Myopia Management
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is one of the most common eye conditions in children. While it might seem like a simple issue that glasses or contact lenses can fix, untreated myopia can continue to progress and lead to severe vision problems later in life. As a parent, you want the best for your child, and that includes protecting their vision. Spectrum Eye Physicians offers compassionate myopia management solutions to help slow progression and safeguard your child’s eye health for the future.
Find a location near you and take the first step toward protecting your family’s vision with expert, personalized care.
How Myopia Can Affect Your Vision & Daily Life
Myopia is a refractive error that occurs when the eye grows too long, or the cornea is too curved, causing light to focus in front of the retina rather than directly on it. This leads to blurry distance vision.
Factors contributing to myopia include:
- Genetics: Children with one or both parents who are nearsighted are more likely to develop myopia.
- Lifestyle: Increased time spent on close-up activities, like reading or screen use, combined with less time outdoors, can contribute to myopia development.
Why is Myopia Management Important?
As myopia progresses, it doesn’t just mean stronger glasses or contacts—it can impact your child’s long-term eye health. High myopia increases the risk of severe eye conditions, including:
- Retinal detachment
- Glaucoma
- Early-onset cataracts
- Myopic maculopathy, a condition affecting central vision
By addressing myopia early, you can slow its progression, reduce these risks, and give your child the best chance at maintaining healthy vision throughout their life.
Signs Your Child May Have Myopia
Recognizing vision problems in children can be difficult, as they may not realize their vision is impaired. Some common signs of myopia parents need to watch for include:
- Struggling to see distant objects, such as a classroom whiteboard or TV.
- Squinting or straining to focus.
- Holding books, tablets, or phones very close to their face.
- Complaining of frequent headaches or eye strain.
- Difficulty with outdoor activities due to blurred distance vision.
If you notice these signs, schedule a comprehensive eye exam at Spectrum Eye Physicians to evaluate your child’s vision and discuss potential treatment options.
Benefits Managing Myopia
Managing myopia offers several benefits that can positively impact your child’s vision and quality of life:
- Slower Progression: Reducing the rate of myopia progression can lower the risk of future eye complications.
- Better Academic Performance: Clearer vision helps your child stay focused in the classroom and excel in their studies.
- Improved Quality of Life: Myopia management allows your child to enjoy activities like sports and hobbies with greater confidence and ease.
- Long-Term Eye Health: Protecting your child’s vision now sets the foundation for healthier eyes in adulthood.
Did You Know?
By 2050, nearly 50% of the world’s population—around 5 billion people—are expected to have myopia.
Time to Play!
Children who spend more time outdoors are less likely to develop myopia. Exposure to natural light and focusing on distant objects helps slow its progression.
MiSight® 1 Day
Contact Lenses
One of the most effective tools for managing myopia in children is MiSight® 1 Day contact lenses. These FDA-approved daily disposable lenses are designed to slow the progression of myopia in children as young as eight years old.
- How It Works: MiSight® lenses use special technology that reduces the strain on the eyes and slows myopia progression while providing clear vision.
- Safety and Convenience: As daily disposable lenses, MiSight® is easy to use and doesn’t require cleaning or storage, making it a safe and hygienic option for kids.
- Proven Results: Clinical studies show that MiSight® lenses can reduce myopia progression by up to 59%, helping your child maintain healthy vision.
Your child’s vision is one of their most valuable assets, and we’re here to help you protect it. Spectrum Eye Physicians specializes in personalized myopia management tailored to your child’s needs. Contact us to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward safeguarding your child’s vision.