Myopia Control

A Growing Vision Issue

Unfortunately, myopia – commonly known as nearsightedness – is becoming increasingly common, particularly in children.

The Risks of Uncontrolled Myopia

If progressive myopia is left uncontrolled, and the eye elongates too much, some people run the risk of experiencing complications such as:

  • Retinal detachment
  • Glaucoma
  • Myopic macular degeneration

Myopia can also lead to earlier development of cataracts, as well as an increased risk of retinal degeneration after cataract surgery.

How We Can Help

Clear View Eye & Vision Care can assist by providing leading treatments proven to aid in controlling myopia, including:

  • Low dose atropine (below the standard 1%)
  • Ortho-K (orthokeratology)
  • Soft bifocal contact lenses

MiSight Contact Lenses for Myopia

 

Clear View Vision Care is proud to be the first Arizona optometry practice to be certified providers of MiSight contact lenses for controlling myopia.

MiSight contacts are FDA approved for helping children manage their myopia development. These contacts are easy to fit and wear, and because they are only a 1-day disposable lens, there’s no need to care for them as they are thrown away after being used.

MiSights are designed with multiple powers to help light focus in front of your retina instead of behind it to prevent your eye from elongating and amplifying the symptoms of myopia.

While there is no cure for myopia, by using treatments to control its progression, we can significantly slow down its development and decrease the risk of further complications.

If you are concerned about myopia affecting you or your family, don’t hesitate to book an appointment with us. We would be happy to explore treatment options with you.

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