Myopia Control

Starting Myopia Management Early

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a progressive visual condition that can develop at a young age and cause poor distance vision. But don’t worry—we’re here to help.

Myopia can affect your children’s lives in many ways—from struggling in the classroom to having trouble reading their favorite books. That’s why early myopia control is so essential for helping children affected by myopia excel.

Our experienced team strives to help control the progression of myopia for your children with solutions like MiSight contact lenses. These innovative lenses have been shown to be effective in slowing down the progression of myopia in children.

Our goal is to help your children control myopia progression and improve their quality of life—schedule your appointment with us today.

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What Is Myopia?

Myopia occurs when the eyeball is too long or the cornea is curved too steeply. This can cause light to focus incorrectly inside the eye, which can make distant objects like a whiteboard at school appear blurry.

It’s important to correct myopia early on, as it can affect your child’s academic performance and future eye health when left uncorrected.

Can Myopia be Corrected?

Myopia can be corrected with various methods designed to adjust the way light enters the eyes, including eyeglasses and contact lenses.

It’s important to note that myopia is a progressive condition, meaning it can worsen over time. In some cases, myopia control methods such as MiSight contact lenses can be used to slow down the progression of myopia in children.

Our team can assess your child’s vision and recommend the best course of treatment for their individual needs.

Myopia Management with MiSight

MiSight 1 day lenses are soft contact lenses that can help manage myopia for children. These lenses use ActivControl technology to help correct and slow the progression of myopia in children aged 8–12 at the start of their treatment.

These innovative contact lenses have been shown to slow the progression of myopia in children, helping to prevent worsening vision over time.

How MiSight Lenses Work

MiSight lenses work by correcting nearsightedness while also providing peripheral defocus. This means that the lenses slightly alter the way light enters the eyes, which can reduce strain on the eye muscles and help slow down the elongation of the eyeball that often causes myopia.

Your Child’s MiSight Outlook

Studies have shown that wearing MiSight lenses can significantly slow down the progression of myopia in children. In fact, one study found that children who wore MiSight lenses had a 59% reduction in myopia progression.

Prioritizing Your Children’s Visual Health

Myopia can be challenging to manage for kids, but our team at Buckingham Eye is in your corner. Our myopia control services are designed to educate you and help your children control the progression of myopia early.

Contact us to schedule an appointment to learn more and get your children started on their myopia control journey.

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