Frisco, Tx
Myopia Management
Frisco,Tx
Myopia Management
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is when distant objects appear blurry while close objects are still clear. It happens when the eyeball is too long or the cornea is curved too steeply, causing light to focus in front of the retina rather than directly on it. At Contact Lens & EyeCare Gallery, we offer myopia management in Frisco to help slow down the progression of nearsightedness in children. Managing myopia early is crucial, as high levels of myopia can increase the risk of future eye problems like glaucoma, cataracts, and retinal detachment.
Why myopia management is important
Many parents worry when their child’s glasses prescription seems to change every year, and that’s where myopia management comes in. Instead of just updating prescriptions, myopia management focuses on slowing down the progression of nearsightedness. This not only helps improve vision now but also reduces the risk of more serious eye health issues down the road. Dr. Jones and our team offer various treatments to help keep your child’s vision stable and reduce the likelihood of severe myopia.
Orthokeratology (ortho-k)
Ortho-k is a non-surgical treatment that uses specially designed contact lenses to gently reshape the cornea while your child sleeps. These lenses are worn overnight, so when your child wakes up and removes them in the morning, they can see clearly all day without needing glasses or daytime contacts. Ortho-k is a great option for children and teens because it not only provides clear vision but also slows the progression of myopia.
Atropine eye drops
Atropine eye drops are another effective option for managing myopia, especially in younger children. Children use low-dose atropine eye drops daily, helping to slow the elongation of the eye and reduce the progression of nearsightedness. These drops are easy to use and can work alongside other myopia management treatments.
Multifocal contact lenses
Multifocal contact lenses not only provide clear vision at various distances, but they also help slow down myopia progression. The lenses are designed to focus light in a way that reduces strain on the eyes, controlling the development of nearsightedness. Over a three-year period, they were incredibly successful at slowing myopia progression when compared with standard contact lenses.
Contact us for myopia management in Frisco
If your child’s prescription gets stronger every year, we’re here to help. At Contact Lens & EyeCare Gallery in Frisco, we offer personalized myopia management plans. Give us a call today or schedule an appointment online to learn more about how we can help protect your child’s future vision.