Myopia Control

In the short term, children with untreated myopia may struggle with academic performance due to difficulty seeing the whiteboard or reading at a distance, which can affect their learning. Socially, children may experience lower confidence, as they may struggle to participate in sports or other activities where clear vision is essential. Additionally, myopia tends to worsen over time, leading to frequent updates to stronger lens prescriptions.

In the long term, myopia can increase the risk of serious eye conditions. High levels of myopia raise the likelihood of retinal detachment, a potentially vision-threatening condition. Other risks include glaucoma and myopic maculopathy, both of which can lead to irreversible vision loss.

At Ezekiel Eyes, we understand how important it is to catch myopia early. The first signs of myopia in children often involve difficulty seeing objects at a distance. Your child may squint to see clearly, especially when looking at a whiteboard, TV, or distant objects. They may also sit closer to screens or hold books very close to their face while reading.

Other common signs include frequent headaches, eye strain, and excessive blinking or rubbing of the eyes. Children with myopia might complain about blurry vision or show signs of frustration during activities that require good distance vision, such as sports.

Our eye care clinic uses advanced diagnostic tools to accurately assess and monitor myopia in children. During an eye exam, we perform a comprehensive evaluation, starting with visual acuity tests to determine how well your child can see at various distances. This helps identify any signs of myopia.

We also use retinoscopy, a method that measures how light reflects off the retina, helping us assess refractive errors like myopia. To further refine the diagnosis, we perform a refraction test, where lenses are used to fine-tune your child’s prescription.

For ongoing monitoring, we track axial length measurements, which measure the growth of the eyeball, an important indicator of myopia progression. Regular follow-up appointments are essential to detect changes early, ensuring timely adjustments to treatment plans.

At Ezekiel Eyes, we offer a range of advanced treatments designed to slow the progression of myopia and improve your child’s vision. One popular option is Ortho-K lenses, which are worn overnight to gently reshape the cornea, allowing for clear daytime vision without glasses or contact lenses.

We also provide MiYOSMART Myopia control lenses, specially designed spectacle lenses that slow eye elongation, helping to reduce the progression of myopia. For children who prefer contact lenses, MiSight daily disposable lenses are an excellent choice, offering both vision correction and myopia control in a convenient, hygienic format.

Another effective treatment option is atropine eye drops, which work by relaxing the eye’s focusing mechanisms to slow the progression of myopia.

Each of these treatments is tailored to your child’s unique needs, and our team at Ezekiel Eyes will work with you to determine the best solution to manage your child’s myopia and protect their vision for the future.

Watch the following message from Damon Ezekiel, the Owner and Principal Optometrist of Ezekiel Eyes to learn more about how we manage myopia, one of the most prevalent eye health issues among children today.