{"id":2109,"date":"2022-01-14T15:17:59","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T20:17:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/?page_id=2109"},"modified":"2026-08-28T09:12:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T13:12:05","slug":"myopia-management","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/so\/myopia-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Maareynta Myopia"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id2109_f3a17e-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2109_f3a17e-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2109_f3a17e-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2109_f3a17e-fe > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2109_f3a17e-fe > 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wp-block-kadence-splitcontent\"><div class=\"kt-split-content-wrap kt-sc-media-side-left\" style=\"grid-template-columns:50% auto\"><div class=\"kt-sc-imgcol kt-sc-imgcol-bg-auto kt-sc-img-side-left\" data-aos=\"fade-right\" data-aos-duration=\"1000\"><figure class=\"kt-split-content-media-image wp-image-container-2268\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Myopia-img.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" class=\"kt-split-content-img wp-image-2268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Myopia-img.jpg 500w, https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Myopia-img-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Myopia-img-270x180.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"kt-sc-textcol kt-sc-text-valign-center kt-sc-text-halign-center\" data-aos=\"fade-left\" data-aos-duration=\"1000\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;box-shadow:20px 15px 25px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2)\"><div class=\"kt-sc-innter-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2109_45d63d-43, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2109_45d63d-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2109_45d63d-43\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2109_45d63d-43 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2109_45d63d-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2109_45d63d-43\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2109_45d63d-43 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2109_45d63d-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2109_45d63d-43\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2109_45d63d-43 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2109_45d63d-43\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">What is Myopia?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is one of three types of refractive errors typically corrected with glasses or contact lenses. It occurs when the shape of your eye causes light rays to refract (or bend) incorrectly, focusing images <strong>in front of your retina<\/strong> instead of <strong>on your retina.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"what-is-progressive-myopia\">Find out if your child is a candidate for Myopia Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<!-- forms.mdcompliant.com script begins here -->\n<script>if (window.UTMPersist) UTMPersist.inject();<\/script>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" defer src=\"https:\/\/forms.mdcompliant.com\/embed\/6100982.js\" data-role=\"form\"><\/script>\n<!-- forms.mdcompliant.com script ends here -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-progressive-myopia\">What is Progressive Myopia?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Myopia causes difficulty with distance vision and in most cases, simply treating with glasses or contact lenses improves distance vision. If myopia exceeds -6.00 diopters, there is an increased risk of developing degenerative myopia, which may involve vision threatening complications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Retinal detachment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choroidal neovascular membrane<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glaucoma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-mature cataracts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lacquer Cracks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/without-borders-eye-photo-1024x485.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/without-borders-eye-photo-1024x485.png 1024w, https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/without-borders-eye-photo-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/without-borders-eye-photo-768x364.png 768w, https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/without-borders-eye-photo-1536x728.png 1536w, https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/without-borders-eye-photo-270x128.png 270w, https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/without-borders-eye-photo-600x284.png 600w, https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/without-borders-eye-photo.png 1677w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"myopia-management\">Myopia Management <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Myopia Management aims to limit the progression of nearsightedness to reduce the risk of further ophthalmic disease. Three main treatment methods have been effective in slowing the progression of myopia. These treatment options cannot reverse myopia that is already present, but it is possible to significantly slow further myopic progression. <strong>The goal of treatment is milder glasses prescriptions by adulthood and reduced risk for sight-threatening conditions caused by degenerative myopia.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<var style=\"width:100%; padding-bottom:56.25%; display:block;\" data-presentation=\"7e0f4ec-4bc1-42ec-4297-45164260420a\"><a href=\"http:\/\/fyi.rendia.com\/bGRuI\" style=\"display:none\">View Video<\/a><\/var><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/hub.rendia.com\/whitelabel\/embed_js\"><\/script>\n\n\n<style>.kt-sc_ad050d-dc .kt-sc-imgcol, .kt-sc_ad050d-dc .kt-sc-textcol{min-height:155px;}.kt-sc_ad050d-dc .kt-sc-innter-col{max-width:555px;}.kt-sc_ad050d-dc .kt-sc-textcol{padding-top:5px;padding-right:14px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:14px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:-61px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-sc_ad050d-dc .kt-sc-imgcol, .kt-sc_ad050d-dc .kt-sc-textcol{min-height:450px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-splitcontent aligncenter kt-sc_ad050d-dc\"><div class=\"kt-split-content-wrap kt-sc-media-side-left\" style=\"grid-template-columns:50% auto\"><div class=\"kt-sc-imgcol kt-sc-imgcol-bg-auto kt-sc-img-side-left\" data-aos=\"fade-right\" data-aos-duration=\"1000\"><figure class=\"kt-split-content-media-image wp-image-container-2243\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-causes-myopia.