Myopia, also called nearsightedness, occurs when the eye is elongated, or the cornea or lens are too curved in relation to the length of the eye. A myopic eye focuses images in front of the retina, instead of directly on the retina— resulting in blurry distance vision.
Myopia can significantly impact your child’s performance in school and sports, and lead to serious eye diseases later in life.
Fortunately, with myopia management, myopia progression can be reduced by up to 78%.
Myopia management involves a variety of specialized treatments, including multifocal eyeglasses and contact lenses, ortho-k lenses, and eye drops. All of these techniques have been proven to reduce myopia progression and the risk of developing sight-robbing eye diseases in the future.
So don’t delay! Contact Ives Eyecare Center to schedule an eye exam and learn more about myopia management today!
