Myopia Management
Comprehensive eye examinations for accurate prescriptions and healthy vision.
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Myopia management refers to specialized treatments and lifestyle changes designed to slow the progression of short-sightedness (myopia), typically in children and young adults. While standard glasses only correct vision, myopia management aims to reduce how much the eyeball elongates, which is the primary cause of worsening sight.
Why It Matters
The goal is to prevent “high myopia” (usually -5.00D or higher), which significantly increases the risk of serious eye conditions later in life, such as:
- Retinal Detachment
- Glaucoma
- Myopic Macular Degeneration
- Early-onset Cataracts
Core Treatment Options
Clinical evidence suggests these methods can slow progression by 40% to 60% or more.
- Specialised Spectacle Lenses: Lenses like Zeiss MyoCare look like normal glasses but use “peripheral defocus” to signal the eye to stop growing too long.
- Orthokeratology (Ortho-K): Hard lenses worn only at night to temporarily reshape the cornea. They are removed in the morning, providing clear vision during the day without glasses while managing eye growth.
- Soft Dual-Focus Contact Lenses: Daily disposable lenses, such as MiSight, that contain specific zones to focus light in a way that slows eye elongation.
- Low-Dose Atropine Drops: Medicated eye drops (typically 0.01% to 0.05%) used nightly to inhibit eye growth. These are widely used globally but currently have limited availability on the NHS.
Essential Lifestyle Habits
- Outdoor Time: Aim for at least 2 hours per day; exposure to natural daylight is a proven factor in delaying myopia onset.
- The 20-20-2 Rule: For every 20 minutes of close-up work (screens or reading), look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds, and ensure 2 hours of outdoor time daily.
- Working Distance: Keep digital devices at least 12-14 inches (arm’s length) from the eyes.
Who Should Have This Test?
- Adults & children of all ages
- Those experiencing blurred vision or eye strain
- Patients with family history of eye conditions
- Anyone due for a routine check-up
ZEISS MyoCare is the latest generation of myopia management spectacle lenses, launched to provide a non-invasive way to slow down the progression of short-sightedness in children.
It uses a specific technology called Cylindrical Annular Refractive Elements (C.A.R.E.). The lens features a clear central zone for sharp vision, surrounded by “micro-structures” that create simultaneous defocus in the periphery. This signals the eye to stop growing longer, which is what prevents the prescription from worsening as rapidly.
Key Features of ZEISS MyoCare
- Age-Specific Design: It comes in two versions—MyoCare (for children under 10) and MyoCare S (for those over 10)—to account for how the eye’s focusing ability changes as a child grows.
- Full Protection: All lenses include ZEISS UVProtect technology, ensuring full UV protection for the eyes while outdoors.
- Visual Comfort: The lenses are designed to be “easy to adapt to,” meaning children typically find them as comfortable and clear as standard glasses within a few days.
- Durability: They are usually paired with the ZEISS DuraVision Kids coating, which is specifically engineered to be extra scratch-resistant for active lifestyles.
Clinical Effectiveness
Clinical trials for ZEISS MyoCare have shown it can effectively slow down myopia progression and axial elongation (eye growth) by significant margins compared to traditional single-vision lenses.
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