MyKidsVision

Myopia knowledge centre.

We regularly update our myopia knowledge centre with useful articles and information about managing myopia in children and young people of all ages.

From explaining myopia treatment options to offering tips to slow myopia development, we’ve put together the most important information for parents of myopic children. Browse the articles at your leisure, or filter them by age category, topic or subject for quick and easy access to the most relevant advice for you and your child.

Screen time in teenagers: how can we manage it?

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.

Ortho-k for myopia control in teenagers

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.

Atropine eye drops for myopia control in teenagers

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.

Soft contact lenses for myopia control in teenagers

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

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.

Ortho-k for teenagers

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.

Progressive myopia in teenagers and how to manage it

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.

All about outdoor time

All about outdoor time

Spending time outdoors is beneficial for reducing myopia risk in children and has many other health benefits too.

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