Myopia Control
Myopia (short-sightedness) is a condition that makes objects in the distance difficult to see clearly.
The increasing prevalence of high myopia over the past few decades has become of significant concern, largely due to the numerous comorbidities associated with it. These include glaucoma, macula degeneration and retinal detachment.
There are currently several evidence-supported treatments available that aim to slow myopia progression.
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Myopia Control Spectacle Lens
New designs of spectacle lenses for myopia control has special "diffusion" technologies. They work by blurring the image that falls on the peripheral retina and sending a targeted signal to the myopic eye, aimed at slowing down axial length growth.
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Note: standard single vision lenses DOES NOT slow down myopia progression
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Myopia Control Soft Contact Lenses
Soft contact lenses designed for myopia control are worn during the day and dispose at the end of the day. It has multiple focal points to provide clear central vision while blurring the image that falls on the peripheral retina, slowing down eye elongation and hence myopia progression.
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Note: Standard single vision soft contact lens DOES NOT slow down myopia progression.
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Orthokeratology
Rigid contact lenses worn at asleep that temporarily reshape the cornea (clear tissue at the front of the eye). Wearers wake up with clear vision and therefore may not require glasses or contact lenses during the day. Ortho K is a non-surgical, completely reversible therapy and its effects will last as long as the lenses are worn regularly.
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Stores that provide orthokeratology services: ​​​​​​​
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iContact Doncaster
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iContact Glen Waverley
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iContact Westfield Knox
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Atropine Eye Drop
A low concentration of prescription-only medication that is instilled nightly and can be obtained from a compounding pharmacy. It does not provide any form of vision correction and hence additional spectacle, contact lens or orthokeratology wear is still required. It can be prescribed in combination with the other therapies mentioned here.
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Axial Length Measurement
Axial length measurement with an optical biometer instruction measures the physical depth of the eye. It is an important parameter in monitoring myopia progression. Axial length measurements can be up to 10 times more sensitive in detecting changes in myopia compared to refraction measurements.
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Stores that provide axial length measurement:
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iContact Doncaster
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iContact Glen Waverley
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iContact Knox
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