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25.01.2022 A little Friday fun. Do you agree? #myopia #feelingsofpower #myopiameme Photo credit: Bobby Tilman

25.01.2022 Can myopic parents prevent their child from becoming myopic? There is a certain genetic risk that's inescapable. In general, the chances that two myopic parents will have a myopic child, at least for European heritage, is about 40 percent. But if the child of two myopic parents doesnt spend much time outdoors, their chance of becoming nearsighted increases to about 60 percent.... If the same child spends about two hours outdoors every day, the chances of becoming myopic drop to 20 percent. Source: https://insights.osu.edu/health/myopia #myopia #myopiaandoutdoors #geneticsinmyopia #hereditarymyopia #inheritedmyopia

25.01.2022 MiyoSmart are award-winning spectacle lenses for kids clinically proven to control myopia progression by 60 percent. If you are in Sydney and interested in getting your child fitted for MiyoSmart lenses, send us a DM. #MiyoSmart #SydneyMiyoSmart #MiyoSmartSydney #myopia #myopiacontrol

25.01.2022 Don't just blame technology. Myopia in kids was rising long before they took to the screens. Read more. #myopia #shortsightedness

25.01.2022 Myopia book recommendation! Amanda the Panda: Outdoor play keeps myopia away! #amandathepanda https://www.asianscientist.com//amanda-the-panda-book-out/

24.01.2022 How much are children actually looking at screens? A study conducted in Philadelphia suggested that at age four, half of children had their own television and three-quarters had their own mobile devices. Another study suggested that teenagers dedicate double the time to smartphone use than they do to all other near work, and each younger age group spends more time in bed on the devices than the one before them. A 2011 study published in the Journal of Paediatrics suggested 47...% of children were spending more than two hours a day on screen time for entertainment, and by 2019 that number had skyrocketed to 98% in the US. Source: Myopia Profile - Here is the link for a full reading https://www.myopiaprofile.com/myopia-epidemic-screens/ #myopia #myopiaprofile #myopiakids #shortsightedness

24.01.2022 Is your child spending prolonged hours on digital devices? Find out how the right blue light control coating can be beneficial!

24.01.2022 You may have heard about MiyoSmart lenses, designed to slow down myopia progression in children by up to 60%. MiyoSmart uses the DIMS technology (or defocus incorporated multiple segments). How does DIMS technology work in MiyoSmart? #DIMS #MiyoSmart #defocusincorporatedmultiplesegments #myopiacontrol #defocus

24.01.2022 Myopia treatment should be individualised because not all eyes are the same. Our optometrists take the time to consider every factor which contributes to your childs myopia including the risk for progression, degree of refractive error, suitability to a specific strategy, the effectiveness of the strategy and your ability to have access to it. Send us a message if you want to book a consultation with our Sydney optometrist in a location thats near you. https://www.healio.com//myopia-treatment-must-be-individua #myopia #myopiatreatment #Sydneymyopia #myopiakidsclinic

23.01.2022 Coronavirus eye safety. Worth reading. #coronavirus ttps://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/coronavirus-covid19-eye-infection-pinkeye?fbclid=IwAR1K24QVz1MiC56Hr3-zCwDgjyvv7rJ2SjwHt2AlY7nIZIhOGrtBwSGLs5Y

22.01.2022 Disney Fairies Tinkerbell Coloring Pages

22.01.2022 By 2050, half the world will be shortsighted. :O Read on. #myopia #myopiaawareness

22.01.2022 Kids arent adults that are scaled down to size. For a child, measurements taken to fit spectacles is different than that of an adult. Kids need spectacles that fit well, with the lenses positioned correctly for ultimate vision correction. If you child needs spectacles, make sure not to order without fitting. It is important that the frames you choose and the size you choose will be comfortable to wear and will stay in place.... if you are in Sydney and need spectacles for your child, send us a message and we will connect you with our behavioural optometrist to ensure that your childs prescription is up-to-date and that there are no other vision problems. Our qualified optical dispenser will then help fit and choose your childs spectacles to ensure the proper fit. If your childs myopia continues to progress, you can discuss other treatment options with our optometrist as well. By keeping updated with the recent myopia control methods, our optometrists have helped many kids and adult preserve their vision and prevent myopia from getting worse. #Sydneyoptometrist #myopia #myopiacontrol

