Published: 1 June 2026 | Updated: 28 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: Myopia makes distant objects look blurred and can progress during childhood. Correcting blur and slowing progression are different goals. High myopia carries additional long-term eye-health risks, and no single intervention guarantees that progression will stop.
Published: 16 April 2026 | Updated: 28 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: Myopia makes distant objects look blurred and can progress during childhood. Correcting blur and slowing progression are different goals. High myopia carries additional long-term eye-health risks, and no single intervention guarantees that progression will stop.
Published: 30 November 2024 | Updated: 28 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: Ortho-K uses prescribed overnight lenses to temporarily reshape the cornea. Suitability is individual, results vary, and safe lens care and regular review are essential. It does not cure myopia.
Published: 22 November 2024 | Updated: 29 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: Myopia correction and myopia control have different goals. Glasses can clear distance blur; selected treatments aim to slow progression in suitable children. Effects vary and no option guarantees progression will stop. Use prescribed correction and regular review rather than deliberately leaving vision blurred.
Published: 14 November 2024 | Updated: 29 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: Children’s eye checks should reflect symptoms, risk factors and screening results. NSW offers StEPS screening for four-year-olds, but families should seek advice earlier when concerned. Screening does not replace assessment of symptoms or a recommended follow-up examination.
Published: 16 November 2022 | Updated: 29 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: Reading discomfort needs assessment, but it does not by itself establish Irlen syndrome. RANZCO’s 2025 position statement says coloured filters have not been shown reliably to improve reading outcomes in high-quality trials. Investigate recognised eye conditions and pursue appropriate learning support.
