If you’ve noticed your child squinting at school, rubbing their eyes, or needing a stronger prescription year after year, it might just feel like a part of growing up. But increasing prescriptions and thicker glasses each year isn’t a small thing.
Unchecked myopia can continue to progress, increasing the risk of serious eye issues later in life.
But there’s good news: there are proven ways of slowing down myopia so your child can continue to have healthy vision for years to come.
Myopia, also called nearsightedness, means that the eye is growing too long from front to back. This makes distance vision tough. It often begins in childhood and progresses as kids grow.
Myopia can interfere with school performance, and increases the risk of retinal detachment, glaucoma, and early cataracts later in life. This is why early intervention is so important to support your child’s vision.
This is why early intervention is so important to support your child’s vision.
Stellest Lenses are the first and only FDA-authorized glasses lenses proven to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children.
Whether they’re out on the playground or in the classroom, these lenses will help support clear, healthy vision as your child grows.
At Good Life Eyecare, we know how seriously you take your child’s health — and their eyes are such an important part of their health! It’s why we look at the whole picture of their vision, not just a glasses prescription.
Our experienced optical doctors and welcoming staff will always take the time to listen, explain, and make sure you have everything you need to support your child’s eye health for life.
Not dangerous day-to-day, but unchecked myopia can lead to greater risks for conditions like glaucoma or retinal detachment later in life.
It’s true that some changes in vision is expected for growing children. But continual jumps to stronger prescriptions year-after-year certainly isn’t ideal. Slowing progression early is how we protect your child’s vision.
Myopia control is an ongoing process during your child's growing years. We typically see results within the first few months, with regular monitoring to track progress.
Sooner is better! We recommend an evaluation as soon as you notice changes in your child’s vision, and continuing to get annual check-ups to catch any changes in vision early.
The first big sign your child might benefit from myopia management is if your child’s prescription gets stronger each year. This may mean they are a candidate for myopia management. Booking an exam will confirm, and annual check-ups will help to track the progression from year-to-year.
It depends on your child! During the myopia control evaluation, we’ll discuss all the options and recommend the best approach based on your child’s age, lifestyle, and specific needs.
We accept most major insurance plans and will review your coverage during your consultation. We also offer flexible payment options.
