Myopia Control

What Is Myopia?

Myopia, also known as near-sightedness, is the inability to see objects at a distance without the help of glasses or contact lenses. Myopia has been increasing in the younger population globally due to increasing amounts of near work and the use of electronic devices at a young age. Therefore, myopia has been recognized as an epidemic. Not only does uncontrolled myopic progression affect a child's daily school and social performances, it will also increase their risks of having serious eye diseases later on in life, such as retinal holes, retinal tears, retinal detachments, macular degeneration, glaucoma etc. However, with our advances in modern-day technology, we are able to control myopia and decrease the severity of the disease by implementing optometric devices such as Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT).

Types of Myopia Control

Our job is to protect your child’s vision from getting worse as they grow, using the most appropriate treatment.

​​​​​​​Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) contact lenses temporarily reshape the cornea overnight. Upon removal in the morning, nearsightedness is corrected, delivering clear vision all day long. It is a great option for those who want freedom from daytime glasses and contact lenses, and especially swimmers and water polo players. These lenses must be worn each night to maintain clear vision.

MiSight® 1 day is a dual focus soft contact lens that is the only FDA-approved myopia control treatment to provide clear vision while simultaneously slowing the worsening of myopia. It was designed for young children, and its safety and efficacy are supported by a 7-year study and hundreds of thousands of patients.