What Is Myopia & Why Do I Need to Manage It?
Myopia—also known as nearsightedness—is a very common eye condition. It develops when the eye grows too long, or the cornea becomes too curved, and causes distant objects to appear blurry.
Blurry vision can be frustrating, especially for kids. But nearsightedness is more than an annoyance. If left untreated, it can progress into high myopia, which raises the risk of vision complications later in life, including cataracts, glaucoma, or retinal detachment.
With myopia management, we can slow the progression of your child’s nearsightedness with specialized glasses, contacts, or eye drops, helping protect their vision into the future.
Ready to get your kid the vision support they need? Book your child’s eye exam today. All are welcome.
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The Importance of Myopia Management
Myopia management is a proactive approach to slowing down the progression of nearsightedness. It’s more than just correcting your kid’s vision—it potentially provides them with a lifetime of healthier vision.
We can help prevent nearsightedness from worsening with specialized eye drops, glasses, or contacts. It’s that simple.
Correcting Myopia & Slowing its Progression
Choosing the right approach for managing myopia can feel like a big decision. We understand that every child’s and family’s needs are unique. That’s why we work closely with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses your kid’s specific vision requirements and lifestyle.
Our goal? Keep your kid having fun and seeing a bright future ahead.
Atropine Eye Drops
Atropine eye drops—the same medication used to dilate the eyes in an eye exam—can slow the unwanted growth of the eye, helping to prevent nearsightedness from worsening.
These drops are used nightly before bed. However, the drops don’t correct your child’s vision, so they can wear their regular glasses or contacts during the day.
MiSight 1 Day
MiSight 1 Day is a daily disposable contact lens designed to help slow the progression of nearsightedness.
MiSight 1 Day corrects vision while also reducing the progression of nearsightedness.
Multifocal Contact Lenses
Multifocal contact lenses were originally designed to help adults who need vision correction at multiple distances. But researchers learned these contacts can also help slow the progression of nearsightedness in kids.
By reducing unwanted eye growth, multifocal contact lenses can help improve the underlying nearsightedness and slow its progression.
Myopia Control Glasses
Myopia control glasses are specially designed lenses that can help slow the growth of the eye by defocusing peripheral vision. By wearing them, children can reduce their risk of developing higher myopia and enjoy clearer vision at the same time.
Ortho-k
Ortho-k (orthokeratology) uses rigid contact lenses to temporarily reshape the cornea. Worn at night while asleep and removed in the morning, ortho-k helps slow the progression of nearsightedness by reshaping the cornea, while also allowing for clear vision during the day.
Healthy Habits for Growing Eyes
Healthy lifestyle habits can play a major role in your child’s vision.
Encourage your kids to spend lots of time outside. Research is emerging that shows spending 1–2 hours outdoors every day can help delay the onset of nearsightedness, and may help slow its progression.
And, you’ve heard it before: keep an eye on screen time. Managing screen time and taking regular breaks from devices can reduce children’s and teens’ eye strain and promote overall better eye health.
Let’s Talk About Their Vision
We believe that every kid deserves to see the world clearly.
By working together, we can support your child’s vision and help them enjoy a brighter future. Whether you’re seeking a comprehensive eye exam or exploring myopia management options, our team is here to support you every step of the way.
Book an appointment to get started.
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Our office is in the Gwynedd Office Park building on Springwood Lane, just off North Bethlehem Pike. We’re right next to the Ford dealership.
Our Address
- 716 N Bethlehem Pike, Suite 100
- Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002
Contact Information
- Phone: 215-237-5337
- Fax: 215-501-5070
- Email: info@gwyneddvalleyeyecare.com
Hours of Operation
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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Gwynedd Valley Eye Care
- 716 N Bethlehem Pike, Suite 100
- Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002
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P: 215-237-5337
F: 215-501-5070
info@gwyneddvalleyeyecare.com