What is Myopia and Why Manage It?
Myopia (also called nearsightedness) means the eye becomes anatomically longer, causing light to focus in front of the retina rather than on it.
As the eye lengthens, the retina stretches and thins — increasing the risk of serious eye conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.
Early management is key to preventing long-term complications and maintaining clear, healthy vision.
Why Myopia Control Matters
More Than Just Nearsightedness
The consequences of high myopia are more than just thick glasses. Those with myopia have a higher risk of retinal detachment, blindness, or vision impairment due to myopic macular degeneration (MMD) and myopic retinopathy.
Cases of cataracts and glaucoma also increase with higher severity of myopia.
Thankfully, new advances in myopia control are now actively being researched. Although the literature is still in its infancy, there are several promising studies showing meaningful results.
Myopia Management Options at Tofield Eyecare
Our goal at Tofield Eyecare is to slow the progression of myopia in children so they have fewer eye-health concerns over their lifetime.
We provide a full range of evidence-based treatments
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Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)
Uses a special type of rigid gas permeable contact lens to shape the eye while sleeping. Orthokeratology has been found to slow the progression of myopia approximately 50%
Dr Jeanette Trac and Dr Tiffany Lim have fitted many patients in orthokeratology lenses and have had great success in slowing myopia. To find out more regarding this technology for your child book an appointment with our optometrists.
Atropine Drops
Atropine drops are used to delay the accommodation of children. These drops are specially formulated my a compounding pharmacy.
Drops are used 1 time per day and usually put in at night
When used with Orthokeratology the treatment can be very effective
Multifocal Contact Lenses
Coopervision MiSight Contact Lenses are specifically designed to slow myopia progression.
Dr Jeanette Trac and Dr Tiffany Lim are trained in fitting MiSight Contact Lenses
Fore more info visit: https://misight.com/
Myopia-Control Spectacle Lenses
Our optometrists and opticians work with all the major lens companies in providing you with all the best options for myopia control​ Including Essilor Stellest™, Zeiss Myovision, and Hoya MiYOSMART lenses — all scientifically shown to slow myopia progression.