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What is myopia control and why it’s important
Myopia causes blurred vision, affects quality of life and risks eye health. Myopia control gives kids better vision now and healthier eyes in the long term.
All about eye glasses for myopia control
Atropine eye drops for myopia control in children
What is ortho-k? Parents' guide
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What is myopia control and why it’s important
Myopia causes blurred vision, affects quality of life and risks eye health. Myopia control gives kids better vision now and healthier eyes in the long term.
All about eye glasses for myopia control
Eye glasses (spectacles) can be used to correct blurred vision from myopia, and special designs can also slow myopia progression in children and teenagers.
Atropine eye drops for myopia control in children
Atropine eye drops can be used to test and treat various eye conditions, and in low concentrations can slow myopia progression in children from age 4.
What is ortho-k? Parents' guide
Ortho-k contact lenses gently flatten the cornea during sleep to create a temporary way of correcting vision that is reversed when wear is stopped.
Is your child ready for contact lenses?
Many kids are ready for contact lens sooner than you imagine! With guidance and motivation, they can learn proper lens care and wear them safely.
Eye problems that can affect children
Learn more about the common eye problems in children and when to seek eye care.
Eye drops used for children
In children, eye drops serve multiple roles from facilitating routine eye examinations, to treating eye conditions.
Eye drops used for babies and toddlers
Eye drops are commonly used in babies and toddlers to check eye health and treat common conditions like infection or irritation.
Are your eyes too dry? Understanding the surprising effects on vision
Dry eye disease is a condition caused by problems with the tear film on eye surface, leading to eye discomfort and reduced vision quality.
Signs that indicate eye problems in children
Spotting eye or vision problems early can protect your child’s sight. Here’s what parents should look out for and when to seek care.
Sunglasses and sun protection for children's eyes
How to keep your child safe in the sun with simple tips on sunglasses, hats, shade, and healthy outdoor habits.
Inside your eye exam: eye drops for vision testing
Accommodation allows the eye to adjust vision for different distances. Eye drops which relax accommodation can assist in verifying the eye’s prescription.
The risks of high myopia
High myopia is strongly associated with risk of sight-threatening eye disease. It has also been shown to negatively affect vision-related quality of life.