80% OF LEARNINGIS VISUAL - Myopia (nearsightedness) is becoming increasingly common in children. Early intervention can slow progression and help protect your child’s long-term eye health.
Myopia Management for Children
Understanding Myopia
What Is Myopia?
Myopia (nearsightedness) causes distant objects to appear blurry while near vision remains clear. It often begins in childhood and can progress rapidly during the growing years.
As myopia worsens, the eye elongates. Higher levels of myopia are associated with increased risk of eye conditions later in life, including retinal disease, glaucoma, and myopic macular degeneration.
That’s why early monitoring and management matter.
Why Standard Glasses Aren’t Enough
Is Updating Glasses Each Year the Only Option?
Traditional glasses and contact lenses correct blurry vision — but they do not slow the progression of myopia.
Our goal isn’t just clearer vision today.It’s helping reduce how quickly your child’s prescription changes over time.
Our Myopia Management Approach
A Personalized Plan for Your Child
Every child’s eyes are different. We evaluate:
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Prescription changes over time
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Eye growth patterns
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Family history
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Visual demands (school, sports, screen use)
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Overall eye health
Based on these factors, we design a custom treatment plan.
Treatment Options
Myopia Control Glasses - Essilor® Stellest® lenses
These lenses are specifically designed to slow the progressions of myopia in children. Wearing Stellest® lenses for 10 consecutive hours daily reduces changes in nearsightedness by actually slowing the growth of the eyeball.
Stellest® lenses provide the child with detailed distance vision but reduce the strain of focusing by employing a process called "peripheral defocus."
Low-Dose Atropine Therapy:
Prescription eye drops used nightly to help reduce the rate of myopia progression.
Why Early Intervention Matters
Protecting Vision for the Future
Research shows that slowing myopia progression can reduce the risk of serious eye health complications later in life.
By intervening early, we can help:
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Slow prescription changes
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Support long-term eye health
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Provide clearer, more stable vision
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Give parents peace of mind
Take the Next Step
If your child’s prescription continues to increase, we’re here to help.
Schedule a myopia management consultation today and learn about options designed to protect their vision for years to come.