Myopia Treatment for Children in Lorain County
If your child’s glasses prescription keeps getting stronger every year, it’s not just frustrating; it could be a sign of progressive myopia. Also known as nearsightedness, myopia makes it harder to see objects at a distance, and it’s becoming increasingly common in kids across the United States.
At North Coast Eye Care, we don’t just correct blurry vision; we help slow myopia progression. Our eye doctors offer personalized, research-backed treatment plans designed to protect your child’s long-term eye health.
What Is Nearsightedness?
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a condition that makes it difficult to see clearly at a distance, and it’s becoming more common in kids. It happens when the eye grows too long from front to back, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it. The result? Blurry vision when looking at faraway objects, like the whiteboard at school or street signs.
But myopia isn’t just about needing glasses. As the eye continues to grow, the condition tends to get worse, which means stronger prescriptions year after year. Left unmanaged, progressive myopia can increase your child’s risk of severe eye conditions later in life, like glaucoma, retinal detachment, or macular degeneration.
Why Myopia Management Matters
Glasses and contact lenses help your child see clearly, but they don’t stop their vision from getting worse. That’s where myopia management comes in.
The goal of myopia management is healthier eyes in the future. By starting treatment early, we can help slow the progression of nearsightedness and reduce your child’s long-term risks. The earlier we start, the more effective the treatment tends to be.
Myopia Control at North Coast Eye Care
We offer two proven ways to slow myopia progression: MiSight® 1-day contact lenses and low-dose atropine eye drops. Both are safe, doctor-recommended, and backed by years of clinical research.
Atropine Eye Drops
For kids who aren’t quite ready for contacts, we also offer low-dose atropine drops—a simple, non-invasive way to help slow eye growth. Here’s how it works:
- One drop is applied in each eye at bedtime.
- The medication gently helps regulate how the eye grows.
- It’s painless, safe, and easy to incorporate into your child’s routine.
We’ll walk you through how to use the drops and keep track of your child’s progress.
MiSight® 1-Day Contact Lenses
MiSight® lenses are the first and only FDA-approved soft contact lenses designed to slow the progression of myopia in kids. They work by using a special optical design that corrects your child’s vision and sends signals to the eye to help control its growth.
What to Expect From Treatment
Starting a myopia management plan is simple, and we’re with you every step of the way. Here’s what the process looks like when you come to North Coast Eye Care:
1. A Comprehensive Exam: We begin with a detailed eye exam, including measurements of your child’s eye shape and prescription.
2. A Personalized Plan: Based on your child’s age, vision needs, lifestyle, and growth pattern, we’ll create a myopia control plan tailored for them.
3. Ongoing Support & Monitoring: We’ll schedule regular check-ins to monitor your child’s progress, make adjustments if needed, and answer any questions you have along the way.
4. Long-Term Protection: Myopia management is a long game, but the payoff is worth it. Studies show that children who begin treatment early can significantly reduce the rate of vision deterioration over time.
Myopia Care That’s Close to Home
Starting a myopia management plan is simple, and we’re with you every step of the way. Here’s what the process looks like when you come to North Coast Eye Care:
1. A Comprehensive Exam: We begin with a detailed eye exam, including measurements of your child’s eye shape and prescription.
2. A Personalized Plan: Based on your child’s age, vision needs, lifestyle, and growth pattern, we’ll create a myopia control plan tailored for them.
3. Ongoing Support & Monitoring: We’ll schedule regular check-ins to monitor your child’s progress, make adjustments if needed, and answer any questions you have along the way.
4. Long-Term Protection: Myopia management is a long game, but the payoff is worth it. Studies show that children who begin treatment early can significantly reduce the rate of vision deterioration over time.
