What is myopia control and why it’s important

Myopia is a progressive eye disorder which affects vision, quality of life and increases eye health risks across a person's lifetime Myopia typically starts before age 10 and then deteriorates every few to several months until it stabilizes in the late teens or early 20s Myopia control treatments are available to slow down the progression, or worsening, of childhood myopia. These include special types of spectacle lenses (glasses), soft contact lenses, ortho-k contact lenses and atropine eye drops Myopia control has short-term benefits of better vision between eye exams and long-term benefits of protecting eye health Considering your child or teenager's time spent outdoors and screen time are also important factors in managing myopia