Myopia Control in Milford, CT
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common condition in which people have trouble seeing something in the distance but can still generally see objects up close clearly. Someone with myopia may struggle to decipher writing across the room or details from afar. This condition is often the result of the eyeball being too long or the cornea being too curved, and it typically begins in childhood.
What is Progressive Myopia?
When diagnosed with myopia, children are usually prescribed eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct their vision. In some cases, the condition will stabilize by the time the child becomes an adult. In other cases, myopia can progressively worsen as the eyeball shape grows longer over time.
When progressive myopia occurs, a person may experience eye strain, headaches, and fatigue after looking at objects in the distance for an extended period. Those with progressive myopia are also at a higher risk of developing eye health problems later in life, such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts, or macular degeneration.
Because progressive myopia can negatively impact a person’s eye health, it is important to get regular eye exams that screen for these conditions. If your doctor can catch myopia at an earlier stage, they will be able to create a myopia management plan that may help you or your child avoid some eye health problems later on. At Lighthouse Vision, we offer myopia management in Milford, CT, to slow its progression and lower the risk of serious eye issues later in life.
MiSight® Contact Lenses
Various forms of myopia control help to slow or stop the progression of myopia so that nearsightedness does not get worse. One effective treatment option is MiSight® contact lenses for myopia control.
Clinically proven & safe
Child-friendly and easy to use
Over three years, there was a 59% reduction in myopia progression on average.
Over six years, children wearing MiSight® 1 day progressed less than 1.00D on average.
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MiSight® contact lenses are soft contact lenses that have been shown to slow myopia progression in children ages 8 to 12. They are also the only soft contact lenses to be FDA approved*, meaning they are safe for your young child. At Lighthouse Vision, we are certified providers of MiSight® 1 Day contact lenses. After an exam, we will decide if MiSight® lenses are right for your child and then determine the right prescription for them. Typically, our eye doctor will recommend regular follow-up appointments to monitor your child’s myopia management and make changes if necessary.
Are you looking for myopia management for children in Milford, Orange, West Haven, Stratford, Monroe, or New Haven? Book an exam at our office and let us know you’re interested in learning more about myopia control and MiSight® contact lenses. Dr. Dincher will examine your child’s eyes and recommend the best next steps for their unique needs.