Myopia control refers to various methods and treatments used to slow down or stop the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children and young adults. Myopia is a common vision problem where objects in the distance appear blurry. Myopia progression can occur when the eye continues to grow beyond its normal length causing frequent changes to the optical prescription.
Myopia control measures can include wearing specialised contact lenses, spectacles, or orthokeratology (ortho-k) lenses, which are designed to reshape the cornea overnight. Other interventions may involve medicated eye drops (atropine), which help to relax the eye's focusing mechanism and lifestyle changes, such as spending more time outdoors and reducing screen time.
The goal of myopia control is to reduce the risk of developing high levels of myopia, which can increase the risk of vision-threatening conditions later in life, such as retinal tears, holes, detachments, myopic macular degeneration and glaucoma.
Find out more about each individual myopia control method below. Our optometrist can help advise personalised methods of management depending on each individual case during consultations.
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