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My son started using a myopia control device just before his 14th birthday three years ago, when he was at -4.00D. He was dropping about 1.00D per year. His myopia has now been stable for three years. As a direct result of this, he has a 40% less chance of eye disease in later life.

However, had he started management at first diagnosis of myopia progression, when he was nine, he would likely be stabilised around -2.00D, with even less chance of eye disease in later life.

If you want a reason to engage in myopia management, simply ask parents like me who have done it and have seen the results. Chat to older myopes who have suffered retinal detachments and ask them what message they have for parents considering this for their children.