22.01.2022 Can single-vision spectacles and contact lenses prevent myopia from progressing? Single vision spectacle lenses and contact lenses are commonly prescribed for myopia and more recently refractive surgery has become a popular option. While these treatments correct the myopic refractive error, they do not slow the accompanying eye growth or retard the physiological changes associated with excessive axial elongation. (Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/) There are many proven w...ays to help slow down myopia. Send us a message if you are in Sydney, and we will hook you up with our optometrist to discuss about slowing down myopia progression in you or your child. #myopia #myopiaprogression

22.01.2022 Did you know? The main concern over myopia is not just about how many people around the globe need glasses or contact lenses to see. People with severe nearsightedness, or high myopia, possess a greater risk of serious complications such as retinal detachment, macular degeneration, premature cataracts and glaucoma. (American Academy of Ophthalmology) If you or your child has myopia that is steadily progressing, we can help you do something about it.... #MyopiaKids #myopia #Sydneymyopia

22.01.2022 Is there a cure for myopia? While there is no easy cure for myopia, a balance of activities, near or far, indoors or outdoors, is important to help keep myopia under control. If you are from Sydney, ask us about the latest in myopia control options today and we can schedule you for an appointment to sit down with our optometrist and talk about treatment options that will work best for you or your child.... #myopiacontrol #cureformyopia #myopiatreatment #myopiacure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZdXeqz-9Pg

21.01.2022 Heres a timely read about myopia management in the era of COVID-19 http://reviewofmm.com/myopia-management-in-the-era-of-covi/ #myopiamanagement #covid19 #myopia #myopiaprogression #shortsighted

20.01.2022 Data indicates that nearly half of the world will be nearsighted (myopic) by the year 2050. Are we taking this health concern seriously enough? If you are concerned about childhood myopia and need help to stop it from progressing, send us a message. Our Sydney optometrists can help. #myopia #myopiaepidemic #TEDtalks

19.01.2022 Binocular vision dysfunctions and myopia are two separate conditions, but the reality is many young myopes do not have a single diagnosis and will likely present with co-morbid binocular dysfunctions. How do we approach treatment? Do we treat one before the other or treat simultaneously? Dr SooJin Nam Optometrist shares valuable insight.

18.01.2022 What is a dioptre? Optometrists measure the focusing power of your eye using dioptres. This is a technical term for how strong a lens would have to be to give you focused vision. The higher the numbers the stronger your lens will be. Low myopia usually describes myopia of 3.00 dioptres or less.... Moderate myopia usually describes myopia between 3.00 and 6.00 dioptres. High myopia usually describes myopia of 6.00 or more. Has your dioptre requirement changed? If your vision with your current prescription glasses arent as clear as they used to be, visit your local optometrist for an assessment. #myopia #prescriptionglasses

18.01.2022 Are you myopic and a new parent or have a young child? Here's how to asses their risk of myopia onset and progression. https://www.myopiaprofile.com/assessing-risk-of-myopia-ons/

18.01.2022 Myopia (or short-sightedness) has become a fast-rising global epidemic. According to the World Health Organisation, 30% of the worlds population is currently myopic and is projected to increase to 50% (half the worlds population!) by 2050. Uncontrolled myopia increases your childs risk for sight-threatening diseases. If your child has myopia that has been unchecked for more than 2 years, please schedule for an appointment with us at any of our Sydney locations. Bankstown ...(02) 9790 5343 Broadway (02) 9211 6635 Chullora (02) 9642 7799 Hillsdale (02) 9311 4600 Kareela (02) 9528 2041 Roselands (02) 9740 4675 #myopiakids #myopia #myopiakidsclinic

17.01.2022 HIgh Myopia and its Risks Read about it here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6688422/.... #highmyopia #myopiarisks #shortsighted #uncontrolledmyopia

16.01.2022 This infographic video helps explain myopia in great detail. #myopia #myopiavideo #myopiainfographic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWqrnsDtmpU

16.01.2022 Have you heard about the "smart" lens designed to slow down myopia in children? #MyoSmart #myopia #smartlens #stopmyopia #myopiaprogression

16.01.2022 Have you heard? By 2050 half the worlds population is projected to become myopic...and this is based on scientific research. So, what to do next? #myopia #2050

15.01.2022 "Myopia is not a simple refractive error, but an eyesight-threatening disease." https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27898441/

15.01.2022 "Myopia isn't so bad...right? After all you can still achieve clear vision with spectacles." Myopia is too common that many parents think its not such a big deal. Wearing spectacles to see clearly isnt so bad, right? But the real concern: Myopia tends to progress as your childs eyes continue to develop and will likely get worse if spectacles are your only solution. Is you child's myopia progressing? Let us help you find a treatment solution other than single-vision spectac...les. Send us a message today. #myopia #stopmyopia #myopiaprogression #shortsightedness

