0141 943 3300
  • 72 Drymen Road, Bearsden, Glasgow G61 2RH
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Our mission statement is simple "World class eye care and an outstanding patient experience.

0141 943 3300
72 Drymen Road, Bearsden, Glasgow G61 2RH
Getting There:
  • Bus routes 15, 17, 60, N60, X10 stop within 50 yards
  • Opposite Bearsden Train Station
  • Free on‑site private parking
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About Peter Ivins Eye Care

Award‑winning, independent, and recognised for clinical leadership

Peter Ivins Eye Care is known for specialist eye care and for leading the way in myopia management in Scotland—combining evidence‑based treatments with advanced measurement and long‑term tracking.

A track record of “firsts” in Scotland

  • Scotland’s first dedicated Myopia Management Clinic (launched 2013).
  • Scotland’s first practice to install the Oculus Myopia Master (April 2021) to measure and track axial length (eye length) in children.
  • Scotlands first practice to offer SightGlass Vision DOT Spectacle lenses.

A clinic built around measurement + progress tracking

Scotland’s first practice to introduce Ocumetra mEYE® Suite is used to measure axial length and repeat measurements over time—helping assess risk, monitor progression, and evaluate whether a treatment approach is working as intended.

What to bring

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Your child’s current glasses or contact lenses
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Any previous prescription history
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A short note of screen/reading habits and outdoor time
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Have an Enquiry about Myopia Treatment?

Ask the expert or fill out contact form and our team will contact you to discuss your suitability and next steps.

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Ask the expert
Craig
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Craig McArthur
Optometrist & Practice owner

Craig is widely recognised within the UK optometry community for his work in myopia management and professional education. He was invited to contribute to Optometry Today’s multi‑part guide to myopia control alongside other UK experts.

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Frequently ask questions

What is myopia (short‑sightedness)?

Myopia is a condition where distant objects look blurry while close objects remain clear. It happens because light focuses in front of the retina—often due to the eye growing too long. In children, myopia frequently progresses as they grow.

Progressive myopia means a child’s shortsightedness worsens over time—often year after year. This can increase the likelihood of higher myopia later in life, which is associated with greater long term eye health risks.

Myopia management aims to slow the worsening of myopia—rather than only correcting blurry vision. Standard singlevision glasses or contacts may correct vision but do not typically address progression. Myopia management uses specialist lenses and monitoring to reduce the rate of progression over childhood.

We offer a full range of evidence based options including soft myopia control contact lenses, orthokeratology (OrthoK night lenses), and myopia management spectacle lenses. This allows us to choose the best option based on age, prescription, lifestyle, and likely compliance.

Axial length is the measured length of the eye. In myopia, the eye often grows longer than expected. Measuring and tracking axial length over time provides an objective way to monitor progression and evaluate whether treatment is working.

Yes. In April 2021, Peter Ivins Eye Care installed Scotland’s first Oculus Myopia Master, enabling axial length measurement and ongoing tracking as part of myopia screening and management.

This depends on maturity and handling, but some myopia control soft lenses are designed for children from around 5 years old (age at initiation varies by product and clinician judgement). We assess readiness during the myopia exam and provide training.

OrthoK uses specially designed rigid lenses worn overnight to gently reshape the cornea. In the morning, lenses are removed and vision is clear during the day without glasses or daytime contact lenses. OrthoK is also widely used as a myopia management approach.
Yes. OrthoK is designed to be reversible—if you stop wearing the lenses, the cornea gradually returns toward its original shape over time (typically over days). This makes it a nonsurgical alternative to laser vision correction.

Regular follow-ups are important to monitor eye health, vision, and progression trends (often including axial length tracking). Your clinician will set an interval tailored to treatment type and progression risk.

The best treatment is the one a child will wear consistently with good comfort and clear vision. Professional discussions about myopia management emphasise choosing options that support compliance and quality of life—because outcomes depend on real world wear.