WHAT IS MYOPIA?
Myopia, also known as short-sightedness, is a condition of the eye where light entering from a distant object does not focus directly on the retina, but in front of it. This causes distant objects to be out of focus, where near objects may be clearly in focus, and is usually because the eye grows ‘too long’ to focus correctly.
For most short-sighted people the main problem is inconvenience. Being dependent on spectacles or contact lenses can limit activities and be frustrating. However, the more myopic you are (the more unusually elongated your eyes are) the greater the risk of developing serious eye conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and myopic maculopathy.
INCIDENCE OF MYOPIA
Myopia currently affects 2.6 billion people worldwide (22% of the population), projected to increase to affect 4.9 billion by 2050 (50% of the world population).
More than 50% of adolescents in the UK and USA are myopic and this number is increasing every year.
As well as affecting lifestyle for those affected, this increase in myopia is predicted to have a serious impact on health care services as more adults will suffer the eye diseases that are more prevalent in unusually elongated eyes.
As specialists in Myopia Management and contact lens fitting, we provide our expertise for new and existing patients alike. With a projected 50% of the world’s population by 2050 expected to be myopic, we are keen to help as many young people as possible to avoid complications later in life by providing management solutions for the condition. We provide support for patients with Keratoconus, another condition that can often be difficult to find treatment for on the high street.
We provide Welsh General Ophthalmic Services, including NHS sight tests, Low Vision Assessments and Emergency Appointments where possible. Amongst the other services we provide is assistance to the Hospital Eye Service in triaging Macular Degeneration cases and providing specialised Diabetic Monitoring services for more complex cases. If you are a new patient looking to visit, we are equally as happy to welcome you and help you become a part of the Bater & Stout family. Feel free to book in and come and experience the practice for yourself.
MYOPIA MANAGEMENT AT
BATER & STOUT
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF MYOPIA IN CHILDREN?
Genetics. We know that you are more likely to develop myopia if one or both of your parents is short-sighted*, though the incidence is increasing worldwide at a rate which cannot be explained by genetics alone.
*Compared to a child who does not have myopic parents.
Both parents myopic means a child is 8x more likely to be myopic by age 12.
HOYA MIYO SMART LENS
We are proud to stock Miyo smart lenses here at Bater & Stout.
Benefits of the Hoya Miyo Smart:
- Easy to wipe, anti- reflective durable coating
- Impact resistant
- Thin and light
- UV protected.
Hoya Miyo Smart sun spectacle lenses utilize D.I.M.S. Technology (Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments) to address myopia and decelerate its advancement. These lenses not only shield against bright sunlight for enhanced eye comfort but also promote outdoor spectacles-wearing among children. Additionally, Miyo Smart sun spectacle lenses safeguard against harmful UV rays, lowering the potential for lasting eye damage and ensuring your child's eye health is prioritised.