Controlling myopia: what it is, how it is corrected and how we can slow its progression
Myopia is one of the most common vision problems today, especially in children and adolescents.
It is appearing at increasingly younger ages and, if not properly controlled, can increase over the years and lead to more serious visual problems in adulthood.
At Òptica Gràcia we have been in business for over 30 years of experience as optometrists, and we know that early detection and action makes the difference. That's why we do myopia control from the age of 6, The treatment is personalised, as soon as it is detected, with personalised treatments and advanced technology.
What is myopia?
Myopia is a refractive defect that causes the eyes to focus on the distant objects are blurred, while near vision is usually good.
This happens because the eye focuses on the images in front of the retina rather than directly on it.
Most common symptoms of myopia
- Difficulty seeing at a distance
- Blurred road signs
- Problems viewing the blackboard in class
- Squinting to focus
- Headaches or eyestrain
In children, it often goes unnoticed, which is why the regular eye examinations are key.
Why is it so important to control myopia in children?
When myopia appears at an early age, usually progresses with growth. Controlling progressive myopia can help:
- Reducing the increase in graduation over the years
- Avoiding high myopia in adulthood
- Reduce the risk of future ocular pathology
👉 The earlier it is detected, the better results we can achieve.
Myopia control at Òptica Gràcia: personalised treatment
At Òptica Gràcia we carry out myopia control in children and adolescents from the age of 6 years old, always after a complete optometric examination.
Each case is unique, that's why:
- We analyse individual developments
- We value the lifestyle of the child or adolescent.
- We designed a fully customised follow-up plan
Regular monitoring
Myopia control includes check-ups:
- Each 6 months
- O annual, on a case-by-case basis
Always adapted to the visual evolution of each patient.
Specific lenses for myopia control
👓 ZEISS MyoCare Ophthalmic Lenses
The lenses ZEISS MyoCare are designed for:
- Slowing the progression of myopia in children up to 12 years of age
- Providing clear and comfortable vision
- Adapting to children's daily use and active life
They are an excellent choice for children who wear glasses on a regular basis.
👁️ Specific lenses for myopia control
In certain cases, we also recommend myopia control lenses, especially for:
- Adolescents
- Very active or sporty children
- Cases combined with glasses
We work with:
- MiSight® 1 day
- ESSENCE
- TORIC ESSENCE
After more than 30 years of experience, we have seen positive and demonstrable results when treatment is correctly tailored to the individual child.
Advanced technology for complete visual control
To ensure accurate diagnosis and effective follow-up, we include advanced tests in our check-ups:
- 📸 Photography and retinal scanner
- 👁️ Advanced Technology EASYSCAN Retinograph
- ⚙️ Tonometry (IOP)
- Complete and personalised optometric assessment
This allows us to anticipate, prevent and act with greater precision.
And in myopic adolescents and adults?
Although myopia control is especially important in childhood, myopic adolescents and adults also benefit from:
- Personalised visual checks
- Optimising vision with glasses and contact lenses
- Appropriate combination of solutions according to your lifestyle
Our objective is always the same: maximum visual performance and long-term eye health.
Final recommendation from our optometrists
If your child is short-sighted, or if you have doubts about their vision, don't wait for myopia to progress. Early diagnosis and proper treatment can make a big difference to your visual future.
At Òptica Gràcia we accompany you throughout the process, with experience, technology and a close and personalised service.
📍 Ask for your personalised myopia test at Òptica Gràcia
We are in Òptica Gràcia in alafrugell and Òptica Gràcia in Platja d'Aro and we will be happy to assess your case on an individual basis.
👓 Your vision - and your children's - deserves the best care.
