Myopia Control: The Key to Healthy Vision for Life
There's an increasing prevalence of myopia or nearsightedness, especially among children and young adults.
As this condition becomes more common, the importance of early intervention and effective management cannot be overstated. Without proper management, myopia can progress rapidly, leading to more severe vision problems.
Luckily, our myopia control program in Austin is designed to slow the progression of this refractive error, helping to protect your vision and reduce the risk of future eye diseases.
What is Myopia?
Myopia is an eye condition that causes distant objects to appear blurry while close objects remain clear. This happens when the eyeball is too long or the cornea is too curved, causing light to focus in front of the retina rather than directly on it.
Nearsightedness often develops in childhood and tends to progress as the eye continues to grow. If left unchecked, high myopia can increase the risk of developing glaucoma, cataracts, retinal detachment, macular degeneration, and other eye diseases.
Myopia Control Options at ATX Optometry
We offer a range of myopia control options tailored to the specific needs of each patient. Our goal is to slow the progression of myopia and protect long-term eye health. Our myopia control program includes:
- Glasses for Nearsightedness: In addition to vision correction tools like prescription lenses, we offer a variety of eyeglasses specifically designed for nearsightedness. These multifocal glasses are tailored to provide clear vision while slowing myopia progression.
- Multifocal Contact Lenses: Designed to provide clear vision at all distances, multifocal contact lenses are also effective in reducing the rate of myopia progression in children and young adults.
- Prescription Eye Drops: Certain medicated eye drops, such as atropine, can help slow the progression of myopia by relaxing the eye's focusing mechanism.
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Lifestyle and Visual Environment Recommendations: We provide guidance on minimizing eye strain. This includes proper lighting, screen time management, and encouraging outdoor activities, which are known to support myopia control.
Pediatric Eye Exams and Myopia Control
Early intervention through regular pediatric eye exams can significantly slow the progression of myopia and reduce the risk of more severe eye conditions later in life.
Our comprehensive pediatric eye exams are designed to detect early signs of myopia and provide targeted treatment plans to manage its progression effectively.