15.01.2022 Who is at risk of developing myopia? #myopia #shortsighted #nearsighted #myopiarisk

11.01.2022 Just because your child has myopia doesnt mean they cant wear sunglasses! Sunglasses are important to block harmful UV rays...and not just on sunny days too! Ask us about prescription sunglasses for your child. #prescriptionsunglasses

11.01.2022 Kids aren't adults that are scaled down to size. For a child, measurements taken to fit spectacles is different than that of an adult. Kids need spectacles that fit well, with the lenses positioned correctly for ultimate vision correction. If you child needs spectacles, make sure not to order without fitting. It is important that the frames you choose and the size you choose will be comfortable to wear and will stay in place.... if you are in Sydney and need spectacles for your child, send us a message and we will connect you with our behavioural optometrist to ensure that your child's prescription is up-to-date and that there are no other vision problems. Our qualified optical dispenser will then help fit and choose your child's spectacles to ensure the proper fit. If your child's myopia continues to progress, you can discuss other treatment options with our optometrist as well. By keeping updated with the recent myopia control methods, our optometrists have helped many kids and adult preserve their vision and prevent myopia from getting worse. #Sydneyoptometrist #myopia #myopiacontrol

11.01.2022 A glimpse at the eveyday life of someone with "hypermyopia", the term he used to describe his myopia of -11.0, without his glasses. #myopia #hypermyopia

11.01.2022 "Myopia isnt so bad...right? After all you can still achieve clear vision with spectacles." Myopia is too common that many parents think its not such a big deal. Wearing spectacles to see clearly isnt so bad, right? But the real concern: Myopia tends to progress as your childs eyes continue to develop and will likely get worse if spectacles are your only solution. Is you childs myopia progressing? Let us help you find a treatment solution other than single-vision spectac...les. Send us a message today. #myopia #stopmyopia #myopiaprogression #shortsightedness

10.01.2022 As soon as parents identify myopia in children, it should be treated immediately. Read more from The Asian Parent: https://sg.theasianparent.com/control-myopia-child-theres-n

09.01.2022 Nearsightedness, or myopia, as it is medically termed, is a vision condition in which people can see close objects clearly, but objects farther away appear blurred. People with myopia can have difficulty clearly seeing a movie or TV screen, a whiteboard in school or while driving. Myopia occurs if the eyeball is too long or the cornea (the clear front cover of the eye) is too curved. As a result, the light entering the eye isnt focused correctly, and distant objects look blurred. Source: https://www.aoa.org/

09.01.2022 Do you have a child with myopia, or do you have myopia yourself? Read about the Impact of Myopia and High Myopia from the World Health Organisation: https://www.who.int/blindness/causes/MyopiaReportforWeb.pdf

08.01.2022 Dont just blame technology. Myopia in kids was rising long before they took to the screens. Read more. #myopia #shortsightedness

08.01.2022 A nice little graphic from Hoya explaining what Myopia is!

08.01.2022 Do spectacles with the correct prescription ruin your vision? The answer is no; if anything, they may prevent your vision from getting worse. However, for myopia that is continuing to progress, we have more treatment options that are proven to slow down or stop myopia progression. Send us a direct message. #myopia #myopiakids

07.01.2022 The 10 common myths about myopia that every parent and guardian should know. If you are concerned about your childs myopia getting worse, book in for an assessment in one of our clinics in Sydney for tailor-fit myopia control treatment. #myopia #myopiaprogression #shortsighted #myopiacontrol

07.01.2022 Myopia cases are globally on the rise especially in Asian countries. What may be the cause? "The recent myopia boom is attributed primarily to the educational pressure in Asian countries, which prompts children to read for long hours, often under poor lighting and on computer screens. This practice severely limits the time spent outdoors and reduces exposure to sunlight and far vision." Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31873785/... #myopia #shortsighted #nearsighted

06.01.2022 Are we taking myopia seriously enough? Data indicates that nearly half of the world will be nearsighted (myopic) by the year 2050. This video gives us so much insight regarding myopia, how it is affecting us today, and in the future. #myopia #myopiaprogression

06.01.2022 Why wear contact lenses for sport? Contact lenses can be liberating for full-time spectacle wearers engaging in active sports, for these reasons: It reduces the risk of eye injuries due to glasses... Glasses may not able to stay in place all the time, especially with contact sports Spectacle lenses can fog and smudge easily, causing blurry vision that could affect the wearer’s performance Some sports require wearing helmets or headgear that will not accommodate glasses. (Source: Myopia Profile) Aside from daytime contact lenses, another option which is recommended by eyecare professionals is Ortho-k. Read more about ortho-K in Orthok Clinic. #myopia #myopiaprofile #shortsightedness #contactlensesforkids #contactlenses

