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What is Myopia?
Myopia is nearsightedness. Nearsighted eyes are usually too long, which makes far away
objects seem blurry. Just like feet get bigger and children get taller, the nearsighted eye gets
longer over time, and children often need stronger glasses every year as their eyes continue to
grow. Myopia tends to grow between ages 7-18
My Child already wears glasses or contact lenses. Why control myopia?
Controlling myopia only prevents it from getting worse, as it can’t be cured. When the eye
becomes more myopic, a person is at greater risk for serious complications like cataracts,
glaucoma, and retinal detachments. These serious conditions cannot be fixed with glasses or
contact lenses, so preventative measures are critical.
Facts About Myopia
• Myopia grows at a rate of 0.50D per year – enough to need new glasses
• Myopia is associated with conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal detachments
• For about 75% of children, myopia progression will stop by age 18
What are my choices for myopia control?
• Corneal Reshaping Contact Lenses. Similar to braces or a retainer from an orthodontist,
these are worn at night to change the cornea’s shape so the patient can have clear vision
all day without vision aids. They slow myopia down by bending light.
• Soft Bifocal Contact Lenses. These lenses, usually worn by those age 40+ to help with
distance and near vision, are also shown to help slow down myopia.
• Atropine. Using this eye drop once a day helps to slow down the progression of myopia.
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