Myopia is becoming increasingly common among children. While it may start as a minor vision concern, unchecked myopia can progress quickly and lead to high myopia, which significantly raises the risk of serious eye conditions later in life. Early screening and proactive management are essential to protecting your child’s long-term eye health.
 

Why Early Myopia Screening Is Essential

Children’s eyes are still developing, which means vision changes can occur rapidly. Detecting myopia early allows eye doctors to slow its progression and reduce the chances of it advancing to high myopia. Left untreated, high myopia can increase the risk of vision-threatening conditions such as:

• Retinal detachment
• Glaucoma
• Cataracts
• Myopic maculopathy (damage to the central retina)

Regular pediatric eye exams (ideally once a year) ensure that any vision changes are caught promptly. These exams do more than check how well your child sees; they assess eye health and screen for signs of developing conditions.
 

Advanced Options for Myopia Management

Today’s eye care goes beyond glasses. Patel Vision Group offers innovative solutions designed to slow the progression of myopia in children:

• MiSight® 1 day contact lenses: The first FDA-approved daily disposable contact lenses clinically proven to control myopia progression in children.
• Orthokeratology (Ortho-K): Specially designed overnight lenses that gently reshape the cornea, providing clear daytime vision while slowing myopia advancement.
• Atropine eye drops: Low-dose atropine drops used under professional guidance have shown success in reducing the rate of myopia progression.

Each child is unique, and treatment is tailored based on their prescription, age, and lifestyle needs.
 

The Role of Parents in Eye Health

Parents play a key role in encouraging good eye habits, such as limiting screen time, encouraging outdoor activities, and ensuring children attend their annual eye exams. Early intervention is not only about clearer vision today - it’s about protecting eye health for years to come.
 

Schedule Your Child’s Myopia Screening Today

Myopia in children is a growing concern, but with early detection and advanced treatment options, its impact can be significantly reduced. We are committed to providing comprehensive pediatric eye care to help safeguard your child’s vision and prevent future complications.
 

Contact Patel Vision Group to schedule a comprehensive pediatric eye exam and learn more about the myopia management options available for your child. Visit our office in Visalia, Redding, Roseville, Monterey, Salinas, Sacramento, Fresno, or Fair Oaks, California. Call (559) 739-8550, (530) 221-6557, (916) 788-2960, (831) 375-7755, (831) 443-5250, (916) 629-8033, (559) 538-1567, (916) 966-4700, or (559) 500-7685 to book your appointment today.