Myopia Management for a Clearer Future

Myopia (nearsightedness) is on the rise-especially in children. Our personalized myopia control program help slow progression and protect your child’s eyesight for years to come.

What is Myopia?

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common vision condition where close objects appear clear, but distant objects look blurry. This happens because the eye does not focus light correctly—instead of landing directly on the retina, light focuses in front of it. Myopia is usually caused by the shape of the eye, most often when the eyeball grows too long from front to back or when the cornea is too curved. As a result, images become blurred at a distance while near vision remains sharp.

Protect Their Vision.
Preserve Their Future.

Not only does myopia affect your child’s vision but it also increases the risk of serious eye conditions later in life, such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Early intervention can slow progression and reduce these risks.

At Town Eyecare, we combine advanced technology with proven myopia control options to create a plan that’s right for your child.

Our Myopia Control Options

Myopia Glasses
(Stellest Lenses)

Stellest lenses from Essilor are innovative lenses designed to slow the progression of myopia while providing clear, comfortable vision.

Myopia Contact Lenses
(MiSight 1 Day)

MiSight 1 day contact lenses are the only soft contact lenses FDA-approved to slow myopia progression in children, safely and effectively

How Our Myopia Program Works

Comprehensive Eye Exam

We evaluate your child’s vision and overall eye health

Axial Length Measurements

Advanced testing tracks overall eye growth which is the gold standard for monitoring myopia progression.

Personalized Treatment Plan

We recommend the best myopia control option for your child’s unique needs.

Ongoing Care

We monitor visual acuity and axial length at additional visits to ensure the plan is working.

Why Myopia Control Matters

Myopia is increasing world wide. Especially in young children.

High Myopia can lead to other serious eye diseases later in life.

Slowing progression now can protect your child’s long-term eye health.

Peace of mind knowing you’re taking action early.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age should my child start myopia control?

The best time to start myopia control is as soon as myopia is diagnosed and progression is detected. Myopia often develops during elementary school years and can continue to worsen as a child grows. Early intervention allows us to begin monitoring both prescription changes and axial length (eye growth), helping us identify progression sooner and potentially slow the advancement of myopia before higher prescriptions develop.

How do we know if my child is progressing?

At Town Eyecare, we monitor both your child’s prescription and their eye’s axial length, which is the measurement of how long the eye is from front to back. Since myopia typically progresses as the eye grows longer, axial length measurements allow us to track eye growth over time and determine whether treatment is helping slow progression. If we see increasing nearsightedness, rapid eye growth, or changes beyond what is expected for your child’s age, we may recommend adjusting their myopia control plan. By monitoring these measurements regularly, we can make informed decisions to help protect your child’s long-term vision.

Is myopia control safe?

Yes. Modern myopia control treatments have been extensively studied and are considered safe when prescribed and monitored by an eye care professional. Options such as specialty eyeglass lenses, myopia control contact lenses, and low-dose atropine eye drops have been used successfully in children around the world. Regular follow-up visits allow us to monitor both vision and axial length measurements to ensure treatment remains safe and effective for your child.

Why do you measure axial length?

Axial length measures the physical length of the eye from front to back. Because myopia progresses as the eye becomes longer, tracking axial length allows us to monitor eye growth directly rather than relying solely on changes in a glasses prescription. This helps us identify progression earlier, evaluate how well treatment is working, and make more informed decisions about your child’s myopia management plan.

What causes myopia?

Myopia (nearsightedness) develops when the eye grows too long from front to back, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it. While genetics play an important role and children with one or both nearsighted parents are more likely to develop myopia, environmental factors can also contribute. Increased time spent on near-focused activities such as reading, tablets, smartphones, and computers, combined with less time outdoors, has been associated with a higher risk of myopia development and progression. Because myopia is often linked to excessive eye growth, our myopia management program includes axial length measurements to monitor how your child’s eyes are developing over time and help determine if treatment is effectively slowing progression.

How long does myopia control treatment last?

Myopia control is typically continued throughout the years when a child’s eyes are actively growing and their prescription is changing. Because every child develops differently, treatment timelines vary. We use regular prescription checks and axial length measurements to monitor progression and determine when treatment may no longer be necessary. Most children remain in a myopia management program until their myopia and eye growth have stabilized.

Will my child still need glasses or contacts?

In most cases, yes. Myopia control is designed to slow the progression of nearsightedness, not eliminate it. Children generally still need glasses or contact lenses to see clearly, but effective myopia control can help reduce how quickly their prescription worsens and may help limit excessive eye growth over time.

Which option is right for my child?

The best myopia control treatment depends on your child’s age, prescription, lifestyle, eye health, and rate of progression. We evaluate both prescription changes and axial length measurements to better understand how your child’s eyes are developing. Using this information, we can recommend the most appropriate option, whether that is Stellest® lenses, MiSight® contact lenses, low-dose atropine drops, or a combination approach.

Give Your Child the Gift of Clearer Vision

Early action can make all the difference.