Myopia Control Lenses in Singapore | W Optics Singapore
Myopia control lenses are designed to do two things at once: correct your child’s blurred distance vision and help slow the progression of myopia over time. They can form part of a proactive approach to managing myopia in children.
At W Optics, our optometrists provide personalised lens recommendations, accurate dispensing and precise fitting based on your child’s vision needs. Book an appointment or find a W Optics store near you to get started.
What Is Myopia?
Myopia, or short-sightedness, is a refractive error that causes distant objects to appear blurred. It commonly develops during childhood as the eye grows, and myopia may continue to progress as the eye becomes longer, resulting in increasingly stronger prescriptions.
Myopia cannot currently be permanently reversed or stopped once it has developed. Early myopia management aims to slow its progression, which may help reduce the degree of myopia and associated long-term eye health risks.
What Are Myopia Control Lenses?
Myopia control lenses are specially designed optical lenses that correct blurred distance vision while also incorporating features intended to slow myopia progression in children and teenagers.
They are available in different spectacle and contact lens designs. Unlike standard single-vision lenses, myopia control designs incorporate specific optical features that aim to influence signals associated with eye growth.
How Do Myopia Control Lenses Work?
Many myopia control lens designs provide a central area that corrects distance vision, together with specially designed areas that alter how light is focused towards the peripheral retina.
These optical designs are intended to provide signals that may help regulate eye growth and slow the progression of myopia.
Different myopia control lenses use different optical designs, and the way they work can vary between products.
How Are They Different from Regular Prescription Lenses?
Regular single-vision lenses correct blurred distance vision, but are not designed to slow myopia progression.
Myopia control lenses combine vision correction with specialised optical designs intended to help slow progression over time.
Is My Child Suitable for Myopia Control Lenses?
Myopia control may be considered for children and teenagers whose myopia is progressing. An optometrist can assess their prescription, age, lifestyle and other factors to determine whether a myopia control lens is suitable.
- Children and teenagers with progressing myopia
- Children with a family history of myopia
- Children and teenagers with significant near-work demands or prolonged screen use
- Children requiring frequent prescription changes
- Children with early-onset myopia
When to Consider Myopia Control for Your Child
- Your child’s prescription increases year after year
- Your child needs frequent spectacle prescription changes
- Your child was diagnosed with myopia at a young age
- You want to take a proactive approach to your child’s long-term eye health
Starting myopia management earlier may provide more opportunity to slow progression and reduce the extent of prescription changes over time.
Find Out If Your Child Needs Myopia Control Lenses
Our optometrists can assess your child’s eyes and recommend the right option for their needs. Book an appointment or find a W Optics store near you to get started.
Benefits of Myopia Control Lenses
- Clear distance vision for school and everyday activities
- Helps slow myopia progression
- Helps manage excessive eye growth associated with myopia
- Comfortable for everyday wear
- Available as spectacle lenses and contact lenses
- May help slow the rate of prescription changes
What to Expect During Your Visit
Your child’s myopia management journey at W Optics is personalised around their vision needs, lifestyle and comfort.
Here’s what you can expect during your visit:
Step 1: Initial Consultation
We start by understanding your child’s vision needs, daily routine and visual habits. This helps us identify suitable myopia management options for their needs.
Step 2: Detailed Eye Test
Our optometrists perform a comprehensive eye examination to assess your child’s vision and refractive error, along with other aspects of their eye health.
Step 3: Lens Recommendation
Based on your child’s prescription, visual needs and lifestyle, we’ll recommend suitable myopia control lens options and discuss any available lens customisations.
Available customisations:
- Photochromic lenses
- Anti-reflective coating
- Scratch-resistant coating
- UV protection / blue-light features, where available
Step 4: Frame Selection
We’ll help you select a frame that fits your child comfortably and is suitable for the chosen lens design.
Step 5: Personalised Fitting
We make the final adjustments to ensure the frames and lenses sit comfortably and securely, with clear vision for everyday activities.
Step 6: Aftercare Guidance
We’ll provide guidance on lens care and recommend appropriate follow-up to monitor your child’s vision and myopia progression over time.
From lens selection and fitting to follow-up care, our team takes a personalised approach to your child’s myopia management and ongoing vision needs.
Want to Learn More About Myopia Control Lenses for Your Child?
Visit your nearest W Optics store for a professional consultation and fitting, and our team will guide you through every step.
Why Choose W Optics?
Singapore Board-Certified Optometrists
Our optometrists are experienced in dispensing myopia control lenses for children, with recommendations tailored to their vision needs.
Open 7 Days a Week
With stores islandwide and daily opening hours from 11am to 8pm, you can choose a convenient time for your family.
Family-Friendly Clinics
Child-friendly spaces and supportive guidance help make every eye care visit a more comfortable experience.
Personalised Vision Solutions
From myopia management to everyday vision needs, we offer solutions tailored to your child’s lifestyle and prescription.
Supporting Your Child’s Long-Term Myopia Management
Myopia control for children is about more than clearer vision today – it’s about protecting your child’s eye health as they grow.
With professional eye exams, personalised lens recommendations, and precise fitting, the team at W Optics can give you peace of mind about your child’s eye health and vision over time.