Myopia Control in Kids

Myopia is an eye condition that can affect people of all ages, including children. If your child is struggling with nearsightedness, we at Lock Family Eye Care can offer myopia control to help prevent their condition from worsening. Visit our clinic in West Des Moines today to learn more about the myopia management options available from an eye doctor near you.

Does Your Child Need Myopia Control?

We can help answer that question. You can also count on us to meet your child's overall eye care needs.

What Does Myopia Control for Children Involve?

The main goal of myopia control is to prevent your child's nearsightedness from getting worse. Your child's eye doctor can use different treatment methods to achieve this goal and preserve the quality of your child's vision. Before beginning any treatment, the optometrist will conduct an eye exam. This exam is necessary to confirm whether your child is nearsighted and to determine the degree of their condition.

Once the eye exam results are in, the optometrist can focus on treatment. You can discuss with your child which treatment method they are most comfortable with and relay that information to the optometrist. The eye doctor can then create a treatment plan based on your child's preferences and needs.

Common treatments used for myopia control include:

• Eyeglasses and contact lenses: Your child's optometrist can prescribe eyeglasses or contacts that correct their vision.
• Low-dose atropine eye drops: These drops can help prevent the eyes from growing longer, which can slow the progression of myopia.

These are just some of the myopia control options available. Consult an eye doctor right away to ensure your child receives the care they need.

How Long Should Myopia Control Last?

Ideally, myopia control should start as soon as your child starts to exhibit symptoms of nearsightedness. Myopia management should continue until your child no longer experiences symptoms or their condition stabilizes. This may be until your child reaches their 20s.

We Offer Myopia Control Options to All West Des Moines Residents

Put your child on a myopia control program by working with us at Lock Family Eye Care. Drop by our location in West Des Moines, IA, so we can start your child's treatment.