Myopia Management For You

Is your child short-sighted?

Childhood myopia, also known as near or short-sighted, can cause very serious eye diseases later in life. Offer your child a brighter future with myopia management.

why does Myopia need to be managed?

Myopia (nearsightedness) is reaching epidemic proportions. By 2050, half of the world’s population is expected to have myopia. That’s worrying, as having myopia significantly raises the risk of developing sight-threatening eye diseases later in life, such as cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachment and macular degeneration.

The level of myopia a child has is directly correlated to their risk of eye disease — the higher the myopia, the greater the risk. A child between -0.75D and -3.00 is more than 3 times more likely to develop retinal detachment in the future. That number triples for individuals with high myopia (-5.00 and above).

If you’re concerned that your child’s vision is deteriorating, contact Eyevista Optometry today and schedule with Dr. Chan for a consult. We can help.

What causes myopia?

The degree of myopia can progress gradually or rapidly, especially from ages 8-18. This is not just a matter of inconvenience or needing stronger glasses; if the myopia continues to progress, the child is at a higher risk of developing dangerous eye diseases later in life that can lead to permanent vision loss and even blindness.

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.

Treatment options for myopia

There are three specific treatment options to slow the progression of myopia.

• Orthokeratology (Ortho-k)

• Atropine eye drops

• Multifocal contact lenses

Children as young as 8 may need to start treatment. Consult with your eye doctor to find out which treatment is recommended for them.

NaturalVue Multifocal Lenses for Myopia Control

Myopia, or nearsightedness, can affect not only your child’s vision but their school performance as well. Fortunately, there are ways to slow and sometimes stop myopia’s progression. Learn more about myopia control and why NaturalVue Multifocal lenses may be a good option for your child.