Understanding Myopia (Short-Sightedness) in Children

Myopia, commonly known as short-sightedness, causes blurred vision for distant objects. As myopia progresses, this blur can also affect vision at closer distances, including arm's length.

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Typically starting around age 5, myopia worsens every few months during childhood and adolescence. It occurs when the eyes grow too quickly and elongate beyond the normal rate of growth.

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In normal eye development, growth stabilizes in the teenage years. However, in myopia, rapid and continuous eye growth persists into early adulthood, leading to ongoing deterioration of vision.

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Traditionally, myopia has been corrected with glasses or contact lenses, which temporarily focus the eye for clear vision but do not address the underlying condition. While spectacles correct vision, they do not slow myopia progression.

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At Aristone Opticians, we offer two approaches to manage myopia in children, both detailed below.