A comprehensive study projected that by 2050, nearly half of the world’s population, approximately 5 billion people, will be myopic.
Rowville Eyecare provides myopia management services to slow the progression of myopia and improve long-term eye health. Our team uses the latest research and technologies to create personalised treatment plans.
What Does it Mean to be Shortsighted?
Myopia (shortsightedness) is a vision condition in which objects close to the eye appear clear, but those at a distance are blurred. It occurs when the eyeball is too long relative to the focusing power of the cornea and lens or the cornea is too curved, causing light rays to focus at a point in front of the retina rather than directly on its surface. Myopia is a major and growing global health concern due to its rising prevalence and the vision problems it can cause.
Signs of Myopia to Look Out For
Identifying myopia early in children is crucial for effective management. Here are some signs that might indicate your child is myopic:
- Frequent squinting
- Sitting close to the TV or screen
- Excessive eye rubbing
- Regular headaches
- Poor school performance
- Frequent blinking
- Difficulty navigating or participating in sports
Why Managing Myopia is Important
- Prevention of High Myopia: Managing myopia is critical because it can progress to high myopia, where the degree of shortsightedness is very severe. High myopia significantly increases the risk of retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts, and myopic maculopathy, all of which can lead to vision impairment or blindness.
- Reduced Risk of Complications: Early and effective management of myopia can reduce the progression of shortsightedness, lowering the risk of developing high myopia and its associated complications.
- Improved Quality of Life: By controlling the progression of myopia, individuals can enjoy a better quality of life with reduced dependence on corrective lenses.
Myopia Management Offered by Rowville Eyecare
We provide comprehensive myopia management to help control the progression of shortsightedness in children and adolescents. Our approach combines the latest research with advanced therapeutic methods tailored to each child’s needs. This includes:
- Orthokeratology (Ortho-K): This revolutionary non-surgical treatment involves wearing custom-designed rigid gas-permeable contact lenses overnight. The lenses gently reshape the cornea's curvature while sleeping so your child can see clearly during the day without needing glasses or contact lenses.
- Myopia Control Contacts and Glasses: We also offer contact lenses and glasses that correct distant vision while reducing stress when focusing on near tasks.
- Lifestyle Modifications: Encouraging changes in daily activities, such as increasing outdoor time and reducing close work, can also be part of a myopia management plan. Research suggests that spending more time outdoors may help slow myopia progression in children.
Each child’s situation is unique, and at Rowville Eyecare, we ensure our myopia management plans are as individualised as the children we treat.
By choosing us for myopia management, parents can feel confident that they are accessing some of the most effective and child-friendly treatments available, all provided within a supportive and caring environment.
- Phone: 03 9000 0892
- Email: info@rowville-eyecare.com.au
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Rowville, VIC 3178
- Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
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