Myopia Control

Myopia Control isn’t just about seeing clearly today—it’s about safeguarding your child’s vision for years to come.

Could myopia be affecting your child’s vision long-term?

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Helping Slow Nearsightedness—Not Just Correct It

Myopia (nearsightedness) is becoming increasingly common in children and teens. While glasses and contact lenses can help your child see clearly, they do not slow the progression of myopia. Myopia control focuses on slowing eye growth, which may reduce the risk of serious eye health complications later in life.

Our Myopia Control Program is designed to evaluate your child’s individual risk factors and recommend evidence-based treatment options to help manage myopia progression safely and effectively.

Our Myopia Control Evaluation

Every patient begins with a personalized myopia control consultation. During this visit, we:

  • Review family and visual history
  • Measure prescription changes
  • Evaluate corneal shape and eye alignment
  • Measure ocular length to track eye growth
  • Discuss lifestyle factors such as screen use and outdoor time

Based on these findings, we recommend the most appropriate treatment option and explain the benefits and limitations of each.

Helping Slow Nearsightedness—Not Just Correct It

Myopia (nearsightedness) is becoming increasingly common in children and teens. While glasses and contact lenses can help your child see clearly, they do not slow the progression of myopia. Myopia control focuses on slowing eye growth, which may reduce the risk of serious eye health complications later in life.

Our Myopia Control Program is designed to evaluate your child’s individual risk factors and recommend evidence-based treatment options to help manage myopia progression safely and effectively.

Our Myopia Control Evaluation

Every patient begins with a personalized myopia control consultation. During this visit, we:

  • Review family and visual history
  • Measure prescription changes
  • Evaluate corneal shape and eye alignment
  • Measure ocular length to track eye growth
  • Discuss lifestyle factors such as screen use and outdoor time

Based on these findings, we recommend the most appropriate treatment option and explain the benefits and limitations of each.

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What Is Myopia Control?

Helping Slow Nearsightedness as Your Child Grows

Myopia control focuses on slowing the progression of nearsightedness in children and teens. While glasses and contact lenses help your child see clearly, myopia control is designed to help manage how the eye grows over time.

By slowing myopia progression early, we can help reduce the risk of more serious vision problems later in life and support healthier eyes for the future.

Why Myopia Control Matters

Looking Beyond Today’s Prescription

As myopia increases, it can raise the risk of eye health concerns later in life, including retinal issues, glaucoma, and other vision complications.

Myopia control allows us to take a proactive approach—focusing not just on clear vision today, but on protecting your child’s eye health long term.

Is My Child a Candidate?
Who Can Benefit from Myopia Control?

Your child may benefit from myopia control if they:

  • Are already nearsighted
  • Have one or both parents with myopia
  • Need frequent prescription changes
  • Spend a lot of time on screens or close-up activities

We begin with a comprehensive eye exam and review of your child’s vision history to determine the best next steps.

What to Expect at the Myopia Control Evaluation

A Thoughtful, Personalized Approach

Every myopia control journey begins with a dedicated consultation. During this visit, we take time to understand your child’s eyes, lifestyle, and risk factors.

We may:

  • Review family and vision history
  • Measure how your child’s eyes are growing
  • Evaluate focusing and eye coordination
  • Talk about screen time, reading habits, and outdoor activity

Together, we’ll discuss treatment options and help you choose what feels right for your family.

Myopia Control Treatment Options

Care Tailored to Your Child

We offer several evidence-based options and will recommend the one that best fits your child’s needs.

Multifocal Contact Lenses

Special daytime contact lenses designed to slow myopia progression while providing clear vision. We provide full training and ongoing support to ensure safe, confident wear.

Atropine Eye Drops

Low-dose atropine drops used at home to gently slow myopia progression. This option is well researched and commonly used worldwide.

Myopia Control Glasses (Stellest Lenses)

Specially designed glasses that look like regular eyewear but help slow myopia progression when worn daily.

Follow-Up Care & Ongoing Monitoring

Supporting Your Child Every Step of the Way

Myopia control works best with regular follow-up visits. These visits allow us to:

Track changes in eye growth

Ensure the treatment is working effectively

Adjust the plan as your child grows

We believe in partnering with families and keeping you informed at every stage.

Why Families Choose Our Myopia Control Program

Compassionate Care You Can Trust

Families choose us because we offer:

  • Personalized care plans
  • Advanced diagnostic technology
  • Evidence-based treatment options
  • A warm, supportive team that listens

We’re here to answer your questions, ease concerns, and help protect your child’s vision—now and in the years ahead.

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