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UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHILD'S

MYOPIA

What is myopia?

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, causes poor
long-distance vision. In myopic eyes, the eyeball is
either longer than normal, or the cornea is too curved,
causing objects far away to appear blurry.

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Myopia on the rise

The number of children with myopia is increasing at an alarming rate, with significant increases in the risks for vision impairment.

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1 IN 4 PARENTS

has a child with myopia

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MYOPIA HAS DOUBLED

in U.S. children over the past 10 years

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50% OF THE POPULATION

will be myopic by 2050

What are the main myopia risk factors?

MORE
“CLOSE WORK”

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2+ hours per day spent on “close work” (not including school work) can increase the risk of myopia.

MYOPIC PARENT(S

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There is a 25% chance a child will develop myopia if one parent is myopic and a 50% chance if both are myopic.

LESS
NATURAL LIGHT

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Less than 60-90 minutes per day spent outdoors in natural sunlight could contribute to myopia.

VISION DISORDERS

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Specific binocular vision and focusing disorders increase the risk of myopia.

<9 YEAR ONSET

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Myopia progresses faster at an early age, especially if a child is less than 9 years old.

Why is myopia control important?

Controlling myopia reduces the risk of serious eye conditions.

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CATARACTS

Cataracts tend to develop sooner in nearsighted eyes.

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RETINAL DETACHMENT

​Nearsightedness increases the risk of retinal detachment.

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GLAUCOMA

Nearsighted people have a 2-3x greater risk of glaucoma.

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MYOPIC MACULOPATHY

​A prescription over -6.00D poses a 40x increased risk for degeneration of the central retina.

What are the treatment options?

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INCREASED TIME OUTDOORS

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LIMITED
SCREEN TIME

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LIMITED
SCREEN TIME

(NOT traditional soft contacts)

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SPECIALLY DESIGNED GLASSES*

(NOT traditional single vision glasses)

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SPECIALIZED PRESCRIPTION EYEDROPS*

(e.g. low dose atropine)

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ORTHOKERATOLOGY (ORTHO-K) CONTACTS

(hard contacts to reshape the eye)

*These proven treatments are not yet FDA approved.

Schedule a consultation or ask your doctor
which of these treatments is most appropriate for your child.
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