What is Myopia?
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a refractive error in the eye that causes distant objects to appear blurry. This condition occurs when the cornea — or the eye itself — is irregularly shaped. Myopia progresses as children age, which can increase the likelihood of them developing more serious health issues later in their lives. While glasses can correct nearsightedness, they won’t fix the underlying cause of myopia or stop it from developing. Instead, our myopia management program can slow down and even halt your child’s myopia from advancing, leading to healthier eyes and clear sight!
MiSight®
MiSight® daily contact lenses are ideal for children aged 8 to 12 and use a dual focus design that reduces eye strain and gently corrects the shape of your child’s corneas. Not only do MiSight® lenses help prevent myopia from getting worse, but they also help your child see clearly during the day, eliminating the need for additional eyewear.
Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT) with Ortho-K
We use ortho-k contact lenses for Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT) to allow your child to have great vision during the day without relying on eyewear. Ortho-K lenses are worn while your child sleeps and designed to gently reshape their cornea, so they wake with clearer vision when they take their contacts out! These lenses slow myopia’s development, and are ideal for kids who play contact sports or don’t want daily eyewear. CRT lenses are not just for kids but also adults who want another option or are not qualified for refractive surgery.
Atropine Eye Drops
Low-dose atropine eye drops are an effective and safe way to reduce eye strain in children with myopia, which helps reduce the condition’s progression over time. These eye drops are administered at night and work by relaxing your child’s eye muscles that often get stressed by myopia. Atropine drops are best when paired with another trusted form of myopia management, like specialty contacts.
Why Trust Us for
Myopia Management?
When you visit Granite Pointe Eye Care, your child will receive exceptional care from talented, caring doctors who understand just how important your child’s vision is. We’ll tailor our myopia management program to your child’s specific needs while prioritizing their comfort throughout the process. Your child should be able to focus on school, sports, and everything in-between, and we’ll make sure they see it all clearly with myopia management.
