Myopia Management

Protect Your Child’s Sight: Start Managing Nearsightedness Early

Nearsightedness, or myopia, is a common eye condition that makes distances appear blurry. As parents, you might notice early signs if your child seems clumsy or struggles in school or sports.

Myopia occurs when the eye grows too long, or the cornea is too curved. While there isn’t a cure for myopia, there are effective ways to manage it and slow down its progression. Detecting myopia early is key, as it can help reduce the risk of more serious eye problems later on.

Your child’s eye health is our priority, and our team is here to provide the support you need. Schedule your child’s eye exam with us today to start managing growing nearsightedness.

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Our Proactive & Comprehensive Approach

Traditionally, blurred vision was corrected with standard glasses, but this approach doesn’t stop growing nearsightedness. Effective myopia management is comprehensive, focusing on preventing progression and supporting your child’s vision needs.

Regular eye exams help us provide proactive, personalized myopia management, allowing us to detect changes early and implement personalized strategies promptly.

Lifestyle Factors & Myopia

Your child’s environment and lifestyle choices can help reduce the risk of worsening nearsightedness.

Extended screen time on smartphones, tablets, and computers can increase your child’s risk. Encourage activities that allow them to look away from screens—just like any muscle, their eyes can feel strained from staying in one position too long.

Research shows that spending more time outdoors is beneficial. If your child frequently uses screens, encourage regular breaks and promote daily outdoor activities. These simple strategies can significantly support your child’s eye health.

Our Methods for Managing Myopia

We’re dedicated to helping your child navigate the challenges myopia can present, whether it impacts their performance in school, sports, or favorite hobbies. Our goal is to protect your child’s eye health and support their quality of life.

We offer various methods to help effectively manage your child’s vision. After a thorough eye exam and a discussion about your child’s lifestyle, we’ll work together to determine an appropriate strategy for managing their nearsightedness.

Corneal Topography

Corneal topography is a gentle, noninvasive tool that gives us a detailed map of your child’s cornea shape and curvature. By closely examining the cornea, we can effectively diagnose and keep track of myopia progression.

With these personalized assessments, we can create a tailored management plan for your child. This will help us evaluate how well our strategies work and adapt to meet your child’s growing needs.

Atropine Eye Drops

Low-dose atropine eye drops can significantly slow myopia progression by addressing a condition known as “focusing fatigue.” By relaxing the eye’s focusing mechanism, these drops ease eye strain and help prevent worsening nearsightedness.

Usually, the atropine eye drops are used before bedtime, as they can cause temporary blurred vision. Atropine eye drops are often used with glasses or contact lenses, as the treatment doesn’t correct blurry vision.

Multifocal Contact Lenses

Standard contact lenses usually have a single-focus prescription, offering clarity for specific vision needs. In contrast, multifocal contact lenses have multiple focus powers to correct blurry distance vision and refocus light within the eye, preventing signals that encourage eye growth.

For kids looking for an alternative to glasses, multifocal contact lenses provide a comfortable, daily disposable option.

Ortho-K

Ortho-k, or orthokeratology, involves wearing custom rigid contact lenses that gently reshape the cornea overnight. This improved shape allows your child to experience clearer vision during the day without glasses or traditional contact lenses.

When used consistently, ortho-k can sharpen blurry distance vision and slow the progression of myopia. It’s a safe and effective way to manage growing nearsightedness.

Protecting Your Child’s Vision & Eye Health

Myopia doesn’t have to be a roadblock for your child. At Belle Plaine Eyecare Center, our dedicated team provides personalized care that prioritizes your child’s eyesight and quality of life.

We believe in empowering families with information and options for managing eye health. Don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment today to explore our management options.

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