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Advanced Myopia Management Solutions for Children

At Arthur Hayes Eyecare in Crowborough, we are dedicated to providing the latest and most effective solutions for managing myopia (short-sightedness) in children. As accredited specialists, we offer advanced myopia control contact lenses designed to slow down the progression of myopia, helping to protect your child’s vision both now and in the future.

Why Myopia Control Matters

Myopia is more than just needing stronger glasses as your child grows. Unchecked myopia increases the risk of serious eye conditions later in life, including:

  • Glaucoma

  • Cataracts

  • Retinal Detachment

  • Myopic Maculopathy

These conditions can significantly impact vision and quality of life. Managing myopia early can reduce these risks and help safeguard your child's eye health.

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Innovative Myopia Management with ZEISS Lenses

We are excited to offer ZEISS Myopia Progression Management lenses, an advanced solution for controlling myopia in children. These innovative lenses are designed to manage myopia's progression while providing clear, comfortable vision correction.

Key Benefits of ZEISS Myopia Progression Management Lenses:

  • Advanced Myopia Control: Specifically engineered to slow down the progression of myopia.

  • Clear Vision Correction: Delivers precise vision correction for everyday clarity.

  • Comfortable Fit: Designed for comfort and ease of use throughout the day.

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The Growing Concern of Myopia

The prevalence of myopia is increasing at an alarming rate. It is projected that the number of people affected by myopia will rise from two billion in 2010 to almost five billion by 2050. In the UK, the proportion of young people with myopia has more than doubled in the last 50 years among those aged 10–16, with children becoming myopic at a younger age.

Book a Consultation
If you’re concerned about your child’s vision or want to learn more about myopia-control contact lenses, we’re here to help.
Contact us today to book a consultation at our Crowborough practice and determine if myopia control suits your child.

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Making sense of myopia

Realising your child’s eyesight isn’t what it should be can be daunting for any parent. We’re here to help you manage and preserve your child’s visual health now and in future. Before looking into solutions, let’s start with a basic understanding of myopia in children.

  • Myopia, also called nearsightedness or shortsightedness, causes blurred distance vision because light focuses in front of the retina of the eye. While it is a common refractive error in adults, the occurrence of myopia in children is becoming a growing concern worldwide.1

    Progressive myopia, also referred to as early onset myopia or juvenile myopia, is shortsightedness in children that worsens rapidly year after year because the eye continues to grow longer than it should at a certain age. If not managed, this can develop into high myopia – a severe form of shortsightedness that can lead to serious complications later in life.

  • Genetics: Children of myopic parents are more likely to become nearsighted. One myopic parent could double the risk for future myopia, while two myopic parents could increase the risk up to six times.

    Visual habits: Do phones cause myopia? Can screen time cause myopia? Increased near-work activities, such as intense activity with digital devices or books, likely contribute to the growing prevalence of myopia in kids.

    Environment: Evidence suggests that a lack of natural light and not enough time outdoors may contribute to myopia progression.

  • Early onset of myopia implies more years of progression, but it also tends to progress faster in younger children. Myopes below the age of seven are therefore at greater risk of developing high myopia.4

    If the visual system of a young child does not perform optimally, it can negatively influence their development.3 This in turn can affect their vision-related learning capabilities and self-confidence, and could make it harder for them to reach their full potential.

    That’s why the best time to consult a professional and start treating myopia is as soon as possible.