Myopia Control

Helping Children Manage Myopia

Myopia (nearsightedness) is a common vision condition that makes distance vision blurry. It generally develops during childhood and can affect children both inside and outside the classroom in their daily lives.

Comprehensive eye exams and myopia control strategies are pivotal in managing this vision issue and enhancing your child’s quality of life. Beginning myopia control around ages 8–12 can significantly slow its progression.

Address your child’s long-term visual health today. Contact us to schedule your appointment.

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A Closer Look at Myopia Control

Standard eyeglasses and contacts correct blurry vision caused by myopia but do not slow its progression. Myopia control aims to slow myopia progression to protect eye health and quality of life. Several treatment options are available to slow the progression of myopia in children and teenagers.

Depending on your child’s needs, we may recommend MiSight contact lenses or search for other options.

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Signs & Symptoms of Myopia

Children aren’t always able to express when they have a vision problem. You can watch them for common signs and symptoms, including:

Frequent headaches
Squinting to see distant objects
Eye strain
Blurry vision when looking at faraway objects
Sitting too close to screens

If you notice any of these signs and are concerned about myopia affecting your child in school and other aspects of their life, an eye exam can help determine if myopia control is the right step.

Myopia in the Classroom

When your child has trouble with their eyesight, it can impact their life at school and cause difficulty with reading from a distance, seeing the board in class, and participating in sports and other activities.

Vision-related learning challenges can lead to stress and confusion and, if left undiagnosed, can cause children to fall behind their friends.

With professional care and treatment options for myopia, we can support your child’s long-term vision and eye health.

MiSight for Myopia Management

MiSight 1 day lenses are soft contact lenses that can help manage myopia in children. These lenses are comfortable to wear and help correct and slow the progression of myopia in children.

Studies have shown that MiSight lenses slow myopia progression by an average of 59%

MiSight lenses are daily-wear lenses, so they’re low-risk for children, and children as young as 8 years old have shown confidence in handling these lenses. If your children aren’t fans of wearing glasses, then MiSight may be their solution.

Putting Your Child’s Eyesight First

Our team at Wise Eye Care has a storied history of eye care experience within the Franklin community, and we pride ourselves on offering eye care to patients of all ages.

Our myopia control services are designed around protecting your children’s long-term vision. Dr. Wise is passionate about working with parents and helping them understand the effects of myopia and how it can be managed.

Contact us to schedule your appointment today and get started with myopia control early.

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