Myopia Control Clinic
A Myopia Control Clinic focuses on slowing the progression of myopia (short-sightedness) in children and teenagers.With increasing screen time and reduced outdoor activity, myopia is becoming more common and more severe at an early age.
Early diagnosis and timely intervention can help protect long-term eye health and reduce the risk of future vision complications.
What Is Myopia?
Myopia is a condition in which distant objects appear blurry, while near objects remain clear. It usually begins in childhood and tends to progress as the child grows.
If not controlled early, high myopia can increase the risk of:
- Retinal problems
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Permanent vision impairment later in life
Why Myopia Control Is Important
Myopia is not just about wearing glasses. Progressive myopia can affect eye structure and long-term vision.
Myopia control helps to:
- Slow down the increase in eye power
- Reduce the risk of high myopia in adulthood
- Protect retinal and optic nerve health
- Improve quality of life and visual comfort
Early treatment gives the best results.
Who Needs Myopia Control?
A child may benefit from myopia control if they:
- Have increasing spectacle power every year
- Hold books or mobile devices very close
- Sit close to the television
- Complain of blurred distance vision
- Have one or both parents with high myopia
- Spend long hours on screens with limited outdoor activity
Myopia Control Evaluation
At the Myopia Control Clinic, a detailed eye assessment is performed, including:
- Accurate refraction after dilation
- Measurement of eye growth (axial length, if required)
- Binocular vision and focusing assessment
- Lifestyle and screen-time evaluation
- Family history analysis
This helps in creating a personalized myopia control plan.
Follow-Up & Monitoring
Myopia control is a long-term process and requires regular follow-up visits to ensure the treatment is working effectively.
- Monitoring changes in eye power
- Assessing treatment effectiveness
- Adjusting the treatment plan when needed
Consistency and timely follow-ups are the key to successful myopia control.
Why Choose a Myopia Control Clinic?
A dedicated Myopia Control Clinic focuses on preventing myopia progression, not just correcting vision.