06.01.2022 A mother's myopia story: "If you as a parent can locate an optometrist in your area who practices myopia management then this will be a breeze for you and your child. But if your optometrist cannot provide the myopia treatments your child needs, it’s worth doing the research to find one who can." #myopia #myopiatreatment #myopiacontrol

05.01.2022 Did you know? High myopia increases the risk of retinal detachment, glaucoma, and the early development of cataracts. If you or your child has myopia thats steadily progressing, ask us about treatment options before it gets worse. Our team of optometrists are very passionate about myopia control and will do what we can to help slow down or even stop its progression.... #myopia #myopiakids #myopiakidsclinic

05.01.2022 Many young Australians are now studying from home due to the Coronavirus pandemic. This means more time spent indoors. However, spending insufficient time outside has been linked with an increased risk of developing myopia, an eye condition that develops earlier in life and has long-term health consequences, including vision loss. Australia has a relatively low prevalence of myopia in young adults of 20-25 per cent, partly attributed to Australian children spending more time... outside. The solution is simple in principle encourage children, adolescents and young adults, particularly those studying from home, to spend a portion of their time outside, either around the home or exercising outside the home, but this should be within the bounds of COVID-19 restrictions. #myopia #indoortime #myopiaprevention #MyopiaKids #MyopiaKidsClinic #onlineschool #newnormal https://www.news-medical.net//COVID-19-restrictions-may-ha

04.01.2022 Is your child a pre-myope (someone with a high likelihood of developing myopia)? What features define a pre-myope? Here is a checklist of risks for pre-myopia and/or myopia development, with the last highlighted as the key risk factor defining pre-myopia, independent of the others.... Age (5-9 years old) Asian ethnicity Parental myopia Binocular vision disorders Insufficient outdoor time Excessive time spent on near work Refractive error (Being less than +0.75D at age 6-7) (Source: Myopia Profile) If you and/or your spouse have myopia, there is a higher risk of your child developing it too. If you say yes to the above factors (or most of them), let our behavioural optometrists assess your child so that we can start delaying the onset or prevention as soon as possible. #myopia #premyope

04.01.2022 Did you know? 86% of law school students (>21 years old) who had myopia experienced myopia progression during their 3 years. Source: https://www.academia.edu//Myopia_and_Its_Progression_in_Th... #myopia #myopiaprogression #lawstudents

04.01.2022 Just because your child has myopia doesn't mean they can't wear sunglasses! Sunglasses are important to block harmful UV rays...and not just on sunny days too! Ask us about prescription sunglasses for your child. #prescriptionsunglasses

03.01.2022 There are a few ways to treat progressing myopia. Find out which myopia control treatment is the best for your child. #myopia #myopiacontrol #myopiacontroltreatments http://www.eyecarekids.com.au/my/myopia-control-treatments/

03.01.2022 Myopia Studies This is a table of the growth curves of myopia-related parameters to clinically monitor the refractive development in Chinese schoolchildren. This study is aimed to approach and apply preventive treatments against the development of myopia at an early age with the aim to reduce the risk of developing high amounts of myopic refractive errors. For more information, click here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00417-019-04290-6

02.01.2022 Are you myopic and a new parent or have a young child? Heres how to asses their risk of myopia onset and progression. https://www.myopiaprofile.com/assessing-risk-of-myopia-ons/

02.01.2022 If you want to fight myopia, take it outside! #fightmyopia #myopia

02.01.2022 Can myopic parents prevent their child from becoming myopic? There is a certain genetic risk thats inescapable. In general, the chances that two myopic parents will have a myopic child, at least for European heritage, is about 40 percent. But if the child of two myopic parents doesnt spend much time outdoors, their chance of becoming nearsighted increases to about 60 percent.... If the same child spends about two hours outdoors every day, the chances of becoming myopic drop to 20 percent. Source: https://insights.osu.edu/health/myopia #myopia #myopiaandoutdoors #geneticsinmyopia #hereditarymyopia #inheritedmyopia

01.01.2022 Ortho-k is one of the most researched and proven methods (to date) to keep myopia from progressing. Read here what evidence say about Ortho-k for myopia management. Most people are good candidates for Ortho-k, but not all. If you want to know if you are a suitable candidate, send a message to us or Orthok Clinic to enquire about a suitability assessment. #myopia #myopiacontrol #orthok #orthokeratology