Eyelines Opticians in Sevenoaks (01732 460 317) now offers vision therapy and specialised eyeglasses to slow myopia progression in children and adults, addressing the increasing prevalence of short-sightedness in the UK population.
-- Eyelines Opticians of Sevenoaks, Kent, has introduced customised vision therapy and specially designed eyeglasses aimed at controlling myopia progression in both children and adults. This service addresses the growing prevalence of myopia in the UK population, which now affects approximately 10% of children aged 10-12 and 25% of teenagers.
For more information about myopia control services, visit https://www.eyelines.co.uk/family-eyecare/myopia-control
Myopia, commonly known as short-sightedness, typically worsens during childhood and adolescence. The condition has been starting at younger ages and progressing more rapidly in recent years, potentially leading to serious eye health complications in adulthood. Eyelines aims to slow this progression through evidence-based interventions.
The office's myopia control options include specially designed glasses that modify peripheral vision focus while maintaining clear central vision, and specialised contact lenses. These treatments work by changing how light is focused on different parts of the retina while still providing clear vision. For some patients, orthokeratology (Ortho-K) lenses may be appropriate, which are worn overnight to temporarily reshape the cornea.
Research indicates these treatments can reduce myopia progression by 40% to 60%, with most effects occurring early in the treatment period. This reduction is typically observed over one to three years, though treatment may need to continue to maintain the benefits.
By slowing myopia progression, these interventions may result in lower prescription strengths, reducing dependence on corrective lenses and potentially decreasing the risk of myopia-related eye conditions later in life. While these treatments don't eliminate myopia, they can significantly moderate its development during critical growth years.
Parents of children with myopia are increasingly seeking these specialised treatments as awareness grows about the potential long-term implications of high myopia.
"Our myopia management vision therapy reduces the rate of progression of your child's short-sightedness, using special contact lenses or glasses," said a spokesperson for the practice. "Your child's final projected prescription can be reduced significantly, reducing their dependency on glasses whilst reducing the risk of glaucoma, cataracts, and retinal detachment that comes with myopia."
Eyelines Opticians is headed by owner and optometrist Neil Donnelly, who has provided eye care services to Sevenoaks residents since 1985. The practice specialises in comprehensive eye health services for patients of all ages, addressing various vision problems and eye conditions, including dry eyes and other ocular health issues.
For additional information about Eyelines Opticians and their complete range of eye care services, visit https://www.eyelines.co.uk
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Name: Neil Donnelly
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Organization: Eyelines Opticians
Address: 88 High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1LP, United Kingdom
Website: https://www.eyelines.co.uk
Source: NewsNetwork
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