Helping Your Child Manage Myopia
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common condition where distant objects appear blurry. It often starts in childhood and can worsen as your child grows. Our goal is to slow this progression and protect your child’s long-term eye health using proven myopia control methods such as ortho-k, MiSight contact lenses, and myopia control glasses.
With personalized care and regular eye exams, we monitor your child’s vision and recommend the best treatments to help maintain clear, healthy eyesight. Early intervention can reduce the risks of serious eye problems later in life.
Is it time for your child’s next eye exam? Contact us to schedule their next appointment today!
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Why Myopia Control Matters
Myopia, or nearsightedness, often starts in childhood and can worsen over time. Slowing down the progression of myopia helps protect your child’s vision by reducing the chance of developing complications such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts.
Early and consistent myopia control gives your child the best chance for clear vision now and healthy eyes in the future. Our goal is to provide treatments that slow myopia progression and help your child maintain sharp, comfortable vision for years to come.
Understanding High Myopia & Its Risks
High myopia refers to a more severe form of nearsightedness, where the eye grows longer than normal. This increased eye length can lead to greater blurry distance vision and a higher chance of developing eye health complications later in life.
Some potential risks associated with high myopia include:
- Retinal detachment
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Myopic maculopathy, which affects central vision
Because these conditions can seriously impact vision, managing myopia early is important to help reduce the chance of developing high myopia. Our myopia control treatments aim to slow eye growth, helping protect your child’s eyes for the future.
Signs of Myopia to Watch For
Look out for these common signs that your child may have myopia:
- Difficulty seeing distant objects clearly
- Squinting or eye strain
- Frequent headaches
- Holding books or screens very close
If you notice these symptoms, book an eye exam to get your child’s vision checked.
The Link Between Vision & Learning
Good vision plays a key role in your child’s success at school and in daily activities. Struggling to see the board or read from a distance can cause frustration, headaches, and difficulty focusing. Undiagnosed myopia may lead to academic challenges and affect your child’s confidence.
Our team is dedicated to providing effective myopia control solutions that support your child’s vision and overall quality of life.
Our Myopia Control Methods
Understanding and managing myopia starts with precise measurement and monitoring. Corneal topography is a simple, noninvasive test that maps the shape of your child’s cornea, helping us track changes in eye structure that are key to effective myopia control.
This detailed mapping allows us to fit contact lenses with exceptional accuracy and tailor treatments that suit your child’s unique needs.
We offer a variety of myopia control options designed to slow the progression of nearsightedness and protect your child’s long-term vision health.toms, book an eye exam to get your child’s vision checked.
MiSight 1 Day Contact Lenses
MiSight 1 day lenses are soft contact lenses that can help manage myopia in children. These FDA-approved lenses are comfortable to wear and help correct and slow the progression of myopia in children.
Studies have shown that MiSight lenses slow myopia progression by an average of 59%.
MiSight lenses are daily-wear lenses, so they’re low-risk for children, and children as young as 8 years old have shown confidence in handling these lenses. If your children aren’t fans of wearing glasses, then MiSight may be their solution.
They provide crisp, clear vision throughout the day and the convenience of daily wear and disposal, making them ideal for active kids.
Ortho-K (Orthokeratology)
Ortho-k uses custom rigid contact lenses worn overnight to gently reshape the cornea while your child sleeps. This non-surgical treatment temporarily corrects vision during the day, allowing clear eyesight without glasses or contacts.
Importantly, ortho-k has been shown to slow myopia progression, giving your child both freedom and protection.
Multifocal Contact Lenses
Multifocal lenses have multiple focusing zones that reduce eye strain and help control the progression of nearsightedness. These lenses provide clear vision for distance and near tasks, offering a safe and comfortable way to manage myopia for children who prefer contacts.
Myopia Control Glasses
Specially designed glasses use innovative lens technology to alter how light enters the eye, helping slow down myopia progression. These glasses deliver comfortable, sharp vision for children who may not be ready for contact lenses but still need effective myopia management.
Start Myopia Control Today for Better Vision Tomorrow
Slowing the progression of myopia early can significantly lower the risk of serious eye problems in the future. With regular monitoring and personalized treatment plans, we help keep your child’s vision sharp and their eyes healthy for years to come.
Protecting your child’s eyesight begins with a thorough eye exam. Reach out to Advanced Family Eye Care in Ellwood City or Zelienople to learn more about our myopia control options and schedule your eye exam today.
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Ellwood City
You can find us on the corner of Crescent Avenue and 7th Street, next to the post office. There’s street parking available outside the clinic. We can’t wait to see you!
Our Address
- 400 7th Street
- Ellwood City, PA 16117
Contact Information
- Phone: 724-758-6338
- Email: [email protected]
Hours of Operation
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: By Appointment
- Sunday: Closed
Zelienople
You can find us on W New Castle Street. We’re right across the street from Burghers Brewing Company, with plenty of parking available at the side of the building.
Our Address
- 214 W. New Castle Street
- Zelienople, PA 16063
Contact Information
- Phone: 724-452-6675
- Email: [email protected]
Hours of Operation
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: By Appointment
- Sunday: Closed
Our Optical Experience
Picking up your glasses or getting an adjustment is easy. No appointment is needed—just drop in when it works for you!
After your exam, your doctor will walk you to the optical floor for 1-on-1 time with an experienced optician. We will help you find the right frames and lenses that fit your style, needs, and budget.
Visit us today in Ellwood City or Zelienople to explore our optical collection and experience 1-on-1 care tailored to you.
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- 400 7th Street
- Ellwood City, PA 16117
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P: 724-758-6338
[email protected]
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Zelienople
- 214 W. New Castle Street
- Zelienople, PA 16063
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P: 724-452-6675
[email protected]