The causes of childhood myopia are primarily attributed to the elongation of the eyeball, which causes the light to focus in front of the retina, resulting in blurred distance vision. The growth rate of the eyeball is influenced by genetic factors, visual habits, and the amount of time spent engaging in outdoor activities during the day. The age range of six to fourteen is considered the peak period for the progression of myopia in children. With the changing educational methods, children are inevitably exposed to electronic devices as learning tools in the classroom. Prolonged usage of these devices can increase the risk of myopia progression. Therefore, it is important for parents to initiate childhood myopia control programs for their children as early as possible, as it can significantly reduce the chances of developing eye conditions in the future.

Vision screenings conducted at health clinics are considered "screening" in nature and can determine whether a child's vision meets the required standards. However, relying solely on these screenings may lead to missed opportunities for timely preventive treatment. With the increasing exposure of children to electronic devices in recent years, if myopia develops and is not effectively treated and controlled, the progression can be rapid and beyond expectations. Therefore, regular eye examinations are necessary to detect and address any vision abnormalities in a timely manner, ensuring appropriate preventive and therapeutic measures are implemented.

Don't worry too much. Parents can first take their child to an eye clinic for a detailed examination. We provide a range of comprehensive eye tests, and the doctor will make a diagnosis and provide appropriate treatment options and relevant preventive control recommendations.

Visual Acuity・Refraction・Colour Vision・Stereoposis・Binocular Vision・Intraocular Pressure・Cycloplegic Refraction・Fundus Imaging・Corneal Topography (for contact lens fitting)・OCT (for monitoring treatment effectiveness)・Retinal Defocus Measurement (using Clarity Exclusive MRT Instrument)・Axial Length Measurement・Ocular Health Assessment・Clinical Diagnosis Report and Myopia Control Recommendations

Firstly, it's important to understand that the primary cause of myopia is the elongation of the eyeball. The design of conventional single-focus eyeglasses is aimed at focusing the central image onto the macula, the central area of the retina. While this corrects central vision, the peripheral image falls behind the retina. In order to obtain clear imaging in the periphery, the peripheral retina continuously elongates towards the back, resulting in axial elongation of the eye, which is commonly referred to as myopia progression.
Indeed, not wearing glasses or wearing inadequate prescription glasses when having myopia can actually lead to faster progression of myopia. Without proper vision correction, it not only affects daily life but also contributes to a vicious cycle of "getting worse as you see more." Especially in children, in order to see objects clearly, they may develop the habit of squinting, which can further impact the degree of astigmatism.

Currently, research has shown four methods that can effectively control myopia and slow down the elongation of the eyeball. These methods include atropine eye drops, orthokeratology (commonly known as Ortho-K lenses), myopia control glasses, and myopia control contact lenses. Each of these methods has its own advantages, and their effectiveness is comparable, so it cannot be generalized. The mechanism of myopia control differs for atropine eye drops compared to the other three methods, and the best myopia control results can be achieved when used in combination. The doctor will discuss with the parents the most suitable and effective approach based on the child's degree of myopia and the rate of axial elongation.