Myopia in Children: A Growing Concern
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is becoming more common among children worldwide. With kids spending more time on digital devices and less time outdoors, the number of young people developing myopia continues to grow.
Why Early Detection Matters. Catching myopia early is essential. With the right treatment and monitoring, we can slow or even stop its progression, helping to preserve your child’s vision and quality of life as they grow.
Our optometrists use the Topcon MYAH—an advanced diagnostic tool—to monitor how your child’s eyes are developing and to evaluate how well their myopia treatment is working.
Why Early Detection Matters
Catching myopia early is essential. With the right treatment and monitoring, we can slow or even stop its progression, helping to preserve your child’s vision and quality of life as they grow.
Our optometrists use the Topcon MYAH—an advanced diagnostic tool—to monitor how your child’s eyes are developing and to evaluate how well their myopia treatment is working.
Topcon MYAH
Your vision deserves the best. That’s why we use the Topcon MYAH—an advanced tool that helps us track eye growth and monitor changes with precision, making myopia care safer, more effective, and tailored to you.
Topcon MYAH is a Breakthrough in Myopia Management
We use the Topcon MYAH to give your child the best possible care. This advanced device helps us closely track how their eyes are growing, making it easier to spot changes early and manage myopia effectively.
Why the MYAH matters:
- Tracks eye growth: One of the most accurate ways to monitor myopia progression.
- Checks eye shape: Maps the cornea to ensure healthy development.
- Understands vision quality: Measures how the eyes respond to light and focus.
- Improves lens fitting: Helps us provide the best fit for specialty contact lenses.
We’re Here to Support You
Managing myopia takes a team approach. With the help of the Topcon MYAH and our expert care, we’re equipped to give your child the best chance at clear, healthy vision for life.
Let’s work together to prevent myopia from holding your child back.
Key Features of the MYAH
- Axial Length Measurement: Tracks how long the eye is growing—one of the most accurate ways to monitor myopia progression.
- Corneal Topography: Maps the shape and curvature of the cornea to assess eye health and detect irregularities.
- Pupillometry & Wavefront Analysis: Evaluates visual quality and pupil response for a deeper understanding of your child’s visual function.
- Contact Lens Fitting Tools: Helps us fit specialty lenses more precisely and comfortably.
Why Axial Length Matters
In a healthy eye, light focuses directly on the retina. In a myopic eye, light focuses in front of the retina because the eye is too long. As the eye continues to grow during childhood and adolescence, this elongation can worsen, making it harder to see clearly without glasses or contact lenses.
By closely monitoring axial length, we can:
- Detect myopia before symptoms appear
- Understand how well treatment is working
- Adjust care plans as needed to ensure the best outcomes
Why the MYAH Is Ideal for Children
Early Detection: The MYAH provides detailed, real-time data about your child’s eyes—allowing for earlier diagnosis and more personalized treatment options.
Progress Tracking: With accurate measurements, we can monitor how your child’s eyes are responding to treatment and make timely adjustments to slow or prevent progression.
Comfortable and Child-Friendly: The MYAH uses non-invasive technology, making eye exams quick and stress-free. This helps kids feel more comfortable during visits and encourages consistent follow-up care.
Your Role as a Parent
- Schedule regular eye exams to catch changes early
- Follow treatment plans recommended by your optometrist
- Support healthy habits like spending more time outdoors and reducing screen time
- Be open to options like:
- Ortho-K or CRT lenses (worn overnight to reshape the cornea)
- Specialty contact lenses or glasses designed for myopia control -“Stellest lenses by ESSILOR”
- Myopia control by prescription eye drops-Atropine
