Myopia Management

What Is Myopia?

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common vision condition where distant objects appear blurry while close-up vision remains clear. This happens when the eye grows too long, or the cornea is too curved, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it.

Myopia on the Rise

50% of the population will be myopic by 2050. 1 in 4 parents has a child with myopia

Myopia Risk Factors

  • More “Near Work” – 2+ hours per day spent on near work (not including school work) can increase the risk of myopia.
  • Myopic Parent(s) – There is a 25% chance a child will develop myopia if one parent is myopic and a 50% chance if both are myopic.
  • Vision Disorders – Specific binocular vision and focusing disorders increase the risk of myopia.
  • Earlier Onset – Myopia progresses faster at an early age, especially if a child is less than 9 years old.
  • Less Natural Light – Less than 60–90 minutes per day spent outdoors in natural sunlight could contribute to myopia.

Why is Myopia
Control Important

  • Cataracts – Cataracts tend to develop sooner in nearsighted eyes.
  • Glaucoma – Nearsighted people have a 2–3x greater risk of glaucoma.
  • Retinal Detachment – Nearsightedness increases the risk of retinal detachment.
  • Myopic Maculopathy – A prescription over -6.00D poses a 40x increased risk for degeneration of the central retina.

Solutions and
Myopia Management

  • Multi-focal contact lenses - Contact lenses that correct myopia and slow the elongation of the eye.
  • Atropine Drops - A diluted form of dilation drops used at night that slows down the lengthening of the eye.
  • Stellest Lenses - Daily wear spectacle lenses designed to slow myopia progression by reducing eye elongation while providing clear, comfortable vision.