Eye health
Childhood myopia: recognized treatments in 2025 (low-dose atropine, defocus lenses, specialized contact lenses)
The good news: today there are recognized treatments to slow down the progression of myopia. Since the 2000s, several studies have confirmed the effectiveness of three main approaches: low-dose atropine, defocus spectacle lenses (such as MiYOSMART, launched in 2014), and specialized contact lenses. All optometrists at VU can support your child in controlling the progression of their myopia with these three proven solutions.

