We are strong advocates of Myopia Management and follow the latest evidence based treatments in helping children grow up with healthy eyes and good vision. Myopia (short-sightedness) is becoming a major public health issue, as it is projected that by 2050, 50% of the world’s population will have impaired distance vision – that is over 3.7 billion people will be shortsighted by 2050!
Trust our specialists to care for your child’s vision health by visiting our Melbourne clinics in Richmond and Dingley for expert myopia management and control
We believe in empowering children and parents with the knowledge and treatments that have been proven to be most effective in slowing down myopia progression. Techniques such as orthokeratology (similar in concept to dental braces, but for your eyes), speciality soft contact lenses, new cutting edge optical lenses and atropine eye drops are some of the methods that we employ to slow the rate of abnormal eye growth, reduce eye strain and provide clear vision for children.
This is an ever-evolving and really exciting area of optometry that we are passionate about and are proud to be involved in, where we can truly change a child’s life for the better.
Find out more about the current Myopia Management strategies that we employ at Insightful Eye Care:
Your Insightful Eye Care myopia management specialist will assess the suitability of the following treatments aimed at slowing the progression of myopia:
Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) are specially designed rigid gas-permeable contact lenses worn overnight to reshape the cornea. This allows the wearer to see without glasses/contact lenses the next day and is excellent for myopia control in children. Ortho-K lenses can also improve astigmatism and farsightedness.
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Myopia control soft contact lenses are soft, comfortable, disposable contact lenses that provide clear vision at all distances while slowing eye growth and stabilising short-sighted prescriptions in children.
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Specialty spectacle lenses can be fitted into all children’s frames, providing clear, comfortable vision to the central area of the retina. They use award-winning Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segment technology, sending signals to the brain that encourage it to slow myopia progression and eyeball growth.
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Atropine eye drops send messages to the back of the eye to slow elongation and abnormal eye growth while maintaining clear vision. Glasses or contact lenses are still required, but the drops are another effective tool in tackling the challenges of myopia control in children.
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We believe in empowering children and parents with the knowledge and treatments that have been proven to be most effective in slowing down myopia progression. Techniques such as orthokeratology (similar in concept to dental braces, but for your eyes), speciality soft contact lenses, new cutting edge optical lenses and atropine eye drops are some of the methods that we employ to slow the rate of abnormal eye growth, reduce eye strain and provide clear vision for children.
This is an ever-evolving and really exciting area of optometry that we are passionate about and are proud to be involved in, where we can truly change a child’s life for the better.
Effective early management of myopia in children can reduce the risk of future eye conditions like glaucoma or retinal detachment. It offers an improved quality of life, as clear, unaffected vision is tremendously beneficial in childhood.
Contact your Insightful Eye Care representative today for full-scope optometry services where time and attention to detail are fundamental. For a comprehensive eye test and vision assessment, book an appointment online, call us, or come to the clinic and meet us in person. We’re always happy to engage with new people and discuss our exceptional myopia management services.
As techniques, advanced technology, and our understanding of myopia management have increased, so has the effectiveness of slowing its progression. This is especially true of myopia control in children. Some fundamental points include:
If you suspect myopia may be an issue, please consult your Insightful Eye Care myopia management specialist. They will provide the expertise, guidance, and information required to determine the best myopia control for children and adults, tailored to each individual’s needs and treatment responses.
Myopia control and management is a long-term process that can span several years depending on individual needs and treatment responses. Some crucial points to note include:
