Spending more time outdoors, particularly during early childhood, has been associated with a lower risk of myopia development. Encouraging children to engage in outdoor activities and regular breaks from near work, such as reading or screen time, may help prevent myopia progression.

Promoting good visual habits can be beneficial. Encouraging children to take regular breaks during near tasks, maintain proper posture, and avoid excessive screen time can help reduce eye strain and potentially slow down myopia progression.

Traditional prescription glasses correct myopia but do not slow down its progression. However, they are important for providing clear vision and should be worn as prescribed to prevent eye strain and associated symptoms. More recently, specialty prescription lenses for glasses have shown some benefit in controlling myopia

Specialized contact lenses, such as soft contact lenses or orthokeratology (Ortho-K) lenses, can be used for myopia control. These lenses alter the way light focuses on the retina, which may help slow down the progression of myopia. They are usually prescribed and fitted by an eye care professional.

Atropine eye drops, at low concentrations, have been shown to effectively slow down myopia progression. They work by temporarily relaxing the focusing mechanism of the eyes. It is typically prescribed by an eye care professional and requires regular monitoring.