myopia management

 Myopia, or nearsightedness, is becoming more common in children due to increased screen time. It happens when the eyeball is too long or the cornea is too curved, causing blurry vision when looking at things far away.

This condition can affect a child's ability to learn and may lead to serious eye problems later on, like retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts. Regular eye exams are important, and limiting screen time while encouraging outdoor activities can help slow its progression.

  Myopia is usually diagnosed through a vision test, such as using the Snellen Chart or a retinoscope. Eyeglasses or contact lenses are often prescribed to help focus light properly on the retina. There are also options like therapeutic contact lenses and special spectacle lenses that can help slow myopia from getting worse and reduce the need for frequent prescription changes. It's important to have regular follow-up visits with our eye care professionals to monitor your progress and make any necessary adjustments to your treatment. 

Soft contact lenses, like Acuvue Abiliti and MiSight, can help children and teenagers feel more confident and satisfied while being active. These lenses are specially designed to slow down the progression of myopia. They come in different types, such as dual-focus, multifocal, and extended depth of focus, each designed to target myopia progression in young people.

Spectacle lenses are a straightforward way to correct vision, with some types designed specifically to help control myopia in a variety of patients. Every child with myopia needs glasses, whether they wear them regularly or just as a backup to contact lenses.

Newer lens designs, like Stellest and MyoCare, are more advanced than older options. These lenses include tiny lenslets and other special features within the lens to better control the progression of myopia.