Myopia Management in the Central Valley

Multifocal contact lenses have been shown to effectively slow the progression of myopia in children. Multifocal lenses work to focus light correctly on the retina, while preventing near strain, preventing the eyeball from continuing to grow (which causes myopia to worsen).

There is now a soft multifocal contact lens approved to prevent myopia progression. MiSight® 1 day is a daily wear, single-use contact lens that has been clinically proven and FDA-approved to slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness). Read more about the lenses here.

Low concentration atropine has been shown to significantly slow the progression of nearsightedness without increasing pupil size or decreasing near vision dramatically. In recent studies, only a small percentage of children complained of problems with low dose atropine, and glasses can reduce symptoms if your child notices poor reading vision or lights seem too bright.

If you or your child are experiencing symptoms of myopia, we will be happy to provide you with the treatment you need.

Orthokeratology (or Ortho-K) helps reduce the strain on your child’s eyes by providing clearer vision at all distances. At nighttime, your child puts in their Ortho-K lenses which will gently reshape their cornea as they sleep. When your child wakes up, their eyes are the right shape, allowing them to go about their day without the help of glasses or contacts.

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