If your child is staying indoors more often, or doing up-close activities like reading or using digital devices, they may be at a higher risk of developing childhood myopia.
Myopia progressively gets worse as your child grows older. As it develops, it can affect their ability to perform at school or even play sports. But with the help of our trained team of doctors, we can develop a myopia management plan that suits their needs and keeps them seeing clearly into the future.
If you are looking for specific advice to address your child’s myopia development risk, visit https://www.mykidsvision.org/en-us for a quick 6 question survey.
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Myopia increases the risk of developing a range of eye conditions and diseases, including glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. Myopia can also increase the risk of experiencing retinal detachment and permanent vision loss. Mild myopia can increase this risk by 4 to 5 times, while severe myopia increases the risk by 10 times.
In fact, some studies show that more than 50% of retinal detachments (not related to trauma) are connected to myopia.
Myopia management is part of your child’s eye health. Our non-invasive treatments aim to slow or even stop myopia’s progression, maintaining your child’s quality of life. If you suspect your child has myopia, they should undergo treatment as soon as possible.
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Our treatment plans are based on the latest research and tools, ensuring your child is getting the help they deserve. Please book an appointment today, and we can get to working designing a non-invasive treatment plan that can include customized contact lenses and special prescription eye drops, perfectly matched to your child’s needs.
What a great experience with Associated in Eyecare Optometrists. The staff was very professional and helpful. They took the time to listen with our concerns and were very understanding with our needs. Highly recommend going to see them.
Everyone here is always so kind and helpful. I never feel like they are rushing me to get to someone else. The doc sat with my son for an hour, patiently coaching and helping him get is first contacts in and out and in again. Thanks to all.
Everyone was super welcoming. The Doctor explained everything and showed me pictures of the backs of my eyes. They explained how everything worked with my insurance and was very helpful picking out my new glasses. I will recommend them to everyone I know.
Our office is conveniently located in the Village Center Plaza, between GNC and Harris Teeter.