ZEISS MyoCare & myopia control in Nigeria: what parents need to know
Myopia – or short-sightedness – is becoming more common in children, and when left unmanaged, it can progress rapidly. The good news? Modern myopia management programmes like ZEISS MyoCare can help slow that progression and protect your child’s long-term eye health.
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Understanding myopia and why progression matters
Myopia occurs when the eye grows too long, causing distant objects to appear blurred. While glasses correct the blur, they don’t stop the eye from continuing to elongate.
This elongation is measured as axial length – a key indicator eye care professionals track during myopia management.
High myopia increases the risk of serious eye conditions later in life, including retinal detachment, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Since myopia progresses fastest during childhood and adolescence, early intervention is critical.
What are ZEISS MyoCare lenses for children?
ZEISS MyoCare is a specialist spectacle lens designed to correct your child’s vision while simultaneously slowing myopia progression. The lenses use patented C.A.R.E. technology – tiny optical structures that redirect light signals to slow eye elongation while maintaining clear, comfortable vision.
Clinical studies show ZEISS MyoCare lenses for children can reduce axial length growth. Most children get used to the lenses in a few days, making them practical for everyday wear.
How does it compare to other myopia control options?
ZEISS MyoCare is one of several proven strategies we use for myopia control in Nigeria. The right choice depends on your child’s age, lifestyle, and progression rate, so we offer personalised plans. Other treatment options include:
Soft myopia-control contact lenses (e.g., MiSight): daily disposable lenses with dual-focus design. Studies show progression slowing significantly, convenient for older children comfortable with lens wear.
Low-dose atropine eye drops: diluted drops applied nightly. Proven effective with minimal side effects and can be combined with spectacles.
Other myopia-control spectacles: lenses using different optical technologies to create myopic defocus, a technique proven to decrease progression.
At Visions Opticals, we offer all these options and assess your child’s unique needs to recommend the best solution.
What to expect at a myopia assessment
Our assessment is comprehensive and child-friendly. We’ll measure your child’s prescription, assess eye health, and track axial length measurement – essential baseline data for monitoring how effective treatment is.
We’ll discuss lifestyle, screen time, outdoor activities, and family history to create a personalised plan. Regular follow-ups – usually every 6 months – allow us to track changes and adjust as needed.
Act quickly to slow myopia progression
If your child is between 6 and 15 years old and their prescription is strengthening each year, now is the time to act. Slowing progression during these growth years makes a significant difference to their adult visual health.
Modern myopia management programmes are safe, evidence-based, and designed for children’s comfort. Treatment typically continues until myopia stabilises, often in late teenage years.
Take the first step
You don’t have to watch your child’s prescription increase year after year. With ZEISS MyoCare lenses, you can protect your child’s future vision with a personalised plan.
Our award-winning team has the expertise and technology to guide you through every step. When it comes to your child’s eyes, early intervention makes all the difference.
We’re one of the leading ZEISS MyoCare clinics in Nigeria.
Book your Myopia Assessment today.
