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Myopia Management
Myopia control aims to slow the progression of short‑sightedness in children to protect long‑term eye health.
Myopia Management
Myopia control aims to slow the progression of short‑sightedness in children to protect long‑term eye health.
Myopia control uses specialised treatments and close monitoring to reduce the rate at which a child’s short‑sightedness worsens. By combining evidence‑based options such as orthokeratology, myopia‑control lenses, or low‑dose atropine with regular imaging and axial‑length measurement, we tailor care to each child’s needs. Early intervention helps support healthier eye development and lowers the lifetime risk of myopia‑related eye disease.
Additional Information
Tailored myopia control plans for children using evidence-based treatments
Options include orthokeratology, myopia-control spectacle lenses, and low-dose atropine
Regular axial length measurement and retinal imaging to track progression
Early intervention to slow worsening short-sightedness and reduce future eye disease risk
Ongoing monitoring and care adjustments as your child grows
Myopia, or short-sightedness, is becoming increasingly common in children, and without proper management it can progress rapidly throughout the school years.
At Norranda Opticians, our myopia control programme is designed to slow that progression, helping to protect your child's long-term eye health and reducing their lifetime risk of myopia-related conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.
We begin with a thorough assessment that includes axial length measurement and detailed retinal imaging to establish a clear baseline for your child's eye health. From there, we create a personalised management plan drawing on the best evidence-based treatments available.
Depending on your child's age, prescription, and lifestyle, this may include orthokeratology (OK) lenses worn overnight to reshape the cornea, specialised myopia-control spectacle lenses, or low-dose atropine eye drops, or a combination of approaches for the best outcome.
Regular follow-up appointments are an important part of the programme. We track axial length progression at each visit and adjust your child's treatment plan as needed to ensure we're achieving the best possible results. We also provide guidance on lifestyle factors that support eye health, such as time spent outdoors and healthy screen habits.
Starting myopia control early makes a significant difference. The younger a child is when treatment begins, the greater the potential to slow progression and reduce the degree of myopia they carry into adulthood.
Our team is experienced in working with children of all ages, making every visit comfortable, reassuring, and focused on their individual needs. If you're concerned about your child's vision or have noticed signs of worsening short-sightedness, we encourage you to book a consultation with our team today.