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.
What is ortho-k? Parents' guide
Ortho-k contact lenses gently flatten the cornea during sleep to create a temporary way of correcting vision that is reversed when wear is stopped.
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
Latest Knowledge Centre Articles:
Eye problems that can affect babies and toddlers
Babies’ eyes are still developing. Learn how to spot common eye problems in babies and when to get them checked.
Is your child ready for contact lenses?
Many kids are ready for contact lens sooner than you imagine! With guidance and motivation, they can learn proper lens care and wear them safely.
Eye problems that can affect children
Learn more about the common eye problems in children and when to seek eye care.
Eye drops used for children
In children, eye drops serve multiple roles from facilitating routine eye examinations, to treating eye conditions.
Eye drops used for babies and toddlers
Eye drops are commonly used in babies and toddlers to check eye health and treat common conditions like infection or irritation.
Are your eyes too dry? Understanding the surprising effects on vision
Dry eye disease is a condition caused by problems with the tear film on eye surface, leading to eye discomfort and reduced vision quality.
Sunglasses and sun protection for children's eyes
How to keep your child safe in the sun with simple tips on sunglasses, hats, shade, and healthy outdoor habits.
Inside your eye exam: eye drops for vision testing
Accommodation allows the eye to adjust vision for different distances. Eye drops which relax accommodation can assist in verifying the eye’s prescription.
The risks of high myopia
High myopia is strongly associated with risk of sight-threatening eye disease. It has also been shown to negatively affect vision-related quality of life.
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.