In many children, single vision lenses are an appropriate means of correcting blurred vision and reducing visual discomfort. They are suitable for most vision issues that require glasses or contact lenses, but not for myopia. mykidsvision.org/knowledge-cent…

The Essilor® Stellest™ spectacle lenses is an exciting option available for those who need a spectacle option for myopia control. Read more about it in this article. mykidsvision.org/knowledge-cent…

Myopia in babies and toddlers can be a concern for visual development and also indicate a need to investigate for general health conditions. mykidsvision.org/knowledge-cent…

Does your child have an Apple device? Have you activated the latest ‘Screen Distance’ setting? This could help prevent your child from developing short-sightedness AND it also saves you from monitoring how close your child is holding their screen! mykidsvision.org/knowledge-cent…

How could Apple’s ‘Screen Distance’ setting protect my child’s eyes? Kids are at more risk of developing myopia if they view books or screens closer than 25cm! mykidsvision.org/knowledge-cent…

Did you know that spending time outside can affect your child's visual development? Research has shown that spending time outside can prevent or delay the onset of myopia. mykidsvision.org/knowledge-cent…

☀️ All light is not equal 💡 Did you know that sunlight and indoor light do not deliver the same benefits? Outdoor light is substantially brighter than indoor light (500 times to be precise). mykidsvision.org/knowledge-cent…

😎 Is it necessary to wear sunglasses? 😎 Sun protection is very important for children as a quarter of their lifetime exposure to UV occurs before the age of 18 and children wear sunglasses less than a third as frequently as adults. mykidsvision.org/knowledge-cent… #myopia

🥴 Glare can affect a child's ability to read effectively. It can come from any source of light such as indoor lighting. How can you minimise glare when your child is doing their homework? mykidsvision.org/knowledge-cent…

👁️‍🗨️ What are contact lenses? Contact lenses sit on the surface of the eye - offering a more natural way of correcting vision than glasses. They are an alternative to glasses for functional or aesthetic reasons. mykidsvision.org/knowledge-cent…

Not all contact lenses are created equal. There are soft contact lenses, rigid lenses and orthokeratology lenses. Read more here: mykidsvision.org/knowledge-cent…

What does contact lens comfort have anything to do with shoes? 🥾👠🩴 How comfortable contact lenses are like wearing different shoes - it depends. Read about the analogy here! mykidsvision.org/knowledge-cent…

All contact lenses (except daily disposable contact lenses) need to be cleaned regularly and stored in a clean contact lens case when not worn. This is an important step as this keeps the risk of infection as minimal as possible. mykidsvision.org/knowledge-cent…

It's a MYTH. Myopia occurs when the eyeball grows too long too quickly, mostly in childhood. To say myopia can be cured would suggest the eyeball reverses the growth in length. mykidsvision.org/knowledge-cent…

📣 It's a MYTH. ⁠ ⁠Research has shown that daily eye exercises have no impact on reducing myopia in children or on the stability of their vision over time. ⁠ mykidsvision.org/knowledge-cent… ⁠

📣 It's a MYTH. ⁠ Read more here! mykidsvision.org/knowledge-cent…

📣 It's a MYTH. ⁠ There is no current vitamin that prevents or cures myopia, and all vitamins and supplements should only be taken under the advice of your healthcare professional. mykidsvision.org/knowledge-cent…

📣 It's a MYTH. ⁠ ⁠ Children aged 8 to 12 years actually appear to be safer soft contact lens wearers than teenagers and adults, with a lower risk of eye infection. This is likely due to parental supervision and support. mykidsvision.org/knowledge-cent…

📣 Probably true. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠Read about more myopia myths and facts here mykidsvision.org/knowledge-cent…

📣 It's a FACT. ⁠ ⁠ Increasing time spent outdoors can help protect children's eyes from developing myopia, even if they have a lot of screen time. mykidsvision.org/knowledge-cent…