Myopia Management
Our Specialty
Myopia (also called nearsightedness) is where they eyeball is either too long or the cornea is too curved, leading to difficulty seeing objects, while vision up close is clearer. Our Myopia Control Program slows down prescription changes and in some cases even stops it from increasing.
Typically, once you become myopic, it tends to worsen over time. Higher levels of myopia are associated with greater risk of eye diseases like glaucoma, retinal detachment, myopic macular degeneration (central vision loss), and cataracts later in life.
How to slow down Myopia
Myopia control is dedicated to slowing down or even stopping the
progression of myopia in children and teens. Below shows the options and
their effect on slowing myopic progression.
Other ways to slowing down myopia progression:
THE HOPE VISION CARE DIFFERENCE
There are many myopia control programs out there but to do it properly, it must include axial length measurements of the eye.
Measuring axial length is necessary to
(1) Determine the risk of associated pathology
(2) Predict the risk for myopia development for a
patient not just by checking a prescription(3) Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment
THE MYOPIA LIFE CYCLE
We’re here to help you fight myopia one stage at a time.
Age 0-7: The Pre-Myopia Stage
Prevention by proper lifestyle
Identify higher risk of myopia
Prophylaxis treatment
Age 7-14: Rapid Myopia Stage
Early detection of myopia
Aggressive treatment of myopia
Myopia control program: multi-prong approach: Orthokeratology, MISIGHT soft multifocal, custom soft multifocal lenses, eye drops once a day, special myopia control glasses
Monitor axial length ( eyeball elongation) for treatment dosage
Age 14-20: Slower Myopia Increase Stage
Less aggressive treatment needed
Adult orthokeratology treatment
Age 20-30: Stabilization Stage
Discontinue treatment
Refractive surgeries
Adult orthokeratology treatment
Age 30-50: Post-Stabilization Stage
Refractive surgeries
Myopia education for their children
Adult orthokeratology treatment
Age 50-65: Myopic Diseases Management Stage
Onset of presbyopia
Myopia-related disease treatment and management
Adult orthokeratology treatment
Age 65+: Comfort and Management Stage
Reduce symptoms to improve living with myopia related diseases
Adult orthokeratology treatment
Atropine Eye Drops
As more children develop nearsightedness (myopia) at younger ages, parents are looking for safe, science-backed ways to slow its progression. One of the most effective treatments available today is low-dose atropine eye drops—a proven method to help protect your child’s long-term vision.
Atropine works by gently relaxing the focusing muscles in the eye that can become overworked from prolonged near tasks like reading or screen time. When these muscles are under constant strain, it can contribute to the eye growing too long—one of the key drivers of myopia progression.
These prescription eye drops are applied once at bedtime and work overnight to reduce eye strain and support healthy visual development. Unlike the stronger dilation drops used during eye exams, low-dose atropine is specially formulated for daily use and has been clinically shown to significantly slow the worsening of myopia in children, with minimal side effects.
If you’re concerned about your child’s increasing glasses prescription, atropine treatment may be a smart and proactive way to safeguard their vision as they grow.
MiSight Lenses
If your child is becoming more nearsighted each year, MiSight® 1 day contact lenses offer a powerful way to slow that progression—comfortably, safely, and effectively. Specifically designed for children ages 8 to 12, MiSight lenses are the first and only FDA-approved soft contact lenses clinically proven to slow the progression of myopia.
In fact, studies show that MiSight can reduce how quickly nearsightedness worsens by up to 59%. To put that into perspective: if a child’s vision is expected to reach -8.00 diopters without treatment, MiSight could help keep it closer to -3.50—dramatically reducing the risk of serious vision complications later in life.
These soft, daily disposable lenses are not only comfortable and easy for kids to wear, but they also offer a hygienic, hassle-free routine: your child wears a fresh pair each morning and simply tosses them at night—no cleaning, storing, or overnight wear required.
With MiSight, you’re not just correcting your child’s vision today—you’re actively protecting it for the future.
Ortho-K
Imagine if your child could wake up every morning with clear vision—no glasses, no contacts, no surgery. That’s the power of Orthokeratology (Ortho-K): a safe, FDA-approved, non-surgical treatment that gently reshapes the eyes overnight using specially designed gas-permeable lenses. Your child simply wears the retainer lenses while sleeping, and by morning, they can enjoy crisp, glasses-free vision all day long.
Originally discovered by eye doctors who noticed that certain lenses seemed to slow or stop vision changes, Ortho-K has grown into a game-changing solution—especially for kids. Not only does it correct vision temporarily without the need for daytime eyewear, but studies show it can also help slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia), a growing concern for many parents today.
Whether it’s for school, sports, or screen time, Ortho-K can give your child the freedom to see clearly and confidently—without the limitations of glasses. And in some cases, the clear vision lasts up to three days after just one night of wear!
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