Service
Myopia control
Lenses and night lenses that slow short-sight in children, monitored every six months.
- Price
- From £35
- Time
- Ongoing
- NHS
- Private, from £35 a month
- Results
- Measured every 6 months
Children on the programme slowed their short-sight by 52% on average over two years. What we found last year
What happens
Step by step, nothing hidden
- 1
Visit 1
Eye length measured; options explained. Trial lenses if suitable.
- 2
Month 1
Check fit and habit. Adjust if needed.
- 3
Every 6 months
Measure again. Most children slow by around half.
About this appointment
What it is, and who it suits
Short-sight in children tends to get worse each year. Myopia control lenses, worn as glasses or overnight contact lenses, slow that progression, on average by about half.
What happens
- Assessment and axial length measurement
- Choice of spectacle, daily or night lenses
- Review every six months
- Monthly plan covers lenses and reviews
You get the result explained on screen and a written summary. Nothing is sold at the examination unless you ask.
- Children 6 to 16 getting more short-sighted each year
- A parent with high short-sight
- Children who spend little time outdoors
From £35 includes
- Specialist soft lenses or spectacle lenses designed to slow growth
- Reviews every six months with eye length measurement
- All lenses and checks for one monthly fee
- Outdoor-time and screen advice that actually works
Worth knowing
- Adults: the eye has stopped growing
- Children who cannot manage lenses; glasses options exist too
Next step
Book online, or ring Tom with a question first. Asking costs nothing.
Follow-up · 6-monthly
Usually with
Rhys Morgan
Optometrist
- 9 yrs
- as an optometrist
- 1,100
- children tested in 2025
- 52%
- myopia slowed on average
“Children cannot tell you what they cannot see. The games are the test.”
Related conditions
What this appointment looks for
- Routine
Short-sight in children
Myopia that increases each year raises the risk of eye disease later. It can be slowed.
Common questions
Asked about myopia control
At what age can we start?
From about six, once a child can manage lenses or wear glasses reliably. Earlier starts give the biggest benefit.