Myopia Control Options for Your Child
At White Pine Eyecare in Cedar Springs, MI, we understand the importance of managing myopia (nearsightedness) to safeguard your child's vision and ocular health. Led by our experienced optometrist, we offer comprehensive myopia management services tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient.
Understanding Myopia:
Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a refractive error characterized by difficulty seeing distant objects clearly while close objects appear sharp. It typically develops during childhood and may progress over time if left unmanaged. Factors such as genetics, environmental influences, and prolonged near work contribute to its onset and progression.
Symptoms of Myopia:
Symptoms of myopia may include blurred distance vision, squinting, eye strain, headaches, and difficulty seeing clearly while driving or participating in outdoor activities. Early detection and intervention are key to preventing further progression and minimizing associated risks.
Myopia Control Options for Your Child:
At White Pine Eyecare, we offer a range of myopia control options designed to slow the progression of nearsightedness and reduce the risk of associated complications. These options include:
- MiSight® Contact Lenses: MiSight® daily disposable contact lenses are specifically designed for myopia management in children. By incorporating a dual-focus design, they help to slow axial elongation and reduce myopia progression.
- Atropine Eye Drops: Low-dose atropine eye drops have been shown to effectively slow the progression of myopia in children. By temporarily relaxing the eye's focusing mechanism, atropine helps to inhibit axial elongation and control myopia progression.
- Orthokeratology (Ortho-K): Orthokeratology, or Ortho-K, involves wearing specially designed gas-permeable contact lenses overnight to reshape the cornea and temporarily correct myopia. This non-surgical approach provides clear vision during the day without the need for glasses or daytime contact lenses.
- Specialty Contact Lenses: In addition to MiSight® lenses, we offer a variety of specialty contact lenses, such as multifocal and soft bifocal lenses, designed to address the unique visual needs of children with myopia.
Schedule Your Myopia Management Exam Today:
Don't wait to address your child's myopia. Schedule a comprehensive myopia management exam with our experienced optometrist at White Pine Eyecare in Cedar Springs, MI. Together, we can develop a personalized treatment plan to protect your child's vision and promote long-term ocular health.
