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How Can It Benefit Your Child?
With the rise of digital technology and increased near work, myopia (nearsightedness) has become more common among children. If your doctor has recommended special glasses or contact lenses for your child, here’s why starting myopia control treatment early is a game-changer.
In our digital age, near work like reading or screen use can lead to myopia, where the eye grows too long, causing difficulty seeing far away. Myopia doesn’t just mean blurry vision—it increases the risk of severe conditions like retinal tears and glaucoma later in life.
Technology today can measure your child’s eye length, and track its growth as your child gets older. Not only can it predict the chance your child may develop myopia, it can also predict how quickly your child’s prescription increases if they are already wearing glasses.
Other risk factors for myopia include having one or more parent with myopia, and getting less than 1.5 hours/day of outdoor time.
The Benefits of Myopia Control Treatment
- Slowing Progression
Special glasses or contact lenses designed for myopia control can reduce the rate of myopia progression by up to 67%, helping your child maintain a healthier prescription. - Future Vision Options
Slowing myopia progression means your child will have more options for glasses, contact lenses, and even LASIK surgery in the future. - Lower Prescription in Adulthood
By their 20s, your child could have a much lower prescription than if they had used traditional glasses, leading to better overall vision. - Reducing Risks of Vision-Threatening Diseases
Maintaining a healthy eye size reduces the risk of severe complications like retinal detachment, cataract, glaucoma, and other vision-threatening eye diseases. - Healthier Eyes in the Long Run
The ultimate goal is clear vision and healthier eyes for years to come.
How to Get Started
If you’re considering myopia control treatment for your child, here’s what to expect:
Step 1: Determine Candidacy
If we have already recommended myopia control, you’re ready for the next step. If not, schedule an eye exam to see if your child could benefit.
Step 2: Glasses Fitting
Choosing the right frame is essential. Our staff will also take precise measurements to ensure the treatment zone of the lens aligns perfectly with the eye’s pupil.
Step 3: Follow-Up and Monitoring
After 6 months, we will check if the treatment is working by assessing your child’s prescription and measuring eye growth using advanced tools like the MYAH instrument.
Step 4: Addressing Prescription Changes
Myopia control lenses slow progression but don’t stop it entirely. If your child’s prescription continues to increase faster than expected, additional treatments or adjustments may be needed.