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"319\" class=\"kt-split-content-img wp-image-2243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-causes-myopia.png 450w, https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-causes-myopia-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-causes-myopia-270x191.png 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"kt-sc-textcol kt-sc-text-valign-center kt-sc-text-halign-center\" data-aos=\"fade-left\" data-aos-duration=\"1000\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;min-height:155px;box-shadow:20px 15px 25px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2)\"><div class=\"kt-sc-innter-col\" style=\"max-width:555px\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2cf027-0b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2cf027-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_2cf027-0b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2cf027-0b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2cf027-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_2cf027-0b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2cf027-0b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2cf027-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_2cf027-0b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_2cf027-0b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_2cf027-0b\">What Causes Myopia?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Myopia is on the rise \u2013 in its frequency and its severity. This can be linked to two factors; genetics and lifestyle. Children with one or two myopic parents may be more at risk to develop myopia themselves. In addition, lifestyle plays a factor as kids are spending more time using handheld devices instead of spending time outdoors.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"below-are-the-three-treatment-options-available\">Below are the three treatment options available.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"atropine-drops\">Atropine Drops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The use of Atropine drops is the simplest treatment method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The drops are instilled into each eye, once per day, every day at a time of your choosing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patients report minimal to no side effects due to a very low dose.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"multifocal-soft-contact-lenses\">Multifocal Soft Contact Lenses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This moderately involved treatment method entails a contact lens fitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The lenses must be worn most waking hours, at least 6 days a week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patients may choose daily disposable or monthly lenses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patients do not have to wear glasses during the day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"orthokeratology\">Orthokeratology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The third treatment modality shown to reduce myopic progression is not offered at Northwest Eye. It is the most involved method which requires a more in depth contact lens fitting as compared to the soft multifocal contact lens options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This method reduces myopic progression via a hard lens worn at night and molds the surface of the eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"myopia-faqs\">Myopia FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id2109_7180db-6b .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id2109_7180db-6b .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id2109_7180db-6b > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id2109_7180db-6b kt-accordion-has-6-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane2109_163aae-c0\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Is Myopia Genetic?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes and no. There is a greater likelihood of a child developing myopia with one or more parents who are myopic but it is also possible to be myopic without family history of myopia. Myopia is influenced both by genetics and environmental factors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane2109_758d42-2c\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How long will treatment take?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The length of treatment is highly dependent on the age a child begins having myopia. The younger the age the more likely treatment is to continue over the course of several years. Dr. Sheffer will continue treatment based on the child\u2019s success in myopia management and discussing the process with the child\u2019s family.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane2109_bec99d-66\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What happens if treatment is discontinued?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If treatment is discontinued, myopia may progress further. If there is a recurrence of progression, treatment may be recommended again until the eyes are stable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane2109_a0ad81-1c\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Which treatment is best? Can I switch treatments?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of now, all three of the myopia management treatment methods have similar outcomes in multiple studies. Dr. Sheffer will help determine which one is best to start with. Depending on the option you select, there are different follow-up intervals. If one treatment is not effective or not tolerated well, then another treatment may be chosen.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane2109_8fcdb2-02\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How will we know if treatment is working?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Myopia progression is measured by the rate of myopia progressing over time. The goal is to reduce the rate of progression in treatment. Depending on the type of myopia management used, Dr. Sheffer will monitor myopia progression to ensure effectiveness and make changes as needed. Reducing the rate of myopia progression will reduce the risks of ocular health complications later in life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out if your child is a candidate for Myopia Treatment What is Progressive Myopia? Myopia causes difficulty with distance vision and in most cases, simply treating with glasses or contact lenses improves distance vision. 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