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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.