Service
Myopia Management
Evidence-informed options to monitor and manage childhood short-sightedness progression.
What is it?
What is it?
Myopia management monitors childhood short-sightedness and uses suitable optical or lifestyle strategies to help reduce the rate of progression where appropriate.
Who needs it?
Who needs it?
It is mainly for children and teenagers with myopia, especially when prescription changes quickly, myopia starts early, or there is family history of high myopia.
Why is it important?
Why is it important?
Higher myopia can increase long-term eye health risks. Slowing progression during childhood may reduce the final level of myopia.
How does it work?
How does it work?
The optometry team reviews age, prescription history, lifestyle, visual habits, and suitability for options such as myopia-control lenses or contact lens approaches when appropriate.
When should someone consider it?
When should someone consider it?
Consider myopia management when a child becomes short-sighted, needs stronger lenses within a year, or has parents or siblings with significant myopia.
FAQ
Myopia Management questions
Can myopia be cured? +
Myopia usually cannot be permanently cured with glasses. Management focuses on clear correction and, for suitable children, reducing progression speed.
Is outdoor time relevant? +
Yes. More outdoor time and balanced near work habits are commonly discussed as part of myopia risk management.
How often are reviews needed? +
Review timing depends on age, prescription change, and the management option used. Children with progressing myopia often need regular follow-up.
Next step
Need a personalised recommendation?
Bring your current glasses, contact lens details if any, and notes about symptoms or daily visual tasks. DOSU Optical will explain findings in plain language.
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