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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
What is ortho-k? Parents' guide
Teenagers
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.
Progressive myopia in teenagers and how to manage it
Teenage onset myopia can be progressive and requires evaluation and treatment in order to manage it.
Ortho-k for teenagers
Ortho-k is a safe vision correction and myopia control option for teenagers that offers many benefits compared to glasses and daily wear soft contact lenses.
Soft contact lenses for myopia control in teenagers
Soft contact lens wear can improve confidence and participation in daily activites for teenagers compared to glasses, and also slow myopia progression.
Eye glasses for myopia control in teenagers
Teenagers with myopia should wear their eye glasses (spectacles) full time for best possible vision, and special designs can also slow myopia progression.
Atropine eye drops for myopia control in teenagers
Atropine eye drops can be used to test and treat various eye conditions, and can slow myopia progression in teenagers with evidence up to age 16.
Ortho-k for myopia control in teenagers
Ortho-k can slow myopia progression in teenagers, as well as providing effective and safe vision correction throughout waking hours.
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.
What is repeated low-level red light (RLRL) therapy? Parents’ guide
We explain how repeated low-level red light therapy works to slow myopia progression in children and teenagers, and when they could be a suitable treatment option.
Contact lens options for myopia in children
Explore how children with myopia can achieve clear vision and a more stable prescription with contact lenses.