Here at Owen Aves we have access to the latest technology in both contact and spectacle lenses, to help slow the progression of myopia. It is estimated that by 2050, half the population will be myopic. Whilst genetics imply that myopia is often handed down through the generations, lifestyle, increased time indoors and on screens are now making it increasingly prevalent.
Slowing the progression of myopia aims to avoid or reduce high levels of short-sightedness that require thick, corrective spectacles.
High levels of myopia are also associated with serious eye problems in later life, such as cataracts and retinal detachment.
This is why having regular sight tests are important, especially once a child begins education.
No signs: Children do not always mention having a problem as they do not realise their vision should not be blurry
Having regular sight tests, especially once a child begins education, is important because slowing the progression of myopia aims to avoid or reduce high levels of short-sightedness that require, corrective spectacles, which are also associated with serious eye problems in later life.
Myopia or short sightedness, is a condition that results in difficulty with seeing distant objects clearly. It is usually caused by the eye being slightly too long.
There are believed to be many factors which contribute to myopia including genetic and environmental.
In children myopia can progress more quickly.
Owen Aves have accreditation to use the very latest spectacles and contact lenses to try to slow the rate of myopia progression.
