Myopia Control in Millis

Helping Your Kids See Clearly—Now & in the Future

Blurry distance vision can be frustrating—especially when it keeps getting worse. Myopia, or nearsightedness, is becoming more common in children and can continue to progress as they grow. Around 30% of Americans are affected by myopia, including children.

But the good news? Myopia control can help slow this progression and help protect long-term eye health.

We use our technology and personalized treatment plans to help manage myopia in children and adults. Our goal is to keep your vision sharp while reducing the risks associated with high myopia later in life.It all starts with regular eye exams. Contact us to book an eye exam and start managing your child’s myopia today.

Understanding Myopia

Myopia occurs when the eye grows too long or the cornea is too steeply curved, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it. This makes distant objects appear blurry, while near vision typically remains clear.

Common signs and symptoms of myopia can include:

• Difficulty seeing the board at school
• Squinting to see far-away objects
• Frequent headaches or eye strain
• Holding books or screens very close

The Risks of High Myopia

Myopia is a common condition, but when it becomes severe (high myopia), it can increase the risk of serious eye conditions, such as:

• Retinal detachment: When the retina pulls away from the back of the eye, potentially leading to vision loss.
• Glaucoma: Increased eye pressure that can damage the optic nerve.
• Cataracts: Clouding of the eye’s lens that affects vision clarity.

Early myopia management can help slow the progression and reduce the risk of these complications, supporting long-term eye health.

Our Approach to Myopia Control

Myopia typically worsens from childhood through the teen years, making early detection and management essential. When your child has trouble with their eyesight, it can impact their life at school and cause difficulty with reading from a distance, seeing the board in class, and participating in sports and other activities.

Our team stays ahead of the curve with innovative solutions designed to help slow the progression of myopia and support long-term vision health.

MiSight 1 Day Contact Lenses

MiSight 1-day contact lenses are comfortable, soft contact lenses that are clinically proven to slow the progression of myopia in children between 8 and 12 years old at the initiation of treatment.

MiSight lenses are designed to slow the elongation of the eye caused by myopia and reduce the risk of myopia-affected vision later in life. If your children are not fans of wearing glasses, then MiSight may be their solution.

NaturalVue Multifocal Contact Lenses

The NaturalVue multifocal contact lens is a daily disposable lens designed for presbyopia and myopia control.

These lenses create an extended depth of focus, enabling almost 2 times the range of clear vision. NaturalVue lenses also help slow the progression of eye growth.

Atropine Drops

Low-dose atropine eye drops have been effective in slowing myopia progression by relaxing the eye’s focusing mechanisms. The dosage prescribed is dependent on your child’s vision needs.

Once atropine treatment stops, myopia progression can ramp up again, so early diagnosis and treatment are essential. Atropine drops are usually placed in the eyes each night at bedtime.

ZEISS MyoVision Glasses Lenses

Zeiss MyoVision lenses can be an excellent glasses lens option for myopia control. These lenses are specially designed for children’s lifestyles and unique visual needs.

Zeiss MyoVision lenses feature a freeform optical design optimized for myopic children. The lenses guide the image to be projected onto the retina for clear vision but also feature myopic defocus in the periphery (side of the lenses) for comfort and myopic control.

Early Diagnosis Makes a Difference

The earlier myopia is detected, the more we can do to slow its progression. Regular eye exams help us track changes in vision and adjust treatments as needed.

Let’s work together to protect your child’s eyesight for the future. Contact us to schedule your eye exam today.