Myopia Control Update

Posted September 25, 2024

Understanding Myopia Control: Latest Treatment Options to Slow Myopia Progression Myopia, or near-sightedness, is one of the most common eye conditions affecting an increasing number of children and young adults worldwide. Myopia causes distant objects to appear blurry while nearby objects remain clear. While it’s often corrected with glasses or contact lenses, what many people […]

LEGO shines a light on Amblyopia Treatment

Posted March 28, 2024

New LEGO figurines encourage amblyopia treatment The newest release of LEGO® Minifigures Series 25 has excited the doctors and orthoptists at Sydney Ophthalmic Specialists by including a figurine wearing an eye patch. The ‘train kid’ mini figurine wears glasses and a patch. Patching is an effective treatment for children with ‘lazy eyes’ which we refer […]