Myopia Management
Slowing nearsightedness — gently.
Childhood myopia isn't just "needs stronger glasses each year." Untreated progression raises lifetime risk of retinal detachment and glaucoma. We slow the curve.
What's actually happening
Stronger glasses aren't the answer.
Most kids with myopia get new glasses every year as their prescription climbs. That works visually — but the underlying issue (the eye is physically lengthening) keeps progressing.
Each diopter of progression adds risk for retinal detachment, glaucoma, and macular disease later in life. Myopia management slows that physical elongation. Not just the prescription.
Who this is for
If any of these are true, it's time.
Annual jumps
Prescription has climbed by 0.50 diopters or more each year.
One or both parents nearsighted
Myopia is highly hereditary — early intervention matters more.
Early onset
Diagnosed with myopia before age 8. Earlier = faster progression.
Heavy near work
Hours daily of reading, devices, or homework increases risk.
Limited outdoor time
Outdoor light exposure protects against myopia progression.
Eyes "tired" after school
Headaches, squinting, sitting closer to the screen.
How we approach it
Image first. Glasses last.
Every myopia consult starts with axial length measurement — we image the actual length of your child's eye, not just the prescription. That tells us how fast progression is happening.
Then we pick the right protocol: Ortho-K, MiSight daily contacts, or low-dose atropine. Each works differently. We choose based on your child's eye, lifestyle, and age — not a one-size-fits-all.
"My daughter's prescription jumped every year for three years before we started Ortho-K. Two years in, no change. We wish we'd started sooner."
— Verified parent review
Treatment options
The right tool, matched to your child.
Ortho-K
Overnight reshaping lenses. Slows progression + clear vision all day without glasses.
MiSight contacts
FDA-approved daily disposable soft lenses designed specifically for myopia control.
Low-dose atropine
A nightly eye drop that slows axial length growth. Safe long-term.
Multifocal soft lenses
Designed to defocus the peripheral retina — slowing eye growth.
Axial length monitoring
Tracks actual eye length every visit — the real measure of progression.
Outdoor time coaching
Two hours daily outside reduces progression risk. We help parents make it stick.
Frequently asked
Questions, answered.
Is myopia management covered by insurance?
What's the earliest age you can start?
How long does my child need to be in treatment?
Will my child eventually have perfect vision?
Is Ortho-K safe? My child has to sleep in contacts?
Start the conversation early.
A 30-minute consult tells you whether your child is a candidate and which protocol fits.