Myopia Management
Myopia, or short-sightedness, is a common condition where distant objects appear blurry while close objects can be seen clearly.
With the increasing prevalence of myopia, particularly among children, it is crucial to manage and slow its progression to protect long-term vision health.
Understanding Myopia
Myopia occurs when the eyeball grows too long, or the cornea is too curved, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it.
This results in difficulty seeing distant objects clearly. While myopia often begins in childhood, it can progress rapidly if not managed properly.
Why Myopia Management is Important
Unmanaged myopia can lead to higher degrees of short-sightedness, which increases the risk of developing serious eye conditions later in life, such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.
Early intervention and ongoing management are key to reducing these risks and maintaining good vision.
Our Myopia Management Services
Regular eye exams are essential for detecting and monitoring myopia.
Our optometrists use advanced diagnostic tools to assess the extent of myopia and track its progression over time.We offer specialised contact lenses designed for myopia control, such as orthokeratology (ortho-k) lenses and multifocal contact lenses.
These lenses are worn overnight or during the day to reshape the cornea or alter the focus, helping to slow the progression of myopia.We provide prescription glasses with lenses specifically designed to manage myopia.
These may include multifocal or bifocal lenses that help control the eye's focusing mechanisms, reducing eye strain and slowing myopia progression.Our optometrists offer guidance on lifestyle changes and visual environment adjustments that can help manage myopia.
Recommendations may include encouraging more outdoor activities, reducing screen time, and ensuring proper lighting for reading and close-up tasks.Every patient is unique, and so is their myopia management plan. We develop personalised strategies tailored to each individual's needs, combining various treatments and monitoring methods to achieve the best outcomes.
What our patients say
"I would thoroughly recommend Angus Optix.
Nicola was very professional, didn't rush me, was clear in her explanations. I will be going back again."
What our patients say
"My wife has been struggling with her vision for two years. She has been provided with glasses by a well known chain of commercial opticians who have tried to improve her sight. She has been assessed by NHS specialists in Tayside who have told her that they can do nothing to remedy the situation.
Two weeks after visiting Angus Optix she has a prism on her glasses that has made a great improvement. Angus Optix has up-to-date knowledge of advances in opthalmic science and the ability to apply them for the benefit of its customers. Need I say more?"
What our patients say
"Very friendly and efficient"
Choosing your glasses
Once your eye test has been completed, your results will be handed over to our dispensing optician or a clinical assistant to help you choose the right glasses and take any measurements associated with this.
We have a wide range of frames and lenses to choose from, suiting many different styles and budgets.
It is important that you choose a pair of glasses that you feel happy with, and we will make any minor alterations to the frames to ensure they fit properly and a comfortable to wear.
