Myopia Control

Take Steps to Stop Your Child’s Progressive Nearsightedness

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common vision condition where things up close look clear but distances get blurry.

It’s not just about squinting to see the scoreboard at a baseball game or needing glasses to watch TV. Myopia can affect your child in many ways, from their eye health to how much they rely on glasses—even their confidence.

Myopia control can help preserve your child’s vision and eye health. Schedule an eye exam for your little one today.

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What Causes Myopia?

Myopia is caused by the elongation of the eye or the cornea, so it’s shaped more like a football than a baseball.

If a parent has myopia, their child has a higher risk of developing it. Other risk factors include too much time spent doing near work and not enough time outdoors.

Just like kids need regular movement for overall health, changing their viewing distance helps “exercise” their eyes’ focusing muscles and supports healthy eye development.

What Is Myopia Control?

Myopia control is like a game plan for your child’s eye health and vision. It includes strategies and treatments to help slow or stop myopia progression.

MiSight Contact Lenses

MiSight 1 day contact lenses can correct blurry vision and slow myopia progression in children aged 8+. The soft, daily disposable design makes it easy for kids to handle.

Multifocal Contact Lenses

Multifocal contact lenses are like a 2-in-1 lens. These soft, daily-wear contact lenses contain multiple powers placed in ringed zones. The outer ring helps slow myopia progression. The middle zone corrects blurry vision.

Atropine Eye Drops

Atropine eye drops dilate (enlarge) the pupil and relax the eye’s focusing mechanism. Atropine is used to dilate the pupils for a dilated eye exam, but it has also been shown to be effective at slowing myopia progression by half.

Why Should Your Child Start Myopia Control?

Without appropriate management, myopia can progress rapidly. Your child might need to update their glasses more often and rely more on them in their daily life.

Starting myopia control early can help reduce the risk of serious eye conditions down the road, like glaucoma, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and cataracts. It can also improve their chances of being a good candidate for LASIK when they’re an adult.

By giving them the support they need early on, your child can spend less time squinting and more time enjoying the view.

Protecting Your Child’s Future Starts Today

Kids have a lot on their plate to prepare for their futures. We want to lend a hand and make a part of their journey easier. By taking care of their vision now, we can equip them with the tools, strategies, and treatments they need for strong, healthy vision.

Identifying nearsightedness early and beginning myopia control can shape their future outlook. Schedule your child’s eye exam today, and we can discuss how to support their vision together.

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