Eye tests for Myopia (Nearsightedness)
Eye tests are vital to regularly check for myopia or nearsightedness in adults and children. Millions of people throughout the world suffer from myopia, a common refractive problem that results in hazy distance vision when the eye cannot focus light properly on the retina.
Squinting, headaches, and trouble seeing distant objects are some myopia symptoms that can make it difficult to do daily tasks like driving, watching movies or sports, or recognising faces from a distance. It is advised to book an appointment with your optician for an eye checkup if you encounter any of these symptoms.
Squinting, headaches, and trouble seeing distant objects are some myopia symptoms that can make it difficult to do daily tasks like driving, watching movies or sports, or recognising faces from a distance. It is advised to book an appointment with your optician for an eye checkup if you encounter any of these symptoms.
Myopia in Children
Young children can develop myopia as well, so it's important to identify it and treat it as soon as possible to prevent future vision issues. Parents should watch out for any indicators of visual impairment in children with myopia, such as sitting close to the television or holding books very close when reading. Children with myopia may not be aware that their vision is hazy.
Routine Eye Tests
At Gillian Gervais Opticians, we advise routine eye exams to maintain good eyesight health. We provide thorough eye exams using cutting-edge technology, which includes testing for myopia, astigmatism, and other visual issues. Additionally, our skilled optometrists will assess the overall condition of your eyes and offer personalised suggestions for preserving perfect vision.
We offer free annual sight tests for all children who are registered with the Health Service and attending full time education - up to their 19th birthday. You can check on the health service website or give us a call to see if you or any of your family qualify for free sight tests.
Myopia is generally a progressive condition which gets worse as children grow. In the past, the average age of onset was approximately 12years old. Now, with so much close vision being used, it is common at the age of 8 years. The younger the child starts being short sighted, the worse it will be.
We offer free annual sight tests for all children who are registered with the Health Service and attending full time education - up to their 19th birthday. You can check on the health service website or give us a call to see if you or any of your family qualify for free sight tests.
Myopia is generally a progressive condition which gets worse as children grow. In the past, the average age of onset was approximately 12years old. Now, with so much close vision being used, it is common at the age of 8 years. The younger the child starts being short sighted, the worse it will be.
Helping with Myopia
We now have several ways of controlling this progression using specialised contact lenses and spectacle lenses. This is where our Night Lenses come into their own. We have been providing Night Lenses for 20 years and have proven over and over again how they prevent or at least slow down progression by 50%.
3 things to do to help reduce myopia.
• Can the child watch his programmes/YouTube etc on a smart TV, so pushing their horizon out, instead of on a tablet or mobile phone.
• If the child is working within 30 cms, for example on a screen or a book, limit this to 30 minutes at a time, with a break in between each session.
• Children should have 2 hours of outdoor play per day to ensure their vision is being exercised.
Our team of professionals will help you choose the ideal eyewear for your requirements while taking into account your lifestyle, tastes, and spending limit.
We advise making an appointment with us right away if you have a family history of vision loss or are exhibiting any myopia symptoms.
Don't let myopia interfere with your everyday activities; make an appointment with us right now to start on the path to better eye health.
3 things to do to help reduce myopia.
• Can the child watch his programmes/YouTube etc on a smart TV, so pushing their horizon out, instead of on a tablet or mobile phone.
• If the child is working within 30 cms, for example on a screen or a book, limit this to 30 minutes at a time, with a break in between each session.
• Children should have 2 hours of outdoor play per day to ensure their vision is being exercised.
Our team of professionals will help you choose the ideal eyewear for your requirements while taking into account your lifestyle, tastes, and spending limit.
We advise making an appointment with us right away if you have a family history of vision loss or are exhibiting any myopia symptoms.
Don't let myopia interfere with your everyday activities; make an appointment with us right now to start on the path to better eye health.