What to expect
Slowing it down early.
Myopia tends to progress fastest while kids are growing. The goal of management is simple: slow that progression down, so prescriptions stay manageable and future eye-health risks stay lower.
01
Baseline exam
We measure your child’s current prescription and how quickly it has been changing.
02
Personalized plan
Together we choose a management approach suited to your child’s age, prescription, and daily habits.
03
Ongoing monitoring
Regular checks track progression, so the plan can be adjusted as your child grows.
04
Healthy habits
We coach screen time, outdoor time, and reading habits that support healthy visual development.
Why it matters
Higher levels of myopia increase the risk of eye problems later in life. Slowing progression during childhood reduces those risks and keeps prescriptions more manageable into adulthood.
Common questions
Before your visit.
What is myopia? +
Myopia is nearsightedness: near objects look clear while distant ones look blurry. It usually appears and progresses during childhood.
How do I know if my child’s myopia is progressing? +
The clearest sign is a stronger prescription at each visit. Annual exams, or more frequent checks during a management plan, track it precisely.
When should myopia management start? +
The earlier progression is caught, the more benefit management provides. We see patients from age five, and any child whose prescription keeps climbing is worth evaluating.