Understanding Myopia

Myopia, more commonly known as short-sightedness, is a very common eye condition affecting around one in three people in the UK. It causes distant objects to appear blurry while close-up vision remains clear. This happens when light entering the eye focuses in front of the retina instead of directly on it, resulting in a blurred image. Myopia can make everyday activities—like watching TV, playing sports, or seeing the board at school—more difficult without corrective lenses.

Managing Myopia

Myopia management goes beyond simply correcting vision with glasses or contact lenses. It involves a range of modern treatments and strategies designed to slow the progression of short-sightedness in children. Thanks to recent advancements in optical technology, there are now innovative options that can actively influence how myopia develops by carefully managing how light is focused on the retina—while still providing clear vision.

Starting myopia management early is key to achieving the best outcomes. By slowing its progression, these treatments can help reduce the risk of serious vision problems later in life, such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts, and myopic macular degeneration.

Research shows that specially designed contact lenses or spectacle lenses can reduce the progression of myopia by up to 40–60%—most notably within the first few years of treatment. At Cameron-Davies, our experienced team can guide you through the best myopia management options to protect your child’s vision for the future.