Myopia Management

Welcome to a New Era in Myopia Management

Take Charge of Your Child's Nearsightedness

We're thrilled to offer a revolutionary approach to managing your child's nearsightedness. No longer are we limited to just updating prescription glasses and observing yearly changes. Now, you and your child have a range of effective options at your disposal.

Understanding Myopia

Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, causes distant objects to appear blurry. This happens because the eye elongates more than normal as a child grows. While slight elongation doesn't require correction, excessive growth leads to blurred vision. Glasses or contact lenses can correct this, but they usually don't address the rapid elongation of the eyes.

The Rising Tide of Myopia

Your child is not alone in facing myopia. Its prevalence has doubled in the last two decades. It's estimated that by 2050, over half the global population will be nearsighted. Particularly post-pandemic, there's been a noticeable increase in myopia among children. In the US, over 40% of people are nearsighted, with a rising trend in school-aged children.

What Triggers Myopia?

Myopia results from a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors. If one or both parents are nearsighted, the child's risk increases significantly. Even without myopic parents, a child still has a 25% risk of developing myopia. Factors like reduced outdoor time, excessive screen use, and poor lighting also contribute to its onset and progression.

Why Myopia Matters

While common, myopia can worsen over time due to abnormal eye growth, potentially leading to serious conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, early-onset cataracts, and myopic maculopathy. It can affect a child's emotional and social development, academic performance, and overall well-being. Starting myopia management early is crucial. By stabilizing the prescription, we can slow down your child's eye elongation, safeguarding their future vision.

While conventional glasses and contacts are acceptable for some patients, our myopia management solutions empower you to influence your child's final prescription level and reduce the risk of severe eye conditions, ensuring a brighter future.

Myopia Management Solutions

During a consultation, our expert team will work with you to select the most suitable option for your child, based on their prescription and lifestyle. Please note, some treatments may involve off-label use.

  • MiSight® Contact Lenses: MiSight® 1 Day are daily disposable soft lenses using ActivControl™ Technology, FDA-approved for slowing myopia progression in growing children while correcting their vision.

  • Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT) Contact Lenses: CRT, also known as orthokeratology, are special lenses worn overnight to reshape the cornea safely. Removed in the morning, they allow your child to enjoy clear vision during the day without additional correction.

  • Atropine Therapy: These low-concentration eye drops, used nightly, work alongside glasses or contacts to slow down myopia progression.

VISIT US TODAY

Our unwavering commitment revolves around delivering tailored, cooperative, and all-encompassing eye care. If you're ready to start your eyecare journey with our team, schedule an appointment with us today.