MYOPIA CONTROL
WHAT IS MYOPIA?
Myopia (short-sightedness) is a common condition where distant objects appear blurry. It usually begins in childhood and tends to worsen as the eyes grow. Left unchecked, progressive myopia can increase the risk of serious eye problems later in life, such as retinal detachment or glaucoma.
Why Myopia Control Matters.
More children are developing myopia at a younger age—and it’s progressing faster. The good news? We can slow it down. Myopia control treatments help protect your child’s long-term vision by reducing the rate at which their prescription increases.
UNDERSTAND WHAT CAUSES IT.
1. When does myopia start? Near-sightedness (myopia) typically begins in childhood and school-aged years, most commonly between the ages of 6 and 14. It’s important to get their first test before 6 if possible.
2. Does treatment mean it'll improve or slow down progression? Because myopia is caused by the eyeball growing too long from front to back, the physical stretching of the eye cannot be undone or cured. The goal of specialist lenses like ZEISS MyoCare is to proactively act as a brake on that growth while a child is still developing. The best way to delay the age on onset is to SPEND TIME OUTDOORS.
3. How long is treatment? Myopia management is an ongoing process rather than a short-term fix. Children usually continue wearing myopia control lenses continuously until their eye growth and myopia naturally stabilise—which often happens around late adolescence.
4. Are myopia control treatments suitable for all? While MyoCare is highly versatile, whether it or any other myopia treatment is right for your child depends on specific individual factors. We can certainly address this during an unhurried eyeye exam.
5. How often are appointments? After the initial fitting, your child will have a check-up at the 1-month mark to ensure they are adjusting well to their new glasses, followed by routine monitoring appointments every 6 months to track their eye growth and progress.