Concerned about your child’s short-sightedness?
What are the solutions?
If you fall under one of these categories below, it is time to address the myopia issue of your family.
HEREDITARY
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Myopia runs in the family
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One or both parents are myopic
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My child started wearing glasses at a very young age
RAPID PROGRESSION
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My child’s glasses get thicker and thicker every year
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My child’s eye power (prescription) worsen very fast
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My child has high prescription
EXCESSIVE USE
My child frequently uses multiple electronic devices for long hours
INCREASED RISKS
Worried about eye complications such as increased risk of glaucoma, retinal detachment, myopic maculopathy and early onset of cataract due to high myopia
LIMITED OUTDOOR TIME
My child spends most of the time indoors and less outdoor activities
Why Should Parents Be Worried With The Worsening of Myopia?
Short-Term Concerns
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May compromise on a child’s learning ability
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May lead to lower self-esteem
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May affect a child’s performance in sports
Long-Term Concerns
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Higher myopia increases the risks of eye issues later in life such cataract, glaucoma, macular degeneration and myopic maculopathy
2050 Myopia Projection
by Brian Holden Institute, Australia
10%
of world's population will have high myopia (-5.00 D or more)
50%
of world's population will be myopic
(approximately 5 billion people)
Significant
risk of permanent visual impairment
THIS IS 750% MORE THAN IN THE YEAR 2000
Myopia Control Options at Home & Work Optometry Care
Spectacles lenses such as:
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Stellest by Essilor
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MiYOSMART by Hoya
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MyoCare by Zeiss
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MyConTM by Rodenstock
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SmartKids+ by Stepper Vision Care
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Vistar T design by Brighten Optix
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MyoVision Pro and MyoKids by Zeiss
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Myopilux Max and Myopilux plus by Essilor
Overnight Gas Permeable Lenses such as:
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Ortho K Lenses (by Menicon, Ocuviq, Brighten Optix, eLens, Seed)
Soft Daily Disposable Contact Lenses such as:
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MiSight by Cooper Vision
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NaturalVue Enhanced Multifocal 1 Day by Visioneering Technologies
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1 Day Pure EDOF by SEED
Day time Gas Permeable lenses:
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Myofocal by Ocuviq (Off label)