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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
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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
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.
Do blue light glasses actually work?
Is blue light harmful, and do blue light glasses really help with eye strain, sleep, or eye health? Here’s what the research says.
Adjusting to New Glasses: Why New Glasses Feel Strange at First
Experiencing eye strain in your new glasses? Find out how long to expect to adapt to your new lenses, and expert tips to help you adjust more comfortably.
Autorefraction: what to expect
Autorefraction is a quick, automated eye test that estimates a person’s prescription. It is commonly used as a starting point for a full eye examination.
All about the 20-20-20 rule for tackling eye strain
People are spending more time on electronic devices than ever before. The 20-20-20 rule is a simple eye exercise to relax the eyes from prolonged screen use.
How do glasses lenses correct vision?
Myopia and astigmatism are common vision conditions in children. Glasses can adjust how light enters the eye, allowing images to focus clearly on the retina. Prescription lenses help focus light accurately inside the eye so that people with myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism can see clearly.
Corneal topography: what to expect
Corneal topography is an imaging test that is used to map the shape and curvature of the cornea – the clear, front surface of the eye.
Axial length measurement: what to know
Axial length is the length of the eye from the front to the back, and is a key measurement of the eye
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.