Myopia Management: Clearer Vision for Growing Eyes
Myopia, also known as short-sightedness, is becoming increasingly common in children and can progress rapidly.
At Forestway Optometry Glenrose, we offer tailored myopia management strategies to help slow its progression, preserve your child’s vision, and support their overall eye health.
What Is Myopia and Why Is It Important to Manage?
Myopia, also known as short-sightedness, is becoming increasingly common in children and can progress rapidly.
At Forestway Optometry Glenrose, we offer tailored myopia management strategies to help slow its progression, preserve your child’s vision, and support their overall eye health.
How We Manage Myopia in Children
Our approach to myopia management involves the following:
- Unique Contact Lenses: Orthokeratology (ortho-k) lenses are worn overnight to gently reshape the cornea, allowing clear vision during the day without needing glasses or contact lenses. Additionally, soft multifocal and MiSight lenses are designed to slow myopia progression while providing clear vision throughout the day.
- Atropine Eye Drops: Low-dose atropine eye drops are used to help reduce the progression of myopia in children. These drops are safe and effective for long-term use and easy to incorporate into your child’s daily routine.
- Lifestyle and Visual Habits: Spending more time outdoors and limiting screen time can also help reduce the progression of myopia. Our team provides guidance on lifestyle changes to support eye health and slow down the worsening of myopia.
The Benefits of Myopia Control
Managing myopia early on can provide a range of benefits for your child:
- Clearer Vision for Learning & Play: Improved vision helps with reading, studying, sports, and social interactions, allowing your child to enjoy daily activities.
- Reduced Risk of Eye Conditions: Slowing the progression of myopia can reduce the risk of severe eye issues later in life, helping to maintain long-term eye health.
- Personalised Care for Your Child’s Vision Needs: Our optometrists offer tailored advice and treatments to suit your child’s needs, ensuring the best outcomes for their vision and well-being.
