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Myopia Management

Getting to know Myopia.

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a refractive error that can significantly affect a child’s vision. Singapore is known as the “myopic capital” of the world, with more than half of the children developing myopia by the age of 12 years old. Early intervention is paramount to prevent the condition from worsening and impacting their daily life. Our advanced myopia management programs utilise cutting-edge technology and evidence-based techniques to slow the progression of this condition and preserve optimal visual health for young individuals.

Discover the early warning signs of myopia.

1. Complaints of blurry vision.
2. Close items appear clear.
3. Frequent headaches / eye strains.
4. Frequent eye rubbing.
4. Squinting to try to see better.
5. Poor performance in school.
6. Shortened attention span.
7. Holding objects close to their face.

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Treatment of myopia in childhood.

Good vision is essential for learning, as most children are visual learners. The younger the child develops myopia, the faster it progresses, and myopia is irreversible. Myopia does not stop at merely visual correction. Being myopic increases the risk of developing eye conditions that can lead to sight-threatening consequences. Examples include earlier development of eye diseases such as cataracts, and it predisposes the individual to retinal detachments or even myopic maculopathy, which can lead to blindness.

Nearsightedness can be a concern, but there are solutions. We can improve your child’s vision and prevent further eye problems in the future, even if they still need glasses or contact lenses. Our Eye Care Professionals are certified to fit specialty myopia control lenses (Essilor® Stellest™ lenses) to slow down myopia progression in your child. Visit your nearest store and speak to learn more about how Essilor® Stellest™ lenses can help slow down your child’s myopia progression.

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Early intervention is key.

While glasses and contact lenses can be great for correcting nearsightedness, they don’t halt its progression. At Spectacle Hut, we understand how important your child’s vision is. That’s why we offer a variety of options to support their eye health and vision clarity, both now and in the future.

01. Myopia-Control contact lens

These daytime lenses are tailored to your child’s vision requirements. They offer clear distance vision and incorporate specialised zones for added support.

02. Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)

Gently and temporarily reshapes the cornea while asleep, giving clearer vision in the morning. Studies have shown that Ortho-K slows the progression of myopia in children.

03. Multifocal Contact Lenses

For some children with myopia, wearing specialised contact lenses that blur their peripheral vision can help reduce eye growth and limit the worsening of their nearsightedness.

04. Atropine eye drops

Low-dose atropine eye drops have shown promise in managing myopia in children by significantly slowing its advancement while causing minimal discomfort.

05. Lifestyle changes

Myopia can be managed by spending more time outdoors and less time on activities like reading and using digital devices. Natural light exposure is believed to be beneficial in preventing the development and progression of this eye condition.

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Did You Know?

Myopia is more common in certain ethnic groups and regions.

For example, in Taiwan and Singapore, the prevalence is 20-30% in children aged 6 to 7 years, and 60-80% in young adults.