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Myopia, more commonly known as short-sightedness, is where distant objects appear blurry and close objects remain clear.
It’s on the rise worldwide and is appearing in children earlier than ever before. Studies show that by 2050, more than half the global population could be myopic – that’s 5 billion people.
At The Optical People, we offer a comprehensive myopia management service that will help slow the condition down and preserve your child’s vision.
Your child is more likely to develop myopia if one or both parents have it, if they spend too long on screens and if they don’t spend enough time outdoors.
Act fast
If left untreated, higher levels of myopia are a significant risk factor for various eye conditions in adult hood.
These include:
Myopia Macula Degeneration
– affects central vision later on in life
Glaucoma
– when fluid build-up damages the optic nerve, causing sight impairment
Retinal detachment
– when the retina separates from the back of the eye, leading to permanent vision loss
Cataracts
– when cloudiness forms on the lens of the eye
Fortunately, advancements in technology mean we can help slow the progression of myopia and safeguard your child’s sight for the future.
Our Advanced Myopia Management Programme
At The Optical People, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive range of clinically proven myopia management options.
We’ll work closely with you to find the perfect solution, tailored to your child’s lifestyle and needs.
There’s a variety of glasses and contact lenses available that will help slow down myopia progression for your child.
How do myopia management lenses work?
Short-sightedness is caused when the eyeball is too long, meaning distant objects appear blurry. These special lenses work by correcting regular vision (like normal glasses) and using a unique design that influences how light enters different parts of the eye.
While the centre provides clear vision, the outer portions create a specific light-focusing pattern that signals to the eye to slow its growth. This is especially important for children whose eyes are still developing, helping prevent their myopia from becoming more severe.
The specialist myopia management contact lenses we offer include:
- MiSight
- Mylo
- NaturalVue
- OrthoK (lenses that are specifically designed to be worn overnight and gently reshape the cornea)
And the specialist myopia management glasses lenses we offer include Stellest and MiyoSMART.
Every option we prescribe is backed by clinical studies showing significant reduction in myopia progression compared to traditional approaches.
Beyond technology – lifestyle matters
Research shows that children who spend at least 2 hours outside every day may experience slower myopia progression. Too long spent on focusing close-up on screens, on the other hand, can make the condition worse.
Lifestyle changes can support the improvements made with specialist lens technology and we’ll guide you through easy adjustments you can make to your child’s daily life.
Making quality care accessible
We understand that investing in your child’s eye health is important. That’s why we offer flexible payment plans through our Eyeplan programme, making advanced myopia management affordable with monthly payments. Our plans include:
Regular progress monitoring
Advanced axial length measurements using our MYAH device
Checkups every 3–6 months
Product replacement coverage
Comprehensive eye health assessments
Learn more about how we support young patients on our Children’s Eyecare page.