Ask the Expert Series: Caring for your kids eyes

According to Singapore National Eye Centre's Myopia Centre (SNEC), by Primary 6 the myopia rate amongst children in Singapore is as high as 65% ? Hence, for this Ask the Expert Session we have TWO experts who will be answering all your questions on myopia and how to care for your kids eyes ?? These two experts are Chen Weiwen: founder of My Eye Matters and Janet Chung: Principal Optometrist, PediaOptix. So start asking your burning questions in the comments section on caring for your kids eyes!

theAsianparent

The official account for TheAsianparent Singapore.

32 Replies

Write a reply

How can we prevent or delay myopia onset in kids?

Janet Chung

Optometrist @PediaOptix, Mother of 2 teenage kids

5y ago

Spending time outdoors when the sun is out seems to be the key in delaying onset and slowing down the progression of myopia in our children. Literature suggests to spend a minimum of 8 hours a week outdoors in the sun! Regular eye checks can also help you to understand your child's eyes better and monitor the changes if any. Good sitting postures, vision habits, like the 20-20-20 rule we mentioned, are important too. Once myopia develops, you can consider some myopia control methods, for example specialised glasses, contact lenses and even eye drops to help slow down the progression of myopia.

31 Replies

Home Random Talk 11 june ask the expert