Welcome to My Kids Vision.
The complete resource for parents to help manage childhood myopia, and protect their child’s vision.
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.
Myopia myths and treatments for short sightedness
Common myths about myopia are addressed based on scientific evidence, from curing myopia to eye exercises, vitamins, screen time and sunlight.
All About Myopia.
Myopia, often called short-sightedness or near-sightedness, is a condition of the eyes that results in blurry long-distance vision. A person with myopia can see clearly up close, such as when reading a book or looking at a phone, while distant objects like store signs or television screens may appear blurry or hard to read.
Growing rates of myopia in children are a global health concern, with over 50% affected in many countries and half the world predicted to have myopia by 2050.
Higher levels of myopia are associated with a higher risk of eye disease in adulthood, so it’s important to monitor your child’s eye health and ensure that any symptoms of myopia are checked by an eye care professional.
Special types of corrective glasses or contact lenses are the usual course of action to treat myopia in children. They should be used alongside implementing changes to your child’s habits and daily activities to slow down the worsening of the condition.
Get Started With Our Myopia Video Guides:
Our useful video guides cover everything from the basics of managing myopia progression in children to detailed guides on contact lens application and removal. We’ve made sure they’re simple, easy to follow, and full of essential information to help you support your child’s healthy visual development.
Managing Myopia Guidelines
Kids and contact lenses
How to effectively wash your hands
What to expect in your young child's first eye exam
Using training flippers
Applying eye drops to your own eyes or someone else’s eyes
Close work and outdoor time habits to promote healthy eye development in children
How to safely apply and remove a soft contact lens
Maintain a healthy visual environment for children during COVID pandemic restrictions
How to safely apply a soft contact lens to your child's or someone else's eye
Safely remove a soft contact lens from your child's or someone else's eye
Apply and remove an orthok lens
Apply an orthok lens to your child's or someone else's eye
Remove an orthok lens from your child's or someone else's eye
Cleaning soft contact lenses using multipurpose solution
Cleaning orthokeratology lenses using Menicare solution
Cleaning soft or orthokeratology lenses using peroxide solution
Using Menicon Progent cleaner on orthokeratology lenses
Latest Knowledge Centre Articles:
What is atropine? Parents' guide
Atropine has been used in medicine since the 1800's. For eye care it has gained recent attention for its ability to slow progression of myopia in children.
Myopia myths and treatments for short sightedness
Common myths about myopia are addressed based on scientific evidence, from curing myopia to eye exercises, vitamins, screen time and sunlight.
All about screen time and close work
Time spent on screens can impact vision, eye health, physical posture and more. Screen time recommendations for kids 0 to 17 and three easy rules are provided.
All about outdoor time
Spending time outdoors is beneficial for reducing myopia risk in children and has many other health benefits too.
Do kids need regular eye exams?
Regular eye examinations are important for children and teenagers. The frequency of eye examinations will depend on a variety of factors.
Atropine eye drops for babies and toddlers
Atropine eye drops can be used in eye care for various reasons to test and treat specific conditions. There is evidence for atropine myopia control from age 4.
Soft contact lenses for myopia control in young adults
Soft contact lens wear is an alternative to glasses for young adults. Some can slow myopia progression but evidence in young adults is limited.
Are ortho-k lenses safe?
Ortho-k is safe if lens fit, wear, and care procedures are followed. Safety is greatly improved by preventing tap water coming into contact with ortho-k lenses.
Ortho-k for myopia control
Ortho-k has a large volume of evidence for slowing progression of myopia by around half, compared to wearing standard glasses or contact lenses.
About My Kids Vision.
Developed by eye care professionals and scientific researchers Dr Paul and Dr Kate Gifford, My Kids Vision is a free online tool that helps parents to assess and manage myopia risks for their children.
While working on Myopia Profile, a clinical and scientific website to assist eye care professionals in managing children with myopia, Paul and Kate recognised the need for a dedicated resource aimed at parents, guiding them through the steps of myopia diagnosis and controlling progression.
My Kids Vision aims to help parents to better understand myopia and its impact on daily life, giving them all the tools and resources they need to support their children’s healthy visual development in one place.