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What Is Myopia

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Myopia (nearsightedness) is a common vision condition in which you can see objects near to you clearly, but far-away objects are blurry. It occurs when your eye bends light rays incorrectly, causing images to focus in front of your retina, instead of on your retina.

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THE MYOPIA PANDEMIC

Uncorrected Myopia is the leading cause of visual impairment worldwide, affecting an estimated 1.89 billion of the global population.

 

The World Health Organization has reported that the myopic population is expected to increase to 4.76 billion people by 2050 (over 50% of the world population).

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Book an appointment with us now to get started on managing you or your child's Myopia as soon as possible!

MYOPIA MANAGEMENT

Myopia management uses different treatment options to reduce the rate that your child’s nearsightedness (Myopia) grows. 

Why?

Myopia is associated with an increased risk of developing retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataract, optic neuropathy, myopic macular degeneration (8). If your child's prescription can be reduced, this can significantly reduce their risk. For example, a -1.00 D reduction in myopia means 40% reduced risk of myopic maculopathy and 20% reduced risk of visual impairment (9,4).

When?

Research shows that age is the most important factor related to progression - the younger the child, the faster the progression of myopia (7). The majority of children with myopia will progress, which suggests that all children should be offered the option of myopia management (4).

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-1.00 D Reduction

in Myopia means:

Reduced risk of

Myopic Maculopathy

Reduced risk of

Visual Impairment

40

%

20

%

&

Actions to prevent myopia
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  • Uniquely designed gas-permeable contact lens​

  • Worn nightly while sleeping & removed in the morning.

  • Temporarily molds the shape of the cornea to alter its refractive properties

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  • Worn daily to reduce the progression of myopia.​

  • MiSight is an example of a soft contact lens used for Myopia management. 

  • MiSight is the only FDA-approved method of myopia management.

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  • Effective at reducing the progression of myopia. ​

  • Instilled nightly in both eyes. Glasses are worn during the day.

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  • Special glasses designed to reduce Myopia progression

  • Miyokids & Myosmart are two brands designed for Myopia Management

What we can do

WHAT CAN WE DO

Book now to find out which Myopia Management options are right for your child.

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