Slowing the progression of nearsightedness in children and young adults.
Myopia (nearsightedness) is rapidly increasing worldwide, especially among children. Left unmanaged, progressive myopia can lead to higher prescriptions and increased risk of serious eye conditions later in life. At Mega Vision Center, we offer evidence-based myopia management strategies to slow its progression.
Myopia occurs when the eye grows too long, causing distant objects to appear blurry. While glasses and contacts correct the blur, they don't address the underlying progression. Myopia management aims to slow the rate of eye growth to reduce the final prescription and lower long-term risks.
Our myopia management options include specially designed soft contact lenses (like MiSight), orthokeratology (ortho-K) lenses worn overnight to reshape the cornea, low-dose atropine eye drops, and lifestyle recommendations including increased outdoor time.
We begin with a comprehensive myopia assessment that includes measuring your child's axial length (eye length), refraction, and corneal topography. These measurements help us track progression and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment over time.
Children who develop myopia at a young age are at the highest risk for rapid progression. Starting myopia management early can significantly reduce the total amount of nearsightedness and the associated risks of retinal detachment, glaucoma, and macular degeneration in adulthood.
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What to Expect
We use clinically proven methods including specialty lenses and atropine therapy.
Regular monitoring of eye length and prescription changes to measure treatment effectiveness.
Slowing myopia now reduces the risk of serious eye diseases in your child's future.
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