Myopia Management in Harrisburg

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MYOPIA MATTERS

Myopia is starting earlier and progressing faster

Myopia or “near-sighted” is the ability to see objects up close clearly but distant objects are blurry.

According to the National Eye Institute, approximately 42% of Americans ages 12-52 are myopic. Myopia is a vision condition that begins during childhood and continues through adolescence. The greatest changes in myopia occur from age 6 to 16. Young children undergo incredible growth and development, and their vision also undergoes crucial developmental steps. With every growth spurt your child’s eye is elongating and the cornea is steepening. As a result, light that usually focuses on the retina instead ends up focusing in front of the retina, causing faraway items to appear out of focus.

Although glasses can be used to refocus, it does not slow down the elongation of the eye or halt the progression of myopia.

At Carolina Eye Doctors we have options to help slow the progression and reduce the burden, improving everyday life.

Helping Your Children Focus

Young children undergo incredible growth and development, and their vision also undergoes crucial developmental steps. Myopia (nearsightedness) is something they may have been diagnosed with, but we have options to help slow the progression and reduce the burden, improving every day life.

Myopia is a vision condition that makes distant objects appear blurry and often begins during childhood and continues through adolescence. Although it’s been traditionally corrected with glasses, myopia presents certain eye health risks, especially for those with high prescriptions. 

At Carolina Eye Doctors, we aim to help slow the progression of myopia through proven methods like ortho-k contact lenses.

We’re in your corner to help control the progression of myopia by putting your children’s visual needs first. Contact us to schedule an eye exam today.

Long-term Risks of Children with High Myopia

Traditionally corrected with glasses, myopia presents certain eye health risks, especially for those with high prescriptions. 

Myopic patients are more vulnerable to a range of sight-threatening diseases and complications.

  • Myopia is the sixth leading cause of blindness.
  • More than 50 percent of retinal detachments (not related to trauma) are associated with myopia.
  • Other myopia risks include glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration.

With consistent eye exams, myopia can be diagnosed and managed early. Timely intervention can assist in stabilizing eye elongation, preventing visual compromise.

We’re in your corner to help control the progression of myopia by putting your children’s visual needs first. Contact us to schedule an eye exam today.

A Closer Look at Myopia

Myopia can not only negatively affect your children’s academic performance, but it can also affect their daily lives when they’re out exploring the world and adventuring with their friends. It’s essential to address myopia early and set your child up for success.

Some common signs and symptoms of myopia can include: 

  • Having trouble clearly seeing a movie, TV screen, or smartboard in school
  • Excessive blinking or eye rubbing
  • Eye strain
  • Seeming unaware of distant objects
  • Excessive squinting, blinking or eye rubbing

If you begin noticing early signs of myopia in your children, it’s a good indication that you should bring them in for a comprehensive eye exam and complementary Myopia Master® evaluation with our team.

The Importance of Myopia Control

Myopia can not only negatively affect your children’s academic performance, but it can also affect their daily lives when they’re out exploring the world and adventuring with their friends.

Our Myopia Management Solutions

The first step to finding a myopia solution for your child is to get to the bottom of their visual needs through a comprehensive eye exam using state of the art tools like the Myopia Master®. When we determine the best course of action, we’ll be able to discuss the different myopia management options we offer.

We here at Carolina Eye Doctors are proud to be one of the first practices to offer Myopia Master to all children. The greatest changes in myopia occur from age 6 to 16 when the eye can start growing out of focus, so it is very important to monitor your child’s vision. The Myopia Master is able to measure refraction, axial length and Keratomery simultaneously making myopia detection and management much easier.

Low-dose atropine eye drops are a promising treatment option for controlling the progression of childhood myopia.

Studies have shown the effectiveness of low doses of atropine can slow myopia progression in children and prevent severe nearsightedness. The dosage we prescribe is based on the most up to date clinical data which is compounded for children. Atropine drops require consistent use to slow myopia progression and are usually given at night before bedtime.

Orthokeratology, also known as ortho-k, uses customized gas-permeable contact lenses to gently reshape the cornea overnight while you sleep, helping to maintain clear comfortable vision during all waking hours.

Ortho-k can be an excellent option for both adults and children with mild to moderate myopia (nearsightedness). While these lenses can improve vision in adults, ortho-k has also been proven to slow myopia progression during childhood.

For more information, take a look at our Ortho-k treatment page!

Dual  focus contact lenses and glasses can help slow eye growth and prevent your child’s lens prescription from worsening.

Dual focus lenses & glasses feature a unique multi- faceted surface with distinct lens powers to correct vision at varying distances all in one.

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Take our quiz to see if myopia management is a suitable option to help your child see clearly.

Our Location

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You can find us off Roberta Road in the Town Center. Please call or text us if you have any trouble finding our office. 

Our Address

  • 4350 Main Street, Suite 101
  • Harrisburg, NC 28075

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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 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

Appointment Only: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM 
Closed Daily for Lunch: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

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