Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is becoming increasingly common among children. As screen time rises and outdoor activity declines, more kids are being diagnosed with this vision condition at younger ages. But what many parents don’t realize is that myopia isn't just about needing glasses, it’s a progressive condition that can lead to serious eye health risks later in life if left unmanaged.
 

How Myopia Affects Vision

Children with myopia can see objects up close clearly, but distant objects appear blurry. This happens when the eye grows too long from front to back, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it. As myopia progresses, the child’s vision becomes increasingly blurry, and prescriptions must be updated more frequently.

Beyond the inconvenience of constantly changing glasses, high levels of myopia increase the risk of vision-threatening conditions like retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts, and myopic macular degeneration.
 

The Importance of Early Detection

Early detection is key to slowing the progression of myopia. Comprehensive pediatric eye exams do more than check for blurry vision; they assess eye health, eye coordination, and detect issues that school vision screenings often miss. At Loman Eye Care, we recommend that children have their first eye exam at 6 months old, again at 3 years, before starting school, and regularly thereafter. If myopia is caught early, proactive steps can be taken to manage it effectively, potentially preserving your child’s long-term vision health.
 

What Is Myopia Management?

Myopia management refers to evidence-based treatments designed to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children. Rather than simply correcting vision with standard glasses or contacts, myopia management addresses the root of the condition. The earlier management begins, the more effective it can be at reducing the risk of severe vision impairment later in life.
 

How MiSight® 1 Day Contact Lenses Help

MiSight® 1 day contact lenses are the first and only FDA-approved soft contact lenses proven to slow the progression of myopia in children aged 8 to 12 at the start of treatment. These daily disposable lenses correct your child’s distance vision while simultaneously using specially designed optics to alter how light is focused on the retina. This dual-focus design helps slow eye growth, which is the underlying cause of worsening myopia. They’re safe, easy to use, and offer a comfortable, glasses-free option that fits seamlessly into an active child’s lifestyle - all while actively managing their myopia.
 

Protect Your Child’s Vision at Loman Eye Care

Myopia in children is a long-term eye health concern. With earlier onset and rapid progression in many kids today, proactive management is essential. Regular eye exams and treatments like MiSight® 1 day lenses can make a lasting difference in your child’s quality of life and future vision health.

Schedule a pediatric eye exam at Loman Eye Care to learn if myopia management with MiSight® 1 day lenses is right for your child. Visit our office in Carmel, Indiana, or call (317) 844-7474 to book an appointment today.