Slow Vision Changes Early: If your child’s eyesight is getting worse each year, there are now proven ways to help slow progression and protect their long-term vision.
“I've been trying to understand what I can do to help prevent my child's vision from getting worse over time. It's so promising that there have been technological advances in this area.”
Stephanie
Stephanie Yeo
E Eye Place Port Coogee and E Eye Place Newing & Co
BOptom (HC1), DOPT (Merit), GradCertTher(ACO), CASA CO
Stephanie
Experienced Care for Growing Eyes in Perth
Hi, I'm Stephanie. Children's eyes are not simply smaller versions of adult eyes, they are still growing and developing, and that makes the early years a critical window for monitoring and protecting their vision. Myopia, or short-sightedness, is becoming increasingly common in children, and what many parents don't realise is that left unmanaged, it can progress quickly during the school years. Early intervention isn't just about helping your child see the board more clearly today, it's about protecting the long-term health of their eyes for years to come. This is an area I'm deeply passionate about, both as a clinician and as someone who follows the research closely. The evidence behind myopia management has grown significantly in recent years, and the options available to families today are more effective, more accessible, and better supported by clinical data than ever before. At E Eye Place, I work closely with families to develop personalised myopia management plans based on your child's age, prescription, lifestyle, and how their myopia is progressing. There is no one-size-fits-all approach here, every child is different, and the plan we put in place should reflect that. Our focus is always on practical, evidence-based options that are designed to slow the progression of myopia, not simply correct it.