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Could Your Child Be Short-Sighted?
We could slow down the progression of Myopia, with ease
More and more children are becoming short sighted, or Myopic, here in Wiltshire and all over the U.K.
Myopia in children can also be called being short-sighted, where distant objects are blurred.
It needs to be dealt with, but how?
It involves prescribing special spectacles or contact lenses, to slow the progression down. Myopia management is important because it's preferable to have a lower, more stable prescription. This means less frequent changes of spectacles or contact lens powers. More importantly, this excessive growth of the eye increases the risk of eye diseases and vision impairment occurring in later life
We supply Mi-Sight Contact Lenses and also Miyosmart Spectacle Lenses, to help your child. Both are easy to wear and we provide ongoing support to monitor the eye health. We also offer flexible Direct Debit options to help, all interest free
By 2050, an estimated 5 billion people, or half the global population, could be affected by short-sightedness
'If one or both parents are short-sighted, the chance of Myopia developing in your child jumps to 25% or 50% more likely'
Jones, et al, IOVS 2007
Myopia is one of the conditions identified by the World Health Organisation as a potential cause of blindness. It is currently estimated that Myopia affects 30% of the world's population, and this number is projected to be nearly 50% by 2050. Projected increases are widely considered to be driven by environmental factors such as decreased outdoors time, increased near work, and high-pressure educational systems especially at young ages.
Alongside us prescribing interventions, follow these tips to help curb Myopia:
Don't Skip Eye Examinations
It's never too early to start considering your child's vision. It is widely recognised that without good vision, children can experience developmental setbacks that could easily be avoided with simple and regular eye examinations. Plus, if your child is 16 or under, the eye exam in completely free.
Watch For Signs of Vision Issues
Headaches, excessive blinking, eye rubbing, and a child feeling tired or cranky are potential warning signs that they are having vision trouble.
Take Regular Breaks
The 20/20/20 Rule is a good guide for parents to follow. Every 20 minutes you need to look up at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. This gives eyes a break and a return to their natural position.
Another developing school of thought is "30/30/Out" - which suggests 30 minutes of screen time at 30cm before heading outside for 30 minutes.
Could Your Child Be Short-Sighted?
We could slow down the progression of Myopia, with ease
More and more children are becoming short sighted, or Myopic, here in Wiltshire and all over the U.K. Myopia in children may also be called being short-sighted, where distant objects are blurred.
It needs to be dealt with, but how?
It involves prescribing special spectacles or contact lenses to slow down the progression. Myopia management is important because it's preferable to have a lower, more stable prescription. This means less frequent changes of spectacles or contact lens powers too. More importantly, this excessive growth of the eye increases risk of eye diseases and vision impairment occurring in later life
We supply Mi-Sight Contact Lenses and also Miyosmart Spectacle Lenses, to help your child. both are easy to wear and we provide ongoing support to monitor the eye health. We also offer flexible Direct Debit options to help, all interest free
By 2050, an estimated 5 billion people, or half the global population, could be affected by short-sightedness
'If one or both parents are short-sighted, the chance of Myopia developing in your child,
Myopia is one of the conditions identified by the World Health Organisation as a potential cause of blindness. It is currently estimated that Myopia affects 30% of the world's population, and this number is projected to be nearly 50% by 2050. Projected increases are widely considered to be driven by environmental factors such as decreased outdoors time, increased near work, and high-pressure educational systems especially at young ages.
Alongside us prescribing interventions, follow these tips to help curb Myopia:
Don't Skip Eye Examinations
It's never too early to start considering your child's vision. It is widely recognised that without good vision, children can experience developmental setbacks that could easily be avoided with simple and regular eye examinations. Plus, if your child is 16 or under, the eye exam in completely free.
Watch For Signs of Vision Issues
Headaches, excessive blinking, eye rubbing, and a child feeling tired or cranky are potential warning signs that they are having vision trouble.
Take Regular Breaks
The 20/20/20 Rule is a good guide for parents to follow. Every 20 minutes you need to look up at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. This gives eyes a break and a return to their natural position.
Another developing school of thought is "30/30/Out" - which suggests 30 minutes of screentime at 30cm before heading outside for 30 minutes.
Could Your Child Be Short-Sighted?
We could slow down the progression of Myopia, with ease
More and more children are becoming short-sighted, or Myopic, here in Wiltshire and all over the U.K. Myopia in children can also be called being short-sighted, where distant objects are blurred. It needs to be dealt with, but how?
It involves prescribing special spectacles or contact lenses, to slow the progression down. Myopia management is important because it's preferable to have a lower, more stable prescription. This means less frequent changes of spectacles or contact lens powers. More importantly, this excessive growth of the eye increases risk of eye diseases and vision impairment occurring in later life
We supply Mi-Sight Contact Lenses and also Miyosmart Spectacle Lenses, to help your child. Both are easy to wear and we provide ongoing support to monitor the eye health. We also offer flexible Direct Debit options to help, all interest free
By 2050, an estimated 5 billion people, or half the global population, could be affected by short-sightedness
'If one or both parents are short-sighted, the chance of Myopia developing in your child jumps to 25% or 50% more likely'
- Jones, et al, IOVS, 2007
Myopia is one of the conditions identified by the World Health Organisation as a potential cause of blindness. It is currently estimated that Myopia affects 30% of the world's population, and this number is projected to be nearly 50% by 2050. Projected increases are widely considered to be driven by environmental factors such as decreased outdoors time, increased near work, and high-pressure educational systems especially at young ages
Alongside us prescribing interventions, follow these tips to help curb Myopia:
Don't Skip Eye Examinations
It's never too early to start considering your child's vision. It is widely recognised that without good vision, children can experience developmental setbacks that could easily be avoided with simple and regular eye examinations. Plus, if your child is 16 or under, the eye exam in completely free
Watch For Signs of Vision Issues
Headaches, excessive blinking, eye rubbing, and a child feeling tired or cranky are potential warning signs that they are having vision trouble
Take Regular Breaks
The 20/20/20 Rule is a good guide for parents to follow. Every 20 minutes you need to look up at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. This gives eyes a break and a return to their natural position.
Another developing school of thought is "30/30/Out" - which suggests 30 minutes of screentime at 30cm before heading outside for 30 minutes
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