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Myopia is near-sightedness. It means that a child has difficulty seeing things at a distance (Example: Chalkboard).Early intervention is CRITICAL to managing a progressive condition such as myopia. while there is no minimum age to begin therapy, better outcomes are witnessed with early intervention. treatment slows the progression.
• Myopia can affect a child's ability to perform effectively in school.
• Myopia worsens with close work such as reading, drawing and screen time on computers, smart phones, tablets.
• Myopia worsens as children grow. Left without intervention, it can increase exponentially in teen years.
• Myopia increases the risk of serious visual complications such as retinal detachment, cataracts, macular degeneration and glaucoma in adulthood.
• Myopia is hereditary. A child with 1 near-sighted parent has 3 times the risk of developing myopia. This risk doubles to 6 times if both parents are near-sighted.
• Early and consistent therapeutic intervention is the only way to slow the progression of myopia.
Listed below are few treatment options. However, a clinical evaluation of the extent of myopia and patient age will determine the combination best suited for your child.
Ortho-k lenses
A gentle, non-surgical solution that uses custom fit reshaping contact lenses that reduce the effect of myopia with continuous overnight wear. The lenses act as a "retainer" for the eyes, similar to a dental retainer worn overnight to align teeth. Once removed in the morning, your child’s eyes naturally maintain their shape for clear vision all day, without the need for daytime contacts or glasses.
MiSight lenses
MiSight lenses correct nearsightedness and slow the progression of myopia in children by utilizing special ActivControl® technology designed with dual- focus treatment zones
Low Dose Atropine Therapy
Nightly Low Dose Atropine (LDA) slows the myopic progression by relaxing the anatomy of the eye. This therapy is typically prescribed in conjunction with the use of contact lenses.