Myopia Management

Are you having trouble seeing things far away? Are you or your child getting headaches or tired eyes often? This might mean you or your child have myopia, also called nearsightedness.

Our myopia management can help! We aim to slow down myopia and reduce the need for stronger glasses while keeping your eyes healthy.

What is myopia?

Myopia makes distant objects appear blurry while nearby objects remain in sharp focus. This occurs when the eye is slightly elongated, or the front part is overly curved, causing light to focus incorrectly inside the eye. It often occurs in childhood and can worsen until they become adults.

What are the signs of myopia?

Signs of myopia include:

• Trouble seeing faraway objects
• Needing to squint often
• Feeling like your eyes are tired
• Headaches
• Problems when driving or playing sports

Why do people get myopia?

Reasons for myopia can be:

• Family history
• Spending a lot of time indoors or doing tasks up close
• Some kids who have trouble seeing things far away at age 6 might get myopia later

How is myopia diagnosed?

Our eye doctors will:

• Check the health of your eyes
• Test how clearly you see at different distances
• Find out if you need glasses and how strong they should be
• Check the shape of the front of your eye

How do you treat myopia?

Glasses or contacts are common treatments. But there are other ways that might slow down myopia:

• MiYOSMART spectacle lenses adopted D.I.M.S. Technology for effective myopia management and correction of myopic refractive error.
• Atropine: Eye drops that help relax the eye and slow down myopia.
• Orthokeratology: Special contacts are worn at night to change the shape of the eye gently.

If you or your child have trouble seeing things far away, come see us! Our eye doctors will help you find the best treatment for you.

Want to keep your eyes healthy? Book an appointment with us today!

Get in touch

Entrance 7, Shop 105, Keywest Shopping Centre, Cnr. Paardekraal & Viljoen Street, Krugersdorp

46 Shannon Rd, Kenmare, Krugersdorp

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011 273 0107

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061 065 3569