What Is Myopia?
Myopia causes distant objects to appear blurred while close objects remain clear. It often develops during childhood and may continue to worsen as the eyes grow.
Children with myopia may experience:
- Difficulty seeing the board at school
- Squinting when looking into the distance
- Sitting very close to screens
- Frequent prescription changes
- Headaches or eye strain
Higher levels of myopia can also increase the long-term risk of developing eye health conditions later in life.
Myopia Management Options
At R Millican Opticians, we provide a range of evidence-based myopia management solutions tailored to your child’s individual prescription, lifestyle, and visual needs.
Treatment options may include:
- Specialist myopia management spectacle lenses
- Myopia control contact lenses
- Regular prescription monitoring
- Lifestyle and visual habit guidance
- Ongoing eye health assessments
Our optometrists carefully assess progression rates and discuss the most appropriate management approach for each child.
Why Early Myopia Management Matters
Managing myopia early can help slow prescription progression and reduce the likelihood of higher levels of short-sightedness developing in later years. Regular monitoring also allows us to track visual development and adjust treatment where needed.
We take time to explain every stage of the process to both parents and children, ensuring appointments remain supportive, informative, and comfortable.
Children's Eyewear for Myopia Management
We offer a carefully selected range of children’s frames suitable for myopia management lenses, including lightweight and durable options designed for everyday comfort. Our collection includes trusted brands such as Tomato Glasses and Ray-Ban Junior, alongside NHS children’s eyewear.
