Helping Your Kids See Clearly
Nearsightedness, or myopia, is a common refractive error where distant objects appear blurry. As children’s eyes grow, myopia can worsen, increasing their prescription year after year. We offer myopia control options such as MiSight contact lenses, myopia control glasses, and more to help slow this progression and preserve long-term eye health.
We begin seeing children as young as 6 months old for eye exams and can begin monitoring myopia development early. Once your child reaches school age, annual eye exams become essential to track their eye health and detect any signs of myopia.
Our team will work with you to create a personalized plan to protect your child’s vision for the future. Contact us to schedule your appointment today.
What Is Myopia Control?
Myopia control involves various treatments designed to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children. The goal is to minimize the risks associated with high myopia, a condition that can lead to more serious eye problems later in life.
By starting myopia control at an early age, we can help children maintain clearer vision for longer and reduce their risk of developing severe vision issues as they grow older.
Signs Your Child May Have Myopia
While myopia often develops in childhood, it can be difficult to detect without a comprehensive eye exam. Some common signs of myopia in children include:
- Squinting to see distant objects
- Holding books or devices very close to their face
- Complaining of headaches or eye strain
- Difficulty seeing the board at school
- Sitting too close to the TV
If you notice any of these signs, it is important to schedule an eye exam as soon as possible.
The Risks of High Myopia
While myopia itself is treatable with glasses or contact lenses, high myopia can lead to more serious health risks, including:
- Retinal detachment: The retina may become stretched, increasing the likelihood of it detaching from the back of the eye.
- Glaucoma: High myopia can increase the risk of developing glaucoma, a condition that can damage the optic nerve.
- Macular degeneration: This condition can lead to loss of central vision over time. By slowing the progression of myopia in children, we aim to reduce the risk of these conditions later in life.
The Link Between Vision & Learning
When your kids have vision troubles, it can impact their daily life at school and cause challenges with reading from a distance and participating in sports and other activities. This can lead to stress and confusion, and if left undiagnosed, it may cause them to fall behind.
With professional care and treatment options for myopia, we can help your kids excel both inside and outside the classroom.
Myopia Control Options
We Offer
We provide several myopia control options, including MiSight contact lenses and low-dose atropine drops. Regular eye exams are also an essential part of our myopia control approach. If you’re concerned about your child’s eyesight and myopia progression, our experienced team is here to help.
We may recommend one or a combination of different treatments to help your children enjoy clear, healthy vision.
MiSight 1 day contact lenses are designed to help slow the progression of myopia by reshaping the way light enters the eye. The lenses use a special technology that focuses light on the retina in a way that helps prevent the elongation of the eyeball.
Low-dose atropine can help slow the progression of myopia by reducing the elongation of the eyeball. Atropine works by relaxing the focusing muscles in the eye, limiting the progression of nearsightedness over time. It’s an easy and noninvasive treatment, making it an excellent choice for many children.
Multifocal contact lenses offer clear vision at multiple distances while also helping to slow the elongation of the eye. They are an effective solution for children who are already familiar with wearing contact lenses and are looking for a way to manage their myopia.
Multifocal lenses have proven effective in controlling myopia progression, as they help reduce the strain that can lead to eye elongation and worsen nearsightedness.
Myopia control glasses feature lenses that manage myopia progression by controlling how light is focused on the retina.
Unlike regular glasses, myopia control glasses provide additional visual support to slow eye elongation. They are a great noninvasive treatment option for children who may not be ready for contact lenses or prefer glasses over contacts.
Protecting Your Child’s Long-Term Vision
If you’re concerned about your child’s myopia and want to explore the best options for managing their vision, our team at Third Avenue Eyecare is here to help. We offer a variety of myopia control treatments tailored to your child’s needs, and we’re committed to providing ongoing support through regular exams to track their progress.
The earlier myopia control is introduced, the better chance we have of slowing its progression. Contact us to schedule your child’s next appointment today.
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