Myopia Management

Is your child nearsighted?

Nearsightedness is when close-up objects look clear but distant objects look blurry. Some of the signs and symptoms of myopia include eye strain, headaches, squinting to see properly and difficulty seeing objects far away such as seeing the blackboard at school.

Why Does My Child's Nearsightedness Need to Be Managed?

Myopia control can help manage your child’s risk of eye disease later in life and increase your child’s opportunities. These eye diseases can include cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachment and macular degeneration. The higher your child’s myopia, the greater the risk.

Although eyeglasses and standard contact lenses can correct a person’s vision, they do not treat the underlying cause of myopia or slow its progression. This is where myopia management comes in.

What is Myopia Management?

Myopia management is an area of eye care that uses various tools and treatments to prevent or slow your child's myopia progression. Depending upon your child's specific needs, our doctors will be able to prescribe management options that can help your child maintain better vision for longer.