Myopia Management Clinic For
Growing Eyes
We pride ourselves on providing comprehensive care for young eyes.
At Dixon Hempenstall Opticians, we are proud to announce the opening of our new Myopia Management Clinic dedicated to children’s eye care. It's crucial to have your child's eyes tested regularly to detect and address any vision issues early on.
Did you know that by 2050, it is predicated that half the worlds population will be myopic?
Taking action now can help slow down the progression of myopia in your child's eyes.
What is Myopia?
Myopia, or short-sightedness, is a condition where the visual image comes to a focus in front of the retina, causing distant objects to become blurred.
Myopia typically starts in childhood & usually requires glasses or contact lenses to see the detail on a whiteboard or distant screen.
Being able to diagnose myopia early not only corrects vision but can help slow progression of myopia & preserve vision for the future.
The Myopia Epidemic
By 2050, it is predicted that half of the world population will be myopic.
Over the last few decades there has been a massive increase in myopia across the globe.
Evidence suggests that our modern lifestyle, associated behaviour and genetics are the major factors contributing to this.
Myopia Test
Assess Your Child’s Risk of Developing Myopia (Short-sightedness).
Childhood myopia can cause eye disorders and pathologies in later life, some of which are sight threatening.
This quick calculator uses the latest research to estimate the risk of developing high myopia and the eye diseases associated with the myopic eye.
Contact Lenses - Night Lenses
EyeDream - Correct Vision While You Sleep!
EyeDream is a contact lens that works while you sleep. It is safe, 100% reversible and the perfect alternative to laser surgery, specs and daily contact lens wear.
EyeDream – a form of ortho-k (or orthokeratology) – corrects your vision while you sleep. Put your EyeDream lenses in before you go to sleep, take them out when you wake up, and enjoy the whole day with crisp, clear unaided vision. EyeDream is safe, non-invasive and 100% reversible.
What are the options for my child?
Contact Lenses - Daily Wear
Menicon Bloom Day Soft Contact Lens are part of a pioneering new technology in contact lenses developed to be worn during the day.
These specially designed contact lenses have been shown to slow the progression of myopia by an average of 60% and are designed for daily use.
Menicon Bloom Day™ is a soft contact lens that you wear during the daytime and replace every day. Because of this, Menicon Bloom Day™ is super hygienic and hassle-free. You won’t even need any lens care solutions.
Glasses
MiYOSMART Spectacles developed by Hoya were the first spectacle lenses for myopia control available in the Ireland.
Using revolutionary D.I.M.S technology, a three-year published study has shown Miyosmart to slow the progression of myopia by an average of 60% when worn full time.
There is a 6 year published research study with Miyosmart.
Available a Dixon Hempenstall Opticians these lenses are designed for daily use and look just like normal lenses, but they contain the latest developments in lens technology.
