WHAT IS MYOPIA?

NORMAL

MYOPIA

Myopia, a condition often known as nearsightedness, is a growing concern in today's society. Our Myopia Treatment Program provides patients with a selection of three equally successful approaches to manage myopia.

RISKS AND DANGERS OF MYOPIA

AGE
The age at which myopia develops is linked to its onset rate, and an earlier onset age is associated with a heightened risk of myopia progression.

PRESCRIPTION CHANGES
Should your child's prescription exhibit significant changes, it is probable that myopia will continue to evolve over time as well.

PARENT'S MYOPIA
While there is no conclusive genetic link, studies have indicated an increased likelihood of myopia development when parents themselves are nearsighted.

CLOSE WORK
The likelihood of myopia advancing is typically greater when a child engages in extensive reading and near work activities.

In the past, our concerns about myopia primarily revolved around deteriorating eyesight
and the need for stronger eyeglasses.

Today, we've come to realize that there are additional worrisome aspects beyond
just thicker lenses.

Clinical evidence confirms that a higher degree of myopia substantially raises the likelihood of
developing more severe eye conditions in the later stages of life.

These conditions encompass macular degeneration, retinal detachment, cataracts,
and glaucoma, all of which have the potential to result in vision loss.

CATARACTS

GLAUCOMA

Until recently, it was a common belief among researchers that only the most severely advanced cases of myopia were responsible for the development of severe eye conditions in patients.

However, recent studies have verified an elevated risk of more serious eye diseases associated with any degree of myopia. This shift in understanding has led researchers to the conclusion that no level of myopia can be considered entirely safe.

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MEET OUR DOCTOR

DR. DIANA PALLINI

Dr. Pallini takes an interest in myopia control in school aged children using MiSight to help slow down the progression of nearsightedness.

TREATMENT OPTIONS

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MISIGHT LENSES

  • FDA approved contact lens proven to slow myopia progression in children aged 8-12 at the initiation of treatment

  • Reduces Myopia Progression by 50%

  • Soft Daily Disposable Contact Lenses Provides Immediate Clear Vision

  • Requires Contact Lens Wear of 10 Hours per Day, 6 Days per Week

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ORTHO-K

  • Nighttime Contact Lens Wear

  • Reduces Myopia Progression by 50%

  • Custom Fit Rigid Lenses

  • Allows Freedom from Daytime Glasses or Contacts

  • Requires an Initial Treatment Time for Clear Vision

  • Requires Contact Lens Wear of 7 Hours per Night

ATROPINE

  • Atropine drops can slow the progression of myopia in patients who are not good contact lens candidates.

  • ​​​​​​​Requires installation of drops once a day

  • Specially formulated strengths of drops made by a compounding pharmacy depending on the severity of your child's myopia

  • Follow-up visits will check progression and monitor dosage and side effects