MYOPIA CONTROL LENSES IN SINGAPORE
Myopia Control Spectacles & Contact Lenses
What is myopia and why is myopia management important?
Myopia, commonly known as short-sightedness or near-sightedness, occurs when the eyeball is too long, causing light to focus in front of the retina. Nearby objects can be seen clearly, but the vision is blurred in the distance.
How to Recognize Myopia? | Signs and Symptoms
You can recognise myopia when your child complains about eye strain or if they squint. The progression of myopia can lead to high myopia and, as a result, to a higher risk of other eye problems.
For myopic children especially, it’s essential that they get the best support for their eyes. The prevalence of myopia progression is an increasing problem which highlights the need for myopia control in the form of lenses, not just in Singapore but also globally.
In Asia, almost 90% of young people develop myopia before the age of 20.
ZEISS Myopia Management Lens Solutions
To address the progression of myopia of your child, ZEISS has developed the most comprehensive myopia control lens portfolio, which is a specially designed spectacle for children aged 6 to 12 years old in Singapore and beyond, to give them a better outlook on life.
These myopia control lenses provide uncompromised distance vision and can also help to manage myopia progression compared to standard single vision lenses, without side effects3. For overall protection, the ZEISS Myopia Management Lens Solutions also include full UV protection against the harmful sun rays in Singapore and beyond.
These lenses are developed based on 2 leading scientific approaches that have proven efficacious:
ZEISS Myokids Myopia Control Lens
About 90% of below 20-year-old children develop Myopia, especially in Asia’s urban areas. At Jglasses & Hearing, we provide ZEISS Myopia Management Lens Solutions, which are specifically designed to accommodate optimum vision and manage the progression of nearsightedness for young children between the ages of six and 12, assuring their quality of life.
ZEISS Myovision Pro Myopia Control Lens
ZEISS Myovision Pro is the next generation of nearsightedness management solution with single vision lenses. The lens edges are responsible for controlling myopia, while the centre’s area corrects myopia and ensures clear distance vision for our young glasses’ wearers. Essentially, ZEISS Myopia Management Solutions provide UV protection for children’s eyes and is exceptionally comfortable to wear. Visit us at JGlasses & Hearing to find out more about the right vision solutions for your loved ones.
How to Avoid Myopia? | Behaviour Tips
Aside from choosing the right myopia control solution, there are many ways you can contribute to your child’s eye health. Here are some recommendations which will help manage the progression of myopia.
Support outdoor activities
Studies show that children who are active outdoors have a lower risk and lower progression of myopia. A minimum of 2-3 hours a day spent outdoors is recommended.
Remember UV protection
Wear a cap and protect your child’s eyes from UV light during outdoor activities.
Keep digital devices at a distance
Proper distance from digital devices and upright body posture are good for the back and children’s eyes.
Ensure your child takes breaks
During near visual tasks, such as reading and computing, it is important to take a break after continuous near work. This break should be used to look at objects as far away as possible.
Provide healthy food
Nutrients influence the proper development of the visual system.
Let them get enough sleep
Sleep is important for the restoration of body and neural energy. Too little sleep leads to excessive fatigue and stress in all daily activities, including vision.