What is Myopia?
Myopia is nearsightedness, and its cause is simple: the eye, which is normally round, elongates to look more like an olive or football. This changes how light enters the eye, leading to symptoms like blurred vision, reading or watching TV closer than normal, trouble focusing, and more.
Impact of Myopia on Child Development
Myopia has both short- and long-term consequences. In the short-term, the disease negatively impacts a child’s ability to focus, study, and it impacts their ability to stay physically active. Long-term, myopia increases a person’s risk of developing eye diseases later in life, like retinal detachment and glaucoma.
Why Choose Eyestrong for Myopia Management?
We have things that nobody else has to offer, and that includes our customized plans to manage your child’s myopia. Our pediatric eye doctors take needs and personal preferences into account to create treatment plans. We want to slow myopia’s progression and reduce long-term disease risk without disrupting your child’s lifestyle.
What to Expect During Your Child’s Exam:
Close attention, friendly service, and tailored eye care; that’s what your children receive with our team. Our pediatric eye exams are tech-driven, meaning close scans and clear results. Along the way, we’ll teach them about their own eyes (which most kids begrudgingly admit is pretty cool), help them fit into their new eyewear, and answer any questions they may have.