Myopia Treatment Options
Treatment Choices for Myopia Control
In short... its ALL about eye disease.
Myopia management has come a long way. Today, we have clinically proven treatments that go beyond simply correcting your child's vision — they actively work to slow the progression of myopia during the critical growing years. Our practice offers a comprehensive approach tailored to each child's needs, including advanced lens technologies, specialty contact lenses, and pharmaceutical options.
Stellest Lenses
(Essilor)
Stellest lenses are specially designed eyeglass lenses that do double duty: they correct your child's nearsightedness while also helping to slow its progression. Using H.A.L.T. (Highly Aspherical Lenslet Target) technology - a constellation of over 1,000 invisible micro-lenslets built into the lens, Stellest lenses create a signal that helps slow the elongation of the eye, which is the root cause of worsening myopia. They look and feel like regular glasses, require no special care, and are an excellent option for children who aren't ready for contact lenses. Clinical studies have shown Stellest lenses can slow myopia progression by up to 67–71% compared to standard single-vision lenses when worn consistently.
Soft Multifocal
Contact Lenses
Soft multifocal contact lenses offer an effective, comfortable option for myopia management in children. Originally developed for adult vision correction, these lenses have been shown to significantly slow myopia progression by directing peripheral light to focus in front of the retina — sending a signal to the eye to slow its growth. They are worn during the day just like standard contacts, and options are available in daily disposable formats for maximum convenience and hygiene. Your doctor will recommend the best lens design and wearing schedule based on your child's individual needs.
Orthokeratology
(Ortho-K)
Ortho-K uses specially designed rigid gas-permeable contact lenses that are worn overnight while your child sleeps. The lenses gently reshape the cornea during the night, providing clear vision throughout the following day — no glasses or daytime contacts needed. Beyond the convenience of lens-free days, Ortho-K has a strong body of evidence supporting its ability to slow myopia progression in children, with studies showing a roughly 40–60% reduction in the rate of eye growth compared to traditional glasses. Ortho-K is safe for children when proper wear and care routines are followed, and the reshaping effect is completely reversible if treatment is discontinued.
Atropine Eye Drops
Low-dose atropine eye drops are a pharmaceutical approach to slowing myopia progression. Administered once daily at bedtime, these drops work by helping to regulate eye growth during childhood. At the low concentrations used for myopia management (typically 0.01% to 0.05%), side effects are minimal — most children experience no noticeable impact on their day-to-day vision. Atropine can be used on its own or in combination with other myopia management strategies for a more comprehensive approach. Your doctor will determine the appropriate concentration and treatment plan based on your child's age, prescription, and rate of progression.
Is your child ready to become a member of our Myopia Control Program family?
We're ready to help get your child on the path to minimizing myopia and the ocular health consequences that may result. Schedule your appointment for evaluation today!