Myopia Control for Children

Personalized care to help slow nearsightedness and protect your child's future vision.

Is your child's glasses prescription getting stronger every year? At Mountain View Optometry, our myopia control services go beyond correcting blurry vision. We focus on slowing myopia progression through advanced eye measurements, personalized treatments, and ongoing care. 

Our goal is to help your child see clearly today while reducing the risk of future eye health complications associated with high myopia.


Myopia Management: More Than Just Clear Vision

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Myopia, or nearsightedness, makes distant objects appear blurry. It commonly develops during childhood and can worsen as the eyes grow. 

While regular glasses correct blurry vision, specialized myopia control treatments can help slow progression. This is important because higher levels of myopia are linked to an increased risk of retinal detachment, glaucoma, and other eye conditions later in life. 

Starting treatment early can make a meaningful difference in your child's long-term eye health. 


Our Approach to Myopia Management

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Every child's vision is different. That's why we take a personalized approach to myopia control, using detailed assessments and advanced technology to guide treatment decisions.


Comprehensive Myopia Assessment 

We evaluate your child's prescription, eye health, focusing ability, family history, and visual habits to understand their risk of myopia progression. 


Advanced Eye Length Measurement

Using specialized biometry technology, we measure the length of your child's eyes. This quick, comfortable scan helps us monitor eye growth and evaluate treatment effectiveness beyond prescription changes alone. 


Personalized Treatment and Monitoring

We recommend treatment based on your child's individual needs, lifestyle, and rate of progression. Follow-up visits, typically every six months, help us track results and adjust treatment when necessary.

Want to know more about the process? Read our guide: Your Child's First Myopia Control Visit: What to Expect. 


Our Myopia Control Treatment Options

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At Mountain View Optometry, we offer several evidence-based treatments to help slow myopia progression. Our optometrists will help determine which approach is most suitable for your child. 


Myopia Control Glasses

Specially designed lenses provide clear vision while helping slow myopia progression. An easy, comfortable option for children who already wear glasses. 


Myopia Control Contact Lenses

Specialized soft contact lenses help manage myopia while giving children the freedom to enjoy sports and daily activities without glasses. 


Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)

Custom contact lenses worn overnight temporarily reshape the cornea, allowing many children to see clearly during the day without glasses while helping slow myopia progression. 


Low-Dose Atropine Eye Drops

Prescription eye drops can help slow myopia progression without requiring contact lenses, offering an alternative for children who may benefit from this approach.


Our optometrists will explain the benefits, limitations, and suitability of each treatment so you can make an informed decision. 


Is Myopia Control Right for Your Child?

Your child may benefit from a myopia control assessment if: 

  • Their glasses prescription continues to increase. 
  • They've recently been diagnosed with nearsightedness. 
  • One or both parents have myopia. 
  • They're having difficulty seeing distant objects. 

The earlier myopia is identified and managed, the more opportunity there may be to slow its progression. 


Take the Next Step in Protecting Your Child's Vision

Give your child the benefits of early myopia management. Get expert guidance and personalized treatment options to help slow nearsightedness and support healthier vision as they grow. 

Book Your Child's Myopia Control Assessment Today.


FAQ:

Can myopia be completely stopped or reversed? 

Myopia control can slow progression, but it cannot permanently reverse nearsightedness or guarantee that it will stop progressing. 

How long will my child need myopia control treatment? 

Treatment typically continues through the years until your child is 21 years old. 

Is myopia control covered by insurance? 

Myopia control exams are not covered by insurance, but prescription glasses and contact lenses are covered under eligible vision benefits. 

Can my child continue playing sports during myopia control treatment? 

Yes, myopia control treatments can be selected to accommodate your child's sports and everyday activities.