Myopia Control in Kids

When a child has nearsightedness, known as myopia, the condition can get worse rapidly. Children with myopia have a faster progression of the condition than adults do. However, there are methods of myopia control that can be used with children. These methods will slow this rapid progression so that the condition won't be as pronounced for the child when they reach adulthood. When you need myopia control for your child, contact Sites Vision Clinic in Clarksville.

Ortho-k

Ortho-k is a set of contact lenses that are worn by children to slow the progression of myopia. This myopia control method works in a different way from traditional contact lenses. Instead of being worn during the day to correct vision, they are worn at night while sleeping. The condition of myopia is caused by the eyeball not being shaped quite right for normal vision. When you wear these lenses, it gently corrects that shape so that myopia doesn't get as bad as it normally would without them. In addition, it moves the shape of the eye enough so that there are no glasses needed to be worn during the day to correct myopia.

Eye Drops

There is a type of eye drop called atropine that can help keep myopia from progressing too quickly. A low dose of this substance is used by applying it at bedtime. It can take some kids a little time to get used to using eye drops, but it isn't a painful drop, and it is a very low dose of this medication. Be sure to apply these drops as described by the optometrist so that it is applied often enough to be helpful for the condition.

Get Myopia Control at Our Optometry Center in Clarksville, TN

For children who already have myopia, these methods can be highly effective at slowing the progression of nearsightedness or even stopping it for a while. To get this treatment for your child, contact Sites Vision Clinic to make your appointment with one of our eye doctors. Call our team today at (931) 647-5237 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.