Myopia Control: How It Works and Why It Matters for Long-Term Eye Health

Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is more than just a need for glasses. It is a progressive condition that can have lasting effects on eye health. As the number of children diagnosed with myopia continues to rise, early intervention has never been more important. At Frame & Focus Eye Care, we offer proven myopia control treatments designed to slow its progression and help protect your child’s vision for the future.
 

Why Myopia Control Is Important

As myopia worsens, the eye continues to elongate. This elongation can increase the risk of serious eye conditions later in life, including retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts, and myopic maculopathy. Controlling myopia progression during childhood can reduce these risks and support better long-term eye health.

Myopia control aims to slow the growth of the eye and prevent myopia from advancing. Several treatment options are available, and the right approach depends on the individual needs of each child.
 

Atropine Eye Drops

Low-dose atropine eye drops are used nightly and have been shown in studies to significantly slow the progression of myopia in children. These drops work by reducing the eye’s growth rate, and they are typically well-tolerated with minimal side effects.
 

MiSight® 1 Day Contact Lenses

MiSight 1 day lenses are FDA-approved soft contact lenses specifically designed for myopia control. These lenses provide clear vision while simultaneously using special optics to slow the elongation of the eye, making them an excellent option for children who are comfortable wearing contacts.
 

Multifocal Contact Lenses and Glasses

Multifocal lenses are traditionally used for adults with presbyopia, but they can also help manage myopia in children. These lenses create different focal points that help reduce the stimulus that causes the eye to elongate. Multifocal glasses may also be recommended in certain cases, especially for children not ready for contact lenses.
 

Long-Term Benefits of Myopia Control

By slowing myopia progression during the critical childhood years, we can help reduce the need for stronger prescriptions over time and lower the lifetime risk of serious eye diseases. Early intervention is key, which is why regular pediatric eye exams are essential to monitor changes and adjust treatment as needed.
 

Schedule Your Child’s Eye Exam Today

Myopia control is a proactive approach to protecting your child’s vision and long-term eye health. We are committed to offering personalized solutions using the latest in evidence-based treatments.

If your child is nearsighted or you’ve noticed changes in their vision, schedule a pediatric eye exam at Frame & Focus Eye Care at our office in Richmond, Texas, to learn more about myopia control options. We are also happy to serve the surrounding areas, Greatwood, Rosenberg, Sugar Land, Pecan Grove, Four Corners, Mission Bend, New Territory, and Sugar Land. Please call (832) 664-7900 to book an appointment today.