Myopia Management for Children in Brisbane
Short-sightedness (myopia) tends to progress through childhood. Myopia management aims to slow that progression — protecting your child's long-term eye health, not just updating their glasses each year. Available at our Holland Park West clinic.
Book an AppointmentWhy slowing myopia matters
Myopia, or short-sightedness, usually begins in childhood and tends to worsen as a child grows. Beyond needing stronger glasses each year, higher levels of myopia are associated with a greater long-term risk of eye-health problems later in life.
Myopia management is a proactive approach that aims to slow how quickly short-sightedness progresses, rather than simply correcting it after the fact.
How myopia management works
We manage myopia using two evidence-based options: purpose-built myopia control spectacle lenses, and soft contact lenses designed specifically to slow myopia progression. Both correct your child's vision day to day while helping to slow how quickly their short-sightedness advances. The most suitable option depends on your child's age, prescription and lifestyle.
At your child's appointment, your optometrist will measure their vision and eye health, talk you through which option suits them, and put a monitoring plan in place to track how their myopia changes over time.
The earlier, the better
Acting early gives the best opportunity to influence how myopia develops. If your child is becoming more short-sighted, squinting, or sitting very close to screens and books, it's worth booking an assessment. We bulk bill all children under 18.
What's included
- Assessment of your child's current myopia
- Myopia control spectacle lens and soft contact lens options
- A personalised plan to monitor progression over time
- A child-friendly approach in a welcoming clinic
- Bulk billed for all children under 18
Common questions
Ready to book?
Book an appointment online, or call us on (07) 3394 2412. No referral needed.
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