At Westmead Eyes Optometrists, we are excited to offer a new treatment to help control myopia (short-sightedness) in children: the Eyerising Myopia Red Light Device (Repeated Low-level Red-light Therapy)
Myopia is becoming more common worldwide, especially among young people. In Australia, about 30% of young people are affected, and this number is growing. By 2050, half of the world’s population is expected to be short-sighted. Myopia can lead to serious eye conditions like retinal detachment, cataracts, glaucoma, and myopic retinal degeneration, especially if the myopia is severe.
The Eyerising Myopia Red Light Device is an easy-to-use home treatment designed to slow down the progression of myopia in children. Developed by Eyerising International in Melbourne, Australia, this non-invasive treatment involves children looking into the red light for just three minutes, twice a day. The gentle red light helps improve blood flow in the back of the eye, which can help slow down the eye’s growth and control myopia progression.
Studies show that using the Eyerising Myopia Red Light Device can reduce the progression of myopia by about 75% compared to wearing regular glasses over two years. For children who stick to the treatment schedule, the reduction can be as high as 87%.
This treatment is ideal for:
- Children who find it difficult to wear contact lenses or use eye drops
- Children already using myopia control glasses or contact lenses who need extra help
- Those with rapidly progressing myopia who need additional treatment
At Westmead Eyes Optometrists, we offer myopia control options to suit every patient’s lifestyle and clinical needs. Schedule a myopia control assessment with us today to discuss the best option for you and your child. Our goal is to slow myopia progression and maintain your child’s eye health for life.