Myopia management is a specialised approach to slow down the progression of myopia (short-sightedness), especially in children and young adults. Rather than simply correcting vision with standard glasses, myopia management aims to reduce how quickly a child’s prescription worsens over time and to protect their long-term eye health.
Who is it for?
Myopia management is most effective when started early and is designed to slow the progression of short-sightedness in children and young people. It’s especially beneficial for those who are at higher risk of developing high levels of myopia in the future:
Myopia Management Treatment Options
Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)
Ortho-K is a non-surgical treatment that uses specially designed rigid gas-permeable contact lenses worn overnight to gently reshape the cornea. While you sleep, the lenses flatten the central part of the cornea, temporarily correcting short-sightedness (myopia) so you can enjoy clear, glasses-free vision during the day.
Ortho-K is also an effective tool for myopia management, especially in children and teenagers, research has shown that it can slow the progression of myopia by reducing the rate at which the eye elongates, a key factor in worsening short-sightedness.
Find out more about Ortho-K here.
Stellest lenses (Essilor)
Stellest lenses are an innovative solution designed by Essilor to help slow down the progression of myopia (short-sightedness) in children, unlike traditional single vision lenses that only correct blurry distance vision, Stellest lenses use advanced lens technology to both correct vision and actively manage eye growth.
They incorporate a unique constellation of lens segments that create a volume of signal in front of the retina, which has been shown to help reduce the eye’s elongation, the key driver of myopia progression. Stellest lenses are worn like regular glasses and provide clear, comfortable vision while working in the background to protect your child’s long-term eye health, reducing the risk of future complications such as retinal detachment or glaucoma.
Soft Contact Lenses
Soft contact lenses can help manage myopia progression by influencing the way light focuses on the peripheral retina.
These lenses have multiple zones, a central zone for clear distance vision and surrounding treatment zones that focus light in front of the peripheral retina, this helps signal the eye to slow down its elongation, which is the underlying cause of myopia progression.
The brand we use is MiSight by CooperVision.
Your Myopia Experts
Our treatments for myopia are carried out by highly qualified and experienced optometrists who are dedicated to providing exceptional care.
Our team take the time to understand your needs and offer clear, friendly guidance every step of the way, your eye health is our top priority.
