Myopia Management

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a growing concern among children and adolescents. As more children spend time on screens and less time outdoors, the number of young people affected by myopia is steadily rising. At Eyes on the Bloc Optometry, we are committed to helping families in Los Angeles understand, prevent, and manage myopia for healthier eyes and a brighter future.

What Is Myopia?

Myopia is a common vision condition where objects up close are seen clearly, but those farther away appear blurry. This happens when the eyeball is too long or the cornea is too curved, causing light entering the eye to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it.

Clear vision plays a vital role in a child’s academic success. When myopia goes uncorrected, children may have trouble seeing the whiteboard, or reading classroom materials. These challenges can make it harder to focus, follow lessons, and participate in school activities. Myopia can also affect a child’s confidence and involvement in school, highlighting the importance of early detection and effective management.

The Importance of Early Detection

Myopia often develops and progresses rapidly during childhood. Many children may not realize they have vision issues, and parents might not notice the signs right away. Regular pediatric eye exams allow us to detect myopia early, monitor its progression, and recommend timely interventions to protect your child’s vision and academic performance.

What Is Myopia Control?

Myopia control refers to specialized treatments aimed at slowing the progression of nearsightedness in children. Managing myopia early is essential because high levels of myopia can increase the risk of serious eye conditions later in life, including retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts, and myopic maculopathy. The goal of myopia control is to keep your child’s prescription as low as possible and safeguard their long-term eye health.

Myopia Control Treatment Options

At Eyes on the Bloc Optometry, we provide advanced myopia control treatments customized to meet your child’s specific needs. Our team takes the time to thoroughly assess their vision, lifestyle, and risk factors before recommending the most effective options. By combining the latest technology with a caring, individualized approach, we aim to slow the progression of myopia and help protect your child’s long-term eye health.

Atropine Eye Drops

Low-dose atropine eye drops are a safe and effective prescription treatment used to manage myopia in children. Applied nightly, these drops work by relaxing the eye’s focusing mechanism, which research has shown can slow the elongation of the eye. Atropine eye drops are easy to use, well-tolerated by most children, and have proven highly effective at reducing how quickly myopia advances.

MiSight® 1 day Contact Lenses

MiSight 1 day contact lenses are soft, daily disposable lenses developed specifically for children with myopia. As the first and only FDA-approved soft contact lens for myopia control, MiSight lenses incorporate special optics designed to focus light in a way that helps slow the growth of the eye, thereby managing the progression of nearsightedness while still providing clear vision throughout the day. MiSight lenses are comfortable for all-day wear, convenient since there is no need for cleaning or storage, and have been clinically proven to slow myopia progression in children.

Schedule Your Child’s Eye Exam Today

Myopia is a serious condition that can affect your child’s long-term vision and academic success, but it can be managed with early detection and the right treatment plan. At Eyes on the Bloc Optometry, we are dedicated to supporting families across Los Angeles by providing expert care, advanced myopia control options, and a compassionate, personalized approach.

​​​​​​​Schedule your child’s comprehensive eye exam with Eyes on the Bloc Optometry today and ask about our myopia control options. Together, we can help your child see a brighter future.