Child Myopia Risk Profiler(Free Online Calculator)
Free tool to estimate your child's myopia risk based on age, habits, and family history. Understand key risk factors and explore myopia control options.
Step 1 – Child details
How the child myopia risk calculator works
Our myopia risk calculator evaluates several key factors that research has shown to be associated with myopia development and progression in children. These factors include age, ethnicity, family history, near work habits, outdoor time, and clinical measurements when available.
The calculator assigns "risk ticks" based on your answers. Each risk factor that meets certain criteria adds one tick to the total. The more ticks, the higher the risk category:
- Almost no additional risk (0 ticks): Your child shows minimal risk factors beyond the general population.
- Low risk (1–2 ticks): A small number of risk factors are present. Lifestyle adjustments and regular eye exams are recommended.
- Mild to moderate risk (3–4 ticks): Several risk factors indicate it's worth discussing myopia control options with an eye care professional.
- High risk (5+ ticks): Multiple risk factors suggest your child may benefit from a structured myopia management plan.
Remember, this tool is educational and cannot replace a comprehensive eye examination. Always consult with a qualified optometrist or ophthalmologist for personalized advice.
What your myopia risk result means
Understanding your child's risk category helps you take appropriate action. The calculator provides personalized explanations based on the specific factors that contributed to your result.
Regardless of the risk level, it's important to remember that:
- Myopia risk is influenced by multiple factors working together, not just one aspect of your child's lifestyle or genetics.
- Early intervention can help slow myopia progression and reduce the risk of high myopia later in life.
- Regular comprehensive eye examinations are essential for all children, regardless of risk level.
- Lifestyle modifications, such as increased outdoor time and proper reading distance, can be beneficial for all children.
Myopia control options for children
If your child is already myopic or shows multiple risk factors, several evidence-based myopia control options are available:
- Spectacle lenses designed for myopia control (usually a higher monthly fee than standard lenses).
- Orthokeratology (overnight contact lenses that temporarily reshape the cornea).
- Soft contact lenses designed for myopia control.
- Low-dose atropine prescribed by an eye care professional.
Your eye care professional can help determine which option is most suitable for your child based on their individual needs, lifestyle, and eye health.
Frequently Asked Questions
This calculator is designed as an educational tool based on common risk factors for myopia progression, such as age, family history and near work. It cannot diagnose eye conditions or replace a full eye examination by an optometrist or ophthalmologist.
A high risk result means that several known risk factors are present, and your child may benefit from a structured myopia management plan. It is important to book a full eye examination and discuss myopia control options with an eye care professional.
Yes. Even with a low risk score, some children may still develop myopia. This tool cannot predict individual outcomes. Regular comprehensive eye examinations are still important.
The calculator is mainly designed for school-aged children, especially those in primary school. However, many of the risk factors and lifestyle recommendations can still be useful for older children and teenagers.
Common myopia control options include spectacle lenses designed for myopia control, soft contact lenses with myopia control designs, orthokeratology (overnight contact lenses) and low-dose atropine eye drops. Your eye care professional can advise which options are suitable.
Long hours of near work, which can include screens, reading and homework, are considered a risk factor. However, overall time spent outdoors, working distance and other habits also play a role. The calculator helps you see the bigger picture rather than focusing on a single factor.
For optometrists: add this myopia risk calculator to your clinic website
Offer this free tool to your patients and their families. Carrot can provide a widget or embedded version of this calculator for your clinic website to help capture leads and demonstrate your expertise in myopia management.