Myopia is an eye condition where objects that are close to you are clear, however, objects far away are blurry. This is caused by the eye being slightly long.

Myopia can happen to children and adults. Research has shown that there are ways to slow the progression of myopia, and the younger the person is, the better our treatment process will work.

There are two treatment options used by our office for controlling myopia; We can use low dose atropine eye drops, and specially designed soft contact lenses.

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Low dose atropine has the ability to slow myopia, without significant changes in pupil size or near focus ability. It is available at a low dosage through a compounding pharmacy.

Soft multifocal contact lenses will slow the progression of nearsightedness and provide an effective treatment option.

These options can be used individually, or in some cases combined. Both options offer an effective way of slowing the increase of a child’s myopic prescription over time. These treatments can also slow the lengthening of the eye that accompanies myopic prescription shifts.

We are dedicated to the health of your eyes. We work with patients of all ages and are happy to answer any questions. Our practice has all of the latest technology to ensure that you receive the best treatment possible.

If you have any questions regarding controlling myopia, contact us today at Looking Glass Optometry.