SPECIALTY CARE / MYOPIA CONTROL
Slowing near sightedness in children — meaningfully.
Childhood myopia is increasing worldwide, and progressive myopia carries lifelong risks of retinal disease, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. The good news: we now have proven treatments that slow progression by 50% or more. We offer all of the leading options.
WHY IT MATTERS
It's not just about a stronger prescription.
Myopia (nearsightedness) used to be considered a simple optical problem — a longer eyeball that needed corrective lenses. We now know it's more than that.
Higher myopia is associated with significantly higher lifetime risk of:
Retinal detachment
Glaucoma
Myopic macular degeneration
Cataracts at a younger age
Every diopter of myopia we can prevent during childhood reduces these risks for the rest of your child's life. That's the case for myopia control.
AGE EXPECTATION
Every child is different, but in general we are targeting to attempt to pull out of myopia control at age 15.
OPTIONS
The four leading evidence-based treatments.
Atropine Eye Drops (Low-Dose)
A nightly drop of low-concentration atropine has been shown to slow myopia progression by roughly 50% in most children. It's simple, well-tolerated, and one of the most well-studied treatments available.
Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)
Custom rigid contact lenses worn overnight that gently reshape the cornea while your child sleeps. They wake up with clear vision — no glasses or contacts needed during the day.
MiSight 1-Day Contact Lenses
The first FDA-approved soft contact lens for myopia control in children. Worn daily, designed specifically for kids age 8+.
Specialized Spectacle Lenses
Specialized spectacle lenses designed to help slow myopia progression in children. Featuring Essilor Stellest lenses, an FDA-approved option in the U.S. for slowing myopia progression in children ages 6–12. A great choice for kids who prefer an alternative to contact lenses or eye drops.
THE PROCESS
Choosing the right approach for your child.
There's no single best treatment — the right choice depends on your child's age, current prescription, lifestyle, and how the eye is changing over time.
A myopia control consultation includes:
Comprehensive eye health exam
Axial length measurement (the gold-standard way to track myopia progression)
Family history and lifestyle review
A side-by-side discussion of treatment options
A personalized recommendation and follow-up plan
We remeasure axial length each visit as part of how we track disease progression.
FOR PARENTS
A few realistic expectations.
Myopia control slows, but doesn't stop, progression.
A 50% reduction is the typical outcome — that's enormous over a decade of childhood.
Earlier is
better.
Treatment is most effective when started early in the progression curve.
It's a multi-year commitment.
Most kids stay on a myopia control protocol from their first signs of nearsightedness through their teens.
Outdoor time helps.
Encourage at least 90 minutes of outdoor activity daily — sunlight independently slows myopia progression.
Contact lens buy-in
Use of contact lens-based treatment options requires buy-in from the child. If they do not want to wear contacts, experience has shown that these treatment options will not be successful.
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