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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
Myopia myths and treatments for short sightedness
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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.
Myopia myths and treatments for short sightedness
Common myths about myopia are addressed based on scientific evidence, from curing myopia to eye exercises, vitamins, screen time and sunlight.
Screen time in teenagers: how can we manage it?
Screen use is important for learning but excessive use can cause eye problems. Recommendations are to limit leisure screen time to less than 2 hours per day.
Ortho-k for myopia control in teenagers
Ortho-k can slow myopia progression in teenagers, as well as providing effective and safe vision correction throughout waking hours.
Atropine eye drops for myopia control in teenagers
Atropine eye drops can be used to test and treat various eye conditions, and can slow myopia progression in teenagers with evidence up to age 16.
Soft contact lenses for myopia control in teenagers
Soft contact lens wear can improve confidence and participation in daily activites for teenagers compared to glasses, and also slow myopia progression.
Eye glasses for myopia control in teenagers
Teenagers with myopia should wear their eye glasses (spectacles) full time for best possible vision, and special designs can also slow myopia progression.
Ortho-k for teenagers
Ortho-k is a safe vision correction and myopia control option for teenagers that offers many benefits compared to glasses and daily wear soft contact lenses.
Progressive myopia in teenagers and how to manage it
Teenage onset myopia can be progressive and requires evaluation and treatment in order to manage it.
All about outdoor time
Spending time outdoors is beneficial for reducing myopia risk in children and has many other health benefits too.
Soft contact lenses for children and teens
Children and teens are safe and competent contact lens wearers, with research showing increased satisfaction with vision and appearance compared to glasses.