Slowing Down the Progression of Myopia
Myopia (nearsightedness) is a common vision condition that blurs distance vision. It generally develops during childhood and can affect children both inside and outside the classroom.
When it comes to myopia control, beginning early leads to the best outcomes, which is why management starts at a young age. We offer comprehensive exams and myopia management options like ortho-k designed to slow the progression of this condition and protect your child’s long-term vision.
Let our team help your children enjoy clear, healthy vision. Contact us to schedule their next appointment today.
Understanding Myopia
Myopia occurs when the eye grows too long or the cornea is too curved. The error causes light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it, resulting in blurry distance vision, making it difficult to see objects clearly at a distance.
Some common signs and symptoms can include:
- Frequent headaches
- Squinting to see distant objects
- Eye strain
- Blurry vision when looking at faraway objects
- Sitting too close to screens
Why Myopia Management Matters
Managing myopia is crucial for preventing high levels of nearsightedness, which can increase the risk of serious eye conditions later in life, such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts. Myopia control aims to slow myopia progression to protect eye health and quality of life.
By slowing myopia progression during childhood, we can help reduce the risk of these complications and support better eye health in adulthood.
Personalized Myopia Management Plans
Every child’s eyes are different, and myopia progression can vary widely. That’s why we create personalized myopia management plans tailored to your child’s specific needs.
During your consultation, we’ll assess your child’s vision, discuss the available management options, and develop a right plan for them. We’ll also schedule regular follow-up visits to monitor your child’s progress and make any necessary adjustments to their treatment plan.
Myopia in the Classroom
When your child has trouble with their eyesight, it can impact their life at school and cause difficulty with reading from a distance, seeing the board in class, and participating in sports and other activities.
Vision-related learning challenges can lead to stress and confusion and–if left undiagnosed–can cause children to fall behind their friends and in their school work.
With professional care and treatment options for myopia, we can support your child’s long-term vision and eye health.
Our Myopia Control Strategies
Myopia exists on a scale from low to high myopia. Patients with low myopia might barely notice vision loss, with minimal use of corrective solutions. Someone with high myopia will need corrective options for everyday activities, like taking notes in a classroom or aiming a curveball.
At Daniel Island Eye Care, we offer a variety of evidence-based myopia management strategies tailored to your child’s unique needs.
Ortho-k involves wearing specially designed rigid gas-permeable contact lenses overnight. These lenses gently reshape the cornea while your child sleeps, allowing them to see clearly during the day without needing glasses or contacts.
Ortho-k has been shown to help slow the progression of myopia in children effectively.
MiSight 1 day lenses are soft contact lenses that can help manage myopia in children. They are comfortable to wear and can help correct and slow the progression of myopia.
MiSight lenses are daily-wear lenses, so they can be a low-risk option for children–kids as young as 8 years old have shown confidence in handling them. If your children aren’t fans of wearing glasses, then MiSight may be a solution.
Multifocal contact lenses are worn during the day and are designed to correct vision while providing peripheral defocus, which can help slow myopia progression.
Low-dose atropine is a treatment option for children with myopia. Low-dose atropine drops can work by suppressing the eye’s growth to help slow the progression of myopia. This treatment is typically prescribed as a daily drop, administered in the evening before bedtime.
Get Ahead of Myopia Management
If your child has been diagnosed with myopia or if you’re concerned about their vision, we can help.
Our team is here to help you explore the best options for slowing myopia progression and protecting your child’s long-term eye health. Contact us to schedule your child’s next appointment.
Get Relief from Dry Eye
Living with dry, irritated eyes can make even simple tasks uncomfortable. Our dedicated team of optometrists offers tailored solutions to help you find relief from dry eye. During your eye exam, we use diagnostics to uncover the cause of your dry eye symptoms and provide treatments like prescription drops, heat therapy, or lifestyle recommendations. Trust us to deliver the care you need for refreshed, hydrated vision.
Your Partner in Managing Keratoconus
Keratoconus can make daily life challenging, but with the right care, we can help you manage it. At Daniel Island Eye Care, our optometrists specialize in diagnosing and managing this condition with solutions like scleral lenses and diagnostics like corneal topography.
These customized treatments can improve vision and protect long-term eye health. Book your eye exam today for the first step toward clearer vision and better eye health.
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