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The Institute of Eye Surgery has strengthened its commitment to delivering advanced, evidence-based myopia management through the installation of the Heidelberg Engineering ANTERION, supplied and supported by HSL.
As myopia rates continue to rise worldwide, particularly among children, the need for accurate diagnosis, monitoring and evidence-based intervention continues to grow. At IOES, the dedicated Myopia Management Clinic sits within a wider specialist-led, research-active model of eye care, designed to support children and families from early assessment through to long-term monitoring and ongoing management.
By investing in advanced ocular imaging and biometry technology, the Institute of Eye Surgery is supporting clinicians with the tools needed for precise and personalised treatment planning, while giving patients and families clearer information and reassurance throughout their child’s care.
When developing its dedicated myopia management service, the Institute of Eye Surgery sought technology capable of meeting both the clinical precision and long-term monitoring requirements of modern myopia care.
Reliable corneal topography for orthokeratology lens fitting and accurate axial length measurement for monitoring myopia progression were key requirements. Following a careful evaluation process, the clinic selected the Heidelberg ANTERION due to its combination of high-resolution imaging, measurement consistency and workflow efficiency. The ANTERION enables clinicians to make confident, data-driven decisions while supporting a personalised approach to patient care.
Its advanced imaging capabilities align closely with the clinic’s philosophy of combining evidence-based treatment strategies with advanced diagnostic technology. The clinic also forms part of IOES’s complete specialist eye care model, with access to wider diagnostic, optometric, ophthalmology and subspecialist expertise where required.
Since introducing the ANTERION, the clinic has already experienced improvements in both clinical workflow and the patient journey.
The system provides highly accurate corneal topography, supporting more precise orthokeratology lens fitting, while its axial length measurement capabilities allow clinicians to closely monitor myopia progression over time. In addition, the intuitive design and streamlined operation have helped improve efficiency for clinical staff, allowing appointments to run more smoothly and effectively.
For patients and families, the benefits extend beyond the clinical data itself. The detailed imaging and measurements generated by the ANTERION make it easier for clinicians to explain findings and treatment plans, helping parents better understand what is being monitored at each visit, why it matters and the importance of ongoing monitoring and management.
Since introducing the enhanced myopia management service, the Institute of Eye Surgery has seen strong interest from community optometrists and other healthcare professionals, particularly in the advanced diagnostic capabilities and the enhanced level of myopia management the service can provide.
The service is designed to work collaboratively with local optometrists, supporting rather than replacing ongoing patient care. By providing access to advanced axial length measurement, corneal topography and specialist myopia management pathways, IOES can support referring practitioners with additional clinical insight where children require closer monitoring or more tailored intervention.
As awareness of myopia-related eye health risks continues to grow, structured monitoring and evidence-based intervention are becoming increasingly important parts of proactive eye care.
Myopia management is becoming increasingly important in optometric care due to the rising prevalence of myopia worldwide. While many people associate myopia simply with the need for glasses or contact lenses, progressive myopia is linked to a higher risk of serious eye conditions later in life, including retinal detachment, myopic maculopathy, glaucoma and cataracts.
As a result, modern optometry is increasingly focused not only on correcting vision, but also on slowing myopia progression through evidence-based interventions. Early detection, proactive treatment and ongoing monitoring, including regular axial length measurement, play a critical role in protecting long-term eye health and improving visual outcomes for children.
Early feedback from patients and parents has been very positive so far. Parents have particularly valued the ability to see detailed images and objective measurements during consultations.
The visual nature of the ANTERION’s imaging helps families better understand what clinicians are monitoring at each visit and why treatment decisions are being made. This enhanced communication has helped build confidence in the treatment process and strengthened engagement with long-term myopia management plans.
The Institute of Eye Surgery plans to continue growing and developing its myopia management service, supporting more children through evidence-based treatment pathways and helping to reduce the long-term impact of progressive myopia.
With advanced technology from Heidelberg Engineering and support from HSL, alongside IOES’s connected specialist care model, the clinic will continue to develop as a trusted centre for myopia management in Ireland, delivering lasting benefits for children’s vision, eye health and quality of life.
“Modern myopia management is about far more than simply correcting vision, it is about protecting children’s long-term eye health and quality of life. By investing in advanced technology such as ANTERION, we are able to provide highly precise, evidence-based care while giving parents a clear understanding of what we are monitoring at each visit, why it matters, and what we are aiming to achieve with treatment. Our goal is to continue growing the clinic and become Ireland’s most trusted centre for myopia management.”
Raquel Torres
Clinical Optometrist
Institute of Eye Surgery
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