Myopia Control
Myopia, also known as shortsightedness, is when the eye focuses visual images in front of the retina instead of on the retina. This is due to either the shape of the eye or the refractive power of the eye being too strong. Minus powered lenses are used to readjust the focus of the image onto the retina and help the patient see better.
What are the signs your child may have myopia?
Myopia makes things more difficult to see at a distance, like road signs or the board at the front of a classroom. People with myopia often find it easier to read or do activities up close, but may need assistance for long-distance vision.The most common symptoms of myopia are blurred distance vision, squinting to see clearly and eye strain.
Myopia control options:
Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)
MiSight Contact Lenses
Ortho-K involves the use of rigid gas-permeable contact lenses worn overnight to reshape the cornea temporarily.
Research suggests that Ortho-K can be effective in slowing down myopia progression by 40-60%. The lenses are thought to exert a "braking" effect on the elongation of the eyeball.
● Cost: ~$2000 to cover the Ortho-K lens, consultation and fitting and follow up appointments
MiSight is a brand of contact lenses specifically designed for myopia control,
particularly in children. MiSight lenses are developed by CooperVision, a
well-known manufacturer of contact lenses
Dual-Focus Technology: The central part of the lens corrects myopia, while the
peripheral part helps reduce the elongation of the eyeball associated with
myopia progression
● Cost: $55 per box totalling to approximately $1320 per year
Atropine Eye Drops
Atropine is a medication that temporarily paralyses the ciliary muscle,
which helps control the eye's focus
A 50% Low-dose atropine has been found to be effective in
slowing down myopia progression. However, the long-term safety and
potential side effects are still under investigation.
● Cost: $50 per bottle $150 for a 3 month supply
Myopia Glasses
Myopia control eyeglasses function by impeding the axial growth of the eyes, a key factor in progressive myopia. These glasses redirect light onto the retinas, sending signals to the brain that contribute to the deceleration of this growth.
While traditional single-vision glasses can correct nearsighted vision, they lack the ability to impede myopia progression. Recent studies indicate that advanced designs of myopia control glasses can effectively slow down this progression by a minimum of 60 percent.
● Cost: From $550 plus the price of the frame.
Our Myopia control technolgy
At Optique, we have in-house access to a comprehensive range of myopia control options and cutting-edge technology. Our expert optometrists specialize in this field, providing services such as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and axial length biometry for precise assessments.
