Myopia Control (also called Myopia Management) refers to specialised treatments designed to slow down the progression of short-sightedness in children and teenagers.
Instead of only correcting vision, these treatments help manage how the eye grows over time.
Myopia usually progresses during childhood and teenage years as the eye becomes longer. Myopia Control treatments aim to reduce this excessive eye growth and help lower the risk of serious eye conditions later in life.
• Sitting very close to screens or the TV
• Holding books very close when reading
• Squinting to see distant objects
• Complaints of blurry distance vision
• Frequent prescription changes
• Difficulty seeing the whiteboard at school
If left unmanaged, myopia can continue progressing rapidly during childhood.
Specially designed spectacle lenses use advanced optical technology to slow myopia progression while providing clear everyday vision.
These lenses look similar to regular glasses but are designed to create peripheral myopic defocus — an optical effect shown to help reduce eye growth.
Ideal for:
• Younger children
• Children not ready for contact lenses
• Full-time everyday wear
Ortho-K lenses are custom-designed overnight contact lenses that gently reshape the front surface of the eye while sleeping.
Children can enjoy clear vision during the day without glasses or contact lenses, while also benefiting from myopia control effects.
Studies have shown Ortho-K may slow myopia progression by approximately 30–60% in many children.
Ideal for:
• Active children and teenagers
• Sports participation
• Children wanting freedom from daytime glasses
Higher levels of myopia are associated with increased risk of serious eye diseases later in life.
Managing myopia early can help:
• Slow prescription changes
• Reduce eye growth
• Improve long-term eye health outcomes
• Reduce dependence on stronger glasses over time
The earlier myopia management begins, the more effective treatment can be.
Every child’s eyes are different.
During a comprehensive consultation, we assess:
• Current prescription
• Eye growth and measurements
• Family history
• Lifestyle and visual habits
• Eye health and suitability for treatment
We then recommend the most suitable Myopia Control option based on your child’s needs.
If your child’s prescription is changing frequently, early intervention may help slow progression and protect their long-term eye health.
Book a consultation with our team to learn more about personalised Myopia Control solutions.
