Myopia Control Clinic Near Chippendale

Families in Chippendale concerned about their child’s short-sightedness can visit Beyond Eyecare at our nearby Surry Hills practice.

Principal Optometrist David Truong has a particular interest in childhood myopia and myopia management. David and our optometry team assess your child’s prescription, eye health, family history and other factors that can influence how their myopia progresses.

We also measure axial length to monitor changes in the physical growth of your child’s eyes, rather than tracking their glasses prescription alone.

Regular reviews allow us to compare these measurements over time, assess how well their myopia management plan is working and adjust our approach when necessary.

Reduce Long-Term Eye Health Risks

Myopia affects more than your child’s ability to see distant objects clearly. As myopia increases, so does their lifetime risk of conditions including retinal detachment, glaucoma and myopic macular degeneration.

By slowing excessive eye growth during childhood, myopia management aims to limit progression and reduce the likelihood of developing high myopia.

Fewer Prescription Upgrades

Children with progressing myopia often need stronger prescriptions as their eyes continue to grow.

While myopia control cannot reverse existing short-sightedness, it can slow further progression. This may mean smaller prescription changes and fewer significant increases in lens strength throughout childhood.

Flexible Myopia Control Options

Children now have several evidence-based myopia management options available.

Depending on your child’s age, prescription, eye health and lifestyle, we may recommend myopia control glasses, specialised soft contact lenses, overnight Ortho-K or low-dose atropine. Where appropriate, we’ll also consider combining different approaches.

Early Treatment For Best Results

Myopia often progresses fastest during childhood, making early identification particularly important.

Starting management while the eyes are still developing gives us an opportunity to slow further progression. We’ll then monitor your child regularly, compare their results and make changes if their myopia continues to advance.

Chippendale is a neighborhood like no other, where heritage and creativity flourish side by side. Its character-filled streets showcase a blend of historic terraces and contemporary spaces, creating an atmosphere that feels alive with inspiration. From the buzz of Kensington Street’s dining and cultural offerings to its leafy parks, this is a place we’re proud to be connected with.

As we continue to serve the Chippendale community, we aim to provide care that reflects the spirit of this remarkable area. Building strong connections and tailoring our services to your needs is a responsibility we embrace wholeheartedly.