Frequently Asked Questions
If you are researching myopia management, it is important to understand how early care can help protect your child’s long-term vision. At Chino Hills Eyecare Optometry, we provide personalized myopia management for children and teens in Chino Hills, including pediatric eye exams, Ortho-K, atropine eye drops, MiSight 1 day contact lenses, and Stellest lenses
1. What is myopia management?
Myopia management is a proactive approach to slowing the progression of nearsightedness or “myopia” in children. Instead of only updating glasses as vision changes, myopia management focuses on helping reduce how quickly myopia worsens over time.
2. Why is myopia management important for children?
Myopia management is important for children because worsening nearsightedness can increase the risk of eye health problems later in life. Early treatment can help support clearer vision now while also helping protect long-term eye health.
3. At what age should my child start myopia management?
Children may benefit from myopia management as soon as myopic progression is diagnosed. In many cases, treatment starts during the early school years, especially when parents notice squinting, blurry distance vision, or frequent prescription changes.
4. How do pediatric eye exams help with myopia management?
Pediatric eye exams are an important part of myopia management because they help detect nearsightedness early and track changes over time. Regular exams also allow us to recommend the most appropriate treatment based on your child’s age, prescription, and visual needs.
5. What are the signs my child may need myopia management?
A child may need myopia management if they have trouble seeing the board at school, hold screens very close, squint often, or need stronger glasses every year. A family history of myopia can also increase the likelihood that treatment may be recommended.
6. Does myopia management cure nearsightedness?
Myopia management does not cure nearsightedness, but it can help slow its progression. The goal is to manage how quickly the eyes change so children can maintain better visual stability as they grow.
7. What is Ortho-K for myopia management?
Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) uses specially designed rigid overnight contact lenses that gently reshape the front surface of the eye while your child sleeps. It’s like wearing a retainer for your teeth. During the day, the child does not wear the contact lenses and can see clearly without wearing glasses. The design of the lens reshapes the front of the eye which then slows the growth of the eye to prevent nearsightedness from worsening.
8. Are atropine eye drops a good option for myopia management?
Atropine eye drops can be a good option for myopia management for some children, especially when a simple and low-maintenance treatment is preferred. These prescription drops are typically used at night and may help slow the rate of myopia progression. Children will still need to wear glasses or contact lenses to see while being treated with this eye drop.
9. How do MiSight 1 day contact lenses work for myopia management?
MiSight 1 day contact lenses are FDA approved soft contact lenses designed to correct vision while also helping slow myopia progression in children. Because they are daily disposable lenses, they can be a convenient option for families who want a treatment that fits easily into a child’s routine.
10. What are Stellest lenses and how do they help with myopia management?
Stellest lenses are FDA authorized eyeglass lenses designed to provide clear vision while also slowing myopia progression. Using Highly Aspherical Lenslet Target (HALT) technology, they are designed to help slow myopia progression
11. Is one myopia management treatment better than another?
The best myopia management treatment depends on the child. Each treatment has certain criteria that make it a better treatment for your child over other treatment options. This criteria includes but is not limited to lifestyle, prescription, and comfort.
12. How often should my child be seen for myopia management?
Children receiving myopia management typically need regular follow-up visits so we can monitor vision, prescription changes, and eye growth. These visits help us make sure the treatment is working as expected and adjust the plan if needed.
13. Can myopia management help if my child’s prescription changes every year?
Yes, myopia is often recommended when a child’s prescription continues to increase each year. The purpose of treatment is to help slow that progression rather than simply react to stronger prescriptions over time.
14. Is myopia management only for kids with severe nearsightedness?
No, myopia management is not only for children with severe nearsightedness. Even children with mild or moderate myopia may benefit from early treatment, especially if their prescription is changing quickly or there is a strong family history of myopia.
15. Why Choose Us For Myopia Management?
Families choose us for myopia management because we provide personalized care based on your child’s age, prescription, lifestyle, and visual needs. We offer pediatric eye exams, ongoing monitoring, and a friendly environment for kids, along with multiple treatment options so we can recommend the approach that fits your child best.
If you have additional questions about myopia management, or would like to schedule your child’s eye exam, contact Chino Hills Eyecare Optometry at (909) 591-2034 today.