Myopia Control at Precision Eye Care in Bridgeport WV

Success Begins With Sight

Myopia is a growing concern for children around the world, and it’s on the rise in the United States. More than 40% of Americans currently have myopia, and more children are diagnosed daily.

Also known as nearsightedness, myopia makes objects in the distance appear blurry while close-up items remain in focus.

Children’s eye exams are essential—roughly 75% of children with myopia received a diagnosis before the age of 12. Catching the condition early on can help us control it, setting your child up for success in the future.

There is no cure for myopia, but we can slow its progression and make things a little easier for your child. Book their appointment to test for myopia today!

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Why Controlling Myopia Matters

Proper eyesight is important for learning. Children might struggle to see in school or have a difficult time reading and writing due to poor vision. They may also be slow to develop social behaviors and could be misdiagnosed with behavioral problems.

Language and speech development can also be impacted by myopia. Children learn to speak by watching facial expressions and seeing lips move, so their sight is a key component.

Severe myopia can also lead to more serious conditions later on. The risk of retinal detachment, cataracts, and open-angle glaucoma increases in people with high myopia.

Corrective lenses are needed to correct vision among people with myopia. But, early identification of myopia can help control the condition and slow its progression.

Book your child’s appointment now to test for myopia and other vision conditions.

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Causes of Myopia

Myopia is a refractive error that develops during childhood and throughout the teenage years. Vision usually stabilizes around age 20.

Normally, light enters the eye and gets focused on the retina, traveling through the optic nerve and to the brain, which interprets the signals. People with myopia have either an eyeball that is too long or a cornea that is too curved, causing light to focus improperly on the retina and making far objects appear blurry.

There is no definitive answer as to the causes of myopia, but it can be hereditary. Also, too much time inside focused on close-up work or using screens is also thought to cause the progression of myopia.

We recommend that parents encourage children to spend time outdoors. Studies suggest that time spent outdoors may reduce the risk of developing nearsightedness.

Book an appointment for your child today to learn more about our myopia control methods.

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Our Myopia Control Methods

Myopia control is more than correcting vision with glasses or contact lenses. It is a management approach that aims to slow the progression of nearsightedness in kids as their eyes grow, encouraging their eyes to slow their elongation and to stabilize at a lower prescription.

We offer several myopia control options, depending on you and your child’s preferences. Whether they are interested in trying contact lenses, prefer glasses, or find eye drops more convenient, we can discuss the options available. We’ll continue to monitor their eyes and adjust their treatment as needed.

MiSightⓇ Contact Lenses

MiSight 1 Day soft contact lenses are the first and only FDA-approved lens proven to slow the progression of myopia in children by an average of 59%. They use a unique, concentric ring design that sends signals to the eye and slows down myopia progression.

These soft, daily disposable lenses are designed to be easy to handle. We’ll discuss with you and your child to determine if they are ready for the responsibility of contact lenses.

Stellest Myopia Glasses

Stellest lenses by Essilor are the first and only FDA-market-authorized spectacle lens to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children. The lenses have been shown to slow myopia progression by an average of 72% over 2 years.

These lenses include invisible lenslet technology that impacts how light is reflected into the eye, slowing myopia without looking different from a standard pair of glasses. These are a great option for younger children and those who prefer glasses to contact lenses.

Cycloplegic Eye Drops

Cycloplegic eye drops are used to dilate the pupil and relax the focusing system. These drops are used in low concentrations and administered before bed to lessen any impact on visual clarity.

By relaxing the focusing system, cycloplegic eye drops reduce strain. They can be used together with glasses or contact lenses, or as a standalone management method.