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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
Babies & Toddlers
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.
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.
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.
How to protect your toddler's eye health
Learn about simple ways to ensure your toddler develops healthy eyes and good vision with this evidence-based advice.
Signs that indicate eye problems in babies
This article will go through key indicators that may require you to see an eye care professional to ensure your babies eyes are developing normally.
How vision develops in babies and toddlers
Learn more about the visual milestones your baby will have as they age, and how they experience the world visually.
Why babies and toddlers might wear contact lenses
In special circumstances, babies and toddlers may need to wear contact lenses where eye glasses are not available or not suitable.
Health problems associated with myopia in babies and toddlers
Myopia often onsets in school-aged children. When it occurs earlier, there is higher risk of eye and general health conditions requiring extra clinical care.
Eye glasses for babies and toddlers
Eye glasses (spectacles) should be worn full-time by babies and toddlers, who typically need the correction for healthy eye and vision development.
Progressive myopia in babies and toddlers and how to manage it
Myopia in babies and toddlers can be a concern for visual development and general health. Myopia should be corrected with glasses and monitored closely.