Myopia Control

Young kid doing a vision test for myopia (nearsightedness)

Slow the progression of your child’s nearsightedness.

Does your child have difficulty seeing distant objects?

Myopia (nearsightedness) typically starts to develop in childhood and often progresses until about age 20.

Slowing the progression is important because it may reduce the risk of developing serious eye conditions later in life such as cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachment, and blindness.

With locations in OviedoMaitland, and Winter Springs, diagnosis and treatment for myopia is a short drive away.

There are several treatment options to slow the progression of myopia. Learn more.

Myopia is on the rise

Nearsightedness is a growing concern in the US and other countries.

It is estimated that by the year 2050, roughly half of the world’s population will be affected by this eye condition.

Many researchers believe the rise can be attributed to more time spent staring at screens and less time outdoors.

How do you "control" myopia?

Determining a myopia control plan for your child starts with a visit to your eye doctor. 

There are a few main approaches to controlling myopia in children, including:

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