Myopia Care for Children
of the world had myopia in 2010
(1.9 billion people)
will have it by 2050
(4.7 billion people)
have myopia in America today.
Cause of permanent blindness worldwide.
Our Treatments
Give your child a lifetime of better vision
Give your child a lifetime of better vision

CUSTOM MEDICINE (atropine)

MISIGHT DAYTIME CONTACTS
MiSight® 1-Day is the FIRST and ONLY daytime soft contact lens for myopia control in age-appropriate children.
- FDA approved
- Clinically proven and safe
- Child friendly and easy to use

ABILITI OVERNIGHT RETAINERS
From the folks at Acuvue / Johnson& Johnson. Kids just want to be kids. For many kids, wearing eyeglasses may introduce self-image concerns and discourage participation in sports and other physical activities.1,2 Johnson & Johnson Vision is proud to offer daytime freedom from glasses or contacts with ACUVUE® Abiliti™ Overnight Therapeutic Lenses for Myopia Management.

OTHER GREAT CHOICES
Other options may be better for your child. We've got you covered with FDA-approved options from:
- Euclid (made in Virginia)
- Visioneering Technologies
- Paragon
- GP Specialists
Myopia is more than nearsightedness or the inability to see distant objects clearly.2 So what is the definition of myopia? Here are four key facts to know:
- Myopia is a chronic, progressive disease that leads to the eye growing too long.2-4
- This lengthening of the eye changes the eye’s ability to focus on distant objects, resulting in blurry vision.2
- Myopia may also increase the risk of permanent vision loss due to the development of cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachment, myopic macular degeneration, or other eye conditions.6
- Lifestyle changes, including more near work* and less outdoor time, are contributing to more children than ever before developing myopia at an early age.7,8
References:
2. Flitcroft DI. The complex interactions of retinal, optical and environmental factors in myopia aetiology. Prog Retin Eye Res. 2012;31(6):622-660.
3. Donovan L, Sankaridurg P, Ho A et al Myopia progression rates in urban children wearing single-vision spectacles. OVS 2012;89(1):27-32.
4. Pärssinen O, Kauppinen M. Risk factors for high myopia: a 22-year follow-up study from childhood to adulthood. Acta Ophthalmologica. 2019;97(5):510-518.
6. Haarman AEG, Enthoven CA, Tideman JWL, et al The Complications of Myopia: A Review and Meta-Analysis. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2020 Apr 9;61(4):49.
7. Huang HM, Chang DS, Wu PC. The Association between Near Work Activities and Myopia in Children-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. PLoS One. 2015 Oct 20;10(10):e0140419.
8. Wu PC, Chen CT, Chang LC, Niu YZ, Chen ML, Liao LL, Rose K, Morgan IG. Increased Time Outdoors Is Followed by Reversal of the Long-Term Trend to Reduced Visual Acuity in Taiwan Primary School Students. Ophthalmology. 2020 Nov;127(11):1462-1469. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2020.01.054.
Previously, myopia was thought of as simply nearsightedness or blurry distance vision.2 We now know it’s so much more. Myopia is a chronic, progressive disease that is affecting children at an alarming pace.2-4 The number of people with myopia has nearly doubled over the past 20 years.5 It’s estimated that about one in three children in the U.S are affected by myopia.1
References:
1. Vitale S et al. Increased prevalence of myopia in the US, 1971-1972, 1999-2004. Arch Ophthalmol. 2009;127(12)1632-1639.
2. Flitcroft DI. The complex interactions of retinal, optical and environmental factors in myopia aetiology. Prog Retin Eye Res. 2012;31(6):622-660.
3. Donovan L, Sankaridurg P, Ho A et al Myopia progression rates in urban children wearing single-vision spectacles. OVS 2012;89(1):27-32.
4. Pärssinen O, Kauppinen M. Risk factors for high myopia: a 22-year follow-up study from childhood to adulthood. Acta Ophthalmologica. 2019;97(5):510-518.
5. Holden BA, Fricke TR, Wilson DA, et al. Global Prevalence of Myopia and High Myopia and Temporal Trends from 2000 through 2050. Ophthalmology 2016;123:1036-42.
Once a child develops myopia, it is very likely to worsen as they grow, resulting in the need for higher and higher prescriptions for glasses or contact lenses.10
- Every child should be monitored for myopia from an early age, with annual comprehensive eye exams starting by the age of 5.11,12
- A comprehensive eye exam – which is much more extensive than an annual vision screening at school – can detect the early signs of myopia, as well as more than 270 systemic and chronic diseases.13
- If a child has myopia, treatments are available.
References:
11. American Optometric Association. Annual Comprehensive Eye Exam.
12. Morgan IG, French AN, Ashby RS, Guo X, Ding X, He M, Rose KA. The epidemics of myopia: Aetiology and prevention. Prog Retin Eye Res. 2018 Jan;62:134-149.
13. Systemic Conditions with Ocular and Visual Manifestations. American Optometric Association. December 2019.
Knowledge is the key to making the best decisions for your family. There's a LOT of great information out there. Here's some:
General Information:
- MyKidsVision.org (Australia)
- Paragon CRT
- Euclid (Made in Virginia)
Media & News Articles
- New York Times article on why nearsightedness is on the rise in children.
- The Pandemic Made Kids’ Eyesight Worse, Doctors Say in a 2021 Wall Street Journal article.
Clinical Studies
Challenging Contact Lenses
For many, having a great contact lens experience seems easy.
We excel where others leave off.
We excel where others leave off.

Too Dry?

SURGERY Imperfect?

GLAUCOMA + OTHER DISEASES

THE BEST TECHNOLOGY
LASIK & Surgical Comanagement

You know we know... We've known you and your families for years. We also know the experiences of our many patients.
Surgeons specialize in surgery. We specialize in everything else.
Just as important, we're more convenient.
Medical Eye Care
Is an eye exam ... just an eye exam?
"Normal" eyes are great, but we love the complex cases, too!.
"Normal" eyes are great, but we love the complex cases, too!.

Dry Eye
Screens, diet, stress, age, and medications have resulted in more dry eye than ever. Finding the root cause is the key to managing this chronic condition.
Common causes?
- Blepharitis (Demodex mites)
- Contact Lenses (change brands!)
- Evaporative (blowing air)
- Eyelid dysfunction (oil glands)
- Hormone Changes (happy birthday!)
- Inflammation (rosacea)
- Medications (ultra common)

Cataract
Driving at night starting to become stressful? Need more light to see things these days?
The natural lens inside the eye may have become cloudy. You may be experiencing the effects of cataracts.
This is one of the most common, most safe, and most beneficial procedures you will ever experience.

Glaucoma
Occasionally the drain system inside the eye misbehaves leading to nerve damage. This is painless and the damage is permanent.
With over 2 million nerves connecting your eyes to the brain, seeing subtle changes is only possible with ultra-specialized equipment - WHICH WE HAVE!
We manage all glaucoma in-house unless and until there's a need for laser or surgical therapy.

Diabetes, AMD + Other Retina
There are 10 layers of wallpaper inside that see the world. The retina is just microns thick and can detach, blister, bleed, degenerate, get infected, or become inflamed.
Careful and frequent monitoring allows us to photograph, measure, and intervene at the best opportunity.