Myopia Management
Short-sightedness – or myopia – has become one of the defining eye health challenges of our time. Cases are rising sharply across the globe, with children and teenagers particularly affected. At Gray and Bull, we’re here to help you understand the condition and take meaningful action. With myopia, early treatment is important in slowing its progression.
Understanding Myopia
Myopia develops when the eyeball grows slightly longer than it should, causing incoming light to focus just short of the retina rather than directly on it. The result is that faraway objects appear blurred while anything close up remains easy to see. It typically emerges during the school years and can worsen progressively into early adulthood.
Genetics play a significant role — children with a myopic parent are considerably more likely to develop the condition. Lifestyle factors also contribute, with extended close work such as reading or screen use, combined with too little time outdoors, strongly associated with both onset and progression.
Symptoms are often subtle at first: squinting at a whiteboard or television, struggling to make out distant street signs, or complaining of tired, achy eyes after school. Frequent headaches can also be a sign that the eyes are working harder than they should.
MiyoSmart Lenses By Hoya
For children showing signs of myopic progression, we offer MiyoSmart spectacle lenses from Hoya. The lenses are a scientifically validated solution that addresses both vision correction and the management of myopia at the same time.
Powered by DIMS (defocus incorporated multiple segments) technology, MiyoSmart lenses have been shown in clinical trials to slow myopia progression by an average of 60%. They’re worn just like any standard pair of glasses, making them a straightforward and highly effective option for children and teenagers.
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Act Early And Improve Their Outcomes For Life
Myopia is not something to simply monitor and wait on. The earlier management begins, the greater the potential to preserve your child’s vision in the long run. By acting quickly, we can slow down myopia progression and help them enjoy good quality vision for life.
Speak to our team to find out more about what we can do.