Myopic Control

Although an outright cure for nearsightedness has not been discovered, our eye doctors can now offer a number of treatments that may be able to slow the progression of myopia. These treatments can induce changes in the structure and focusing of the eye to reduce stress and fatigue associated with the development and progression of nearsightedness.

Why should you be interested in myopia control? Because slowing the progression of myopia may keep your child from developing high levels of nearsightedness that require thick, corrective eyeglasses and have been associated with serious eye problems later in life, such as early cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration or even a detached retina.

Currently, four types of treatment are showing effectiveness in controlling myopia (atropine drops, multifocal contacts lenses, orthokeratology and multifocal glasses). However, the leading and most innovative treatment involves the use of specialty, soft, daily disposable contact lenses (MiSight Contacts by Coopervison) that are FDA approved to slow down or even stop the progression of myopia or nearsightedness.  These contacts may only be fitted by optometrists certified through intensive coursework to properly fit and manage each unique case.  Although we cannot reverse existing myopia in a child, today’s technology allows us to manage further deterioration and prevent future eye diseases.  The best candidates are children as young as 8 years old till the middle teens that are showing progressive changes in their myopic prescription.

How do the MiSight Contacts work?

Ask our trained staff for information and make an appointment with Dr. Daniel Valdes for a consultation to see if this treatment is right for your child.