Slowing the progression of Myopia in children

Two separate studies performed over the last 5 years have indicated that we can retard the increase of nearsightedness in predisposed children with the simple use of multifocal contact lenses. Studies by Karla Zadnick, Jerome Legerton, Thomas Aller and Nicola Anstice have independantly confirmed that children of myopic parents who wear multifocal contact lenses can reduce the axial (length) growth of the eye and reduce the tendancy toward myopia.

We have been applying Airoptix Multifocal lenses on children 5-12 with great results. These lenses are monthly wear and can be worn 1 week continuously. We have concluded that we can stop the increase in myopia in 80% of our patients. The studies confirmed what we are finding.

Myopia is epidemic and increasing especially in the Asian population.

If you are concerned about your child, let’s see if we can help you.