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Myopia Management

Myopia Management in Hot Springs

Is Your Child Short-Sighted?

Myopia control can help manage your child's risk of eye disease later in life.

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Why Does My Child's Nearsightedness Need to Be Managed?

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Myopia significantly increases the risk of developing sight-threatening eye diseases later in life, such as cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachment and macular degeneration. The higher your child's myopia, the greater the risk.

Although eyeglasses and standard contact lenses can correct a person's vision, they do not treat the underlying cause of myopia or slow its progression. This is where myopia management comes in.

If you're concerned about your child's long-term eye health and vision, contact The Myopia Control Center at Verdant Vision Center today. We can help.

What is Myopia Management?

Myopia management is an area of eye care that uses various tools and treatments to prevent or slow your child's myopia progression. Depending upon your child's specific needs, our doctors will be able to prescribe management options that can help your child maintain better vision for longer.

We specialize in myopia treatment to slow progression of nearsightedness using any of the following methods:

  • Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) night lenses
  • Multifocal contact lenses
  • Atropine eye drops
  • Specialized myopia control eyeglasses

How Do I Know If My Child Needs Myopia Management?

If you are concerned about your child's myopia, call Verdant Vision Center today. Our team of eye care professionals will help you understand more about your child's nearsightedness and will determine whether your child is a candidate for myopia management.

Take our myopia assessment online to find out whether your child could benefit from this life-changing treatment.