We help children manage nearsightedness with personalized care and FDA-approved MiSight® contact lenses.
Early treatment slows progression and protects long-term vision starting at age five.
Myopia Management in Englewood, Osprey & Sarasota
What Is Myopia?
Myopia, also called nearsightedness, is a common vision condition where distant objects appear blurry while near vision remains clear. In children, myopia often worsens as their eyes grow, requiring stronger prescriptions.
While eyeglasses or contacts correct blurry vision, they don’t address the root cause or slow the progression.
Why Early Myopia Treatment Matters
Myopia isn’t just an inconvenience, it’s a progressive condition that, if left unmanaged, can increase a child’s lifetime risk of serious eye health problems like glaucoma, retinal detachment, and macular degeneration.
That’s why early intervention matters. The earlier we begin treatment, the more effectively we can help slow myopia’s progression and preserve long-term eye health.
Our Approach to Myopia Control
Myopia care starts with a comprehensive pediatric eye exam and a discussion about your child’s vision history, screen time, and lifestyle. We work closely with families to determine if myopia control is appropriate, then design a plan that fits your child’s age, needs, and habits.
Care doesn’t stop at the prescription; we provide ongoing support, education, and monitoring to help ensure your child’s vision stays on track.
MiSight® & Other Treatment Options
We are proud to offer MiSight®, the first and only FDA-approved soft contact lens proven to slow the progression of myopia in children. These daily disposable lenses are easy to use, and safe for young wearers.
MiSight® works by gently reshaping how light enters the eye, helping to limit the eye’s elongation, the main cause of myopia progression. We also offer education on visual hygiene, screen time guidance, and consistent follow-up to track effectiveness and make adjustments if needed.
Schedule a Myopia Evaluation for Your Child
If your child is between the ages of 5 and 15 and their vision worsens from year to year, it may be time to consider myopia management. We offer evaluations at our Englewood, Osprey, and Sarasota locations and will walk you through every step of the process. Our goal is to help your child see clearly now, and protect their vision for the future.