Is your child’s nearsightedness getting worse?
Stronger glasses may correct the blur—but they don’t address the reason the prescription keeps changing. Learn what progressive myopia can mean for your child’s long-term eye health, and what can be done to slow things down.
Start with a few questions.
Concerned that your child’s eyesight is getting worse? Tell us a little about your child below. We’ll use this information to help determine the appropriate next step and contact you about a consultation.
Stronger glasses aren’t the real problem. They’re a symptom.
When a child’s eyesight keeps getting worse, it can be a sign that the eye is continuing to grow—becoming longer than it’s supposed to be. That physical change matters because the longer the eye becomes, the greater the lifetime risk of serious eye disease.
Think beyond the prescription.
The prescription is what you notice. Eye growth is what we monitor.
The longer the eye becomes, the more long-term risk can increase.
Higher levels of myopia are associated with increased lifetime risk of conditions that can threaten vision later in life.
Stretching of the eye can place additional stress on retinal tissue.
Myopia is associated with a greater lifetime risk of glaucoma.
Higher myopia is associated with increased cataract risk.
Severe elongation can damage the central retina responsible for detailed vision.
We can do more than just give your child thicker glasses.
We have proven ways to slow things down. That approach is called Myopia Management, and treatment is tailored to the individual child rather than forcing every patient into the same plan.
Measure what matters. Explain what it means.
Myopia management is not just about checking whether the eyeglass prescription changed. We can track the eye itself and use those measurements to help guide treatment decisions.
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What parents usually want to know
What age should myopia management begin?
Earlier evaluation is generally better once worsening nearsightedness is identified, because the goal is to slow progression while the eye is still growing. The right timing depends on the individual child.
Does my child have to wear contact lenses?
No. Depending on age, prescription, eye measurements, lifestyle, and comfort level, options can include specialized contacts, OrthoK, low-dose atropine, myopia-control spectacle lenses, or a combination approach.
What if my child is nervous?
That is common. We take time to explain each option, answer questions, and help children become comfortable before moving forward with any treatment.
How often will my child need follow-up visits?
Myopia management requires ongoing monitoring. The exact schedule depends on the treatment chosen and how your child responds. We’ll explain the follow-up plan before you commit.
What does treatment cost?
Fees vary depending on the treatment plan. We’ll review costs and payment options clearly before treatment begins so there are no surprises.
Does a consultation obligate me to start treatment?
No. The consultation is simply an opportunity to ask questions, understand what may be happening, and determine whether your child could benefit from myopia management.
Every parent deserves to know their options.
My hope is that you’ll never have to ask, “Why didn’t anyone ever tell me this?” If your child’s eyesight keeps getting worse, start with a conversation.