to fit your child’s eye shape, night lenses have been shown to slow myopia progression by up to 55% compared to single-vision glasses. Night lenses are considered the gold standard for myopia management and offer clear vision throughout the day, making them perfect for active children.

Advantages:

Considered the gold standard for myopia management.
Clear vision throughout the day without the need for spectacles or contact lenses.
Active children can run, swim, and play without restriction.
Treatment is reversible and can be stopped at any time.

HOYA Miyosmart (DIMS)

HOYA Miyosmart lenses are custom-designed spectacle lenses that provide myopia control, shown to reduce myopia progression by up to 52%. These lenses are a great option for children who prefer to wear glasses and are non-invasive on the cornea. They offer clear vision right from the start but require a well-fitting frame for optimal results.

Advantages:

Non-invasive to the cornea.
Immediate clear vision from the outset.
Ideal for children who are less active and comfortable with glasses.

Red Light Low Level Therapy

Red Light Low Level Therapy (LLLT) is a non-invasive treatment for managing myopia (short-sightedness) in children. By using specific wavelengths of red light, it stimulates the eyes to slow down the elongation of the eyeball, which is the main cause of worsening myopia. Each comfortable session lasts 10 to 20 minutes, and treatments are scheduled 2 to 3 times a week, with a personalised plan created after a thorough eye exam.

Helps slow the growth of the eyeball, reducing the worsening of myopia
Non-invasive, gentle, and pain-free treatment.
Convenient home-based therapy with regular progress check-ups.

MiSight Lenses

MiSight lenses are daily disposable soft contact lenses designed to slow myopia progression by up to 59%. These lenses are worn during the day and provide immediate clear vision, without the need for cleaning or disinfection. MiSight is an excellent option for children who prefer contact lenses, though it is best suited for children with myopia up to -6.00 and without astigmatism.

Advantages:

No cleaning or disinfecting needed, as the lenses are disposed of daily.
Immediate clear vision after insertion.
More comfortable than night lenses, ideal for children with sensitive eyes.

Atropine Eye Drops

Atropine eye drops in low doses (0.01% to 0.05%) can slow myopia progression by about 30%-50%. Used in combination with spectacles or contact lenses, atropine is a simple and non-invasive treatment option for myopia management. Atropine drops are applied before bedtime and are an excellent choice for children who are not active enough for contact lenses or glasses.

Advantages:

Non-invasive to the cornea.
Great for children who prefer not to wear contact lenses or glasses during the day.

Protect Your Child’s Vision with Expert Myopia Management

At Eyecare Kids, our optometrists are passionate about myopia management and offer the latest evidence-based treatments to help your child see clearly and reduce the risk of more severe eye conditions in the future. We’re committed to guiding you through every step of the process to ensure the best outcomes for your child’s vision.

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If you’re concerned about your child’s vision or suspect they may have myopia, don’t wait – schedule a comprehensive eye exam with us.

Our caring optometrists are dedicated to providing personalised care, from diagnosis to treatment and follow-up care, all in a warm and friendly environment.

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