Clinically proven treatments to slow the progression of short-sightedness — protecting your child's vision for life.
Myopia (short-sightedness) occurs when the eye grows longer than usual, causing light to focus in front of the retina rather than on it — resulting in blurry distance vision. It affects around a third of the UK population and typically develops in childhood between the ages of 6 and 13, often continuing to worsen until approximately the age of 20.
High levels of myopia significantly increase the risk of serious eye conditions in later life, including retinal tear, retinal detachment, glaucoma and myopic retinal degeneration. Early intervention to slow progression is therefore clinically important — not just for clearer vision now, but for long-term eye health.
Myopia management uses specially designed contact lenses or spectacle lenses to slow the rate at which myopia progresses in children and young adults. The earlier treatment begins, the greater the benefit.
Myopia often goes undetected. Look out for these common signs in children:
We offer three clinically proven myopia management treatments, tailored to age, lifestyle and level of myopia.
Specially designed rigid contact lenses worn overnight. They gently reshape the cornea while your child sleeps, providing clear, glasses-free and contact lens-free vision throughout the day. Highly effective for myopia control and excellent for active children or those who prefer not to wear lenses during the day.
A daily disposable soft contact lens designed specifically for children from the age of 8. MiSight lenses have been clinically proven in a 3-year study to slow myopia progression by an average of 59% compared to standard lenses. Easy to wear, safe and comfortable for everyday use.
An innovative spectacle lens clinically shown to decrease myopia progression by an average of 60% in a 2-year study. MiYOSMART lenses look and feel like conventional lenses — the same aesthetics your child is used to, with the added benefit of myopia control built in.
Book a myopia management assessment at your nearest Eye Academy location. Our specialists will recommend the most appropriate treatment for your child.
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