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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
Screen time in teenagers: how can we manage it?
All Ages
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.
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.
Why the iPhone and iPad ‘Screen Distance’ setting should be enabled for children
We explain why enabling Apple's ‘Screen Distance’ setting may be beneficial for your child and how this setting could protect against myopia.
Progressive myopia in young adults and how to manage it
Young adults with myopia is corrected by glasses or contact lenses. There is limited evidence to slow myopia in adulthood.
Progressive myopia in children and how to manage it
Progressive myopia in children is a global epidemic. It’s important to treat progressive myopia as early as possible, to protect eye health and preserve vision.
The cost and benefits of myopia management
Although it requires some upfront investment, myopia management offers long-lasting value for your child.
The different professions involved in eye care
Different professions are involved in eye care, which alongside contrasting scope of practice leads to differences in how eye care is accessed around the world.
CooperVision MiSight 1 day contact lenses: parents' guide
We look at MiSight® 1 day daily disposable contact lenses, how they work and if they might be suitable for your child.
HOYA MiYOSMART glasses lenses: parents' guide
MiYOSMART lenses work to slow myopia progression in children and teenagers. Find out whether they are a suitable treatment option for your child.
SightGlass Vision DOT lenses: parents' guide
We explain how SightGlass Vision DOT™ lenses work to slow myopia progression in children, how they work, and when they could be a suitable treatment option.
Essilor Stellest glasses lenses: parents' guide
We explain how Essilor® Stellest® glasses lenses work to slow myopia progression in children and teenagers, and when they could be a suitable treatment option.