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Your child just got new glasses six months ago — and the optometrist is already saying the prescription needs updating. Sound familiar?

If your child's glasses prescription seems to get stronger every year, you're not imagining it — and you're not alone. Childhood myopia (short-sightedness) is increasing faster than ever in New Zealand, and standard glasses do nothing to slow it down.

Quick answer: A child's prescription often changes each year because their eyes are still growing. When that change is driven by myopia (short-sightedness), the eye can elongate over time, which usually means stronger glasses are needed. Some change is normal, but rapid or steady yearly increases may signal faster myopia progression—something that can often be slowed with modern myopia control methods.

ChromaGen™ lenses are specialty tinted lenses designed to support patients with certain colour vision challenges, visual discomfort, or reading-related visual stress. Unlike standard glasses, these lenses are not chosen from a basic prescription alone. They require careful testing to determine which lens colour, density, and format best support the patient’s visual needs.

If you have been struggling with gritty, burning, or irritated eyes, you have likely tried over-the-counter eye drops. Many people find themselves applying these drops multiple times a day, only to experience temporary relief that fades within hours. This cycle of applying drops and waiting for the discomfort to return is a common frustration for patients seeking a lasting solution.