Myopia, or nearsightedness, commonly develops during childhood and may continue to progress as the eyes grow. At Visionary Eye Care, we provide personalized myopia control in Richfield to help slow progression while supporting clear, comfortable vision for your child.

Understanding Myopia

Children with myopia typically see nearby objects clearly while objects at a distance appear blurry. As myopia progresses, a child may need stronger prescriptions over time. Higher levels of myopia are also associated with increased eye health risks later in life, making early monitoring and management important. Our approach to myopia control focuses on tracking changes carefully and selecting treatment based on your child's age, prescription, eye development, and daily routine.

Tracking Eye Growth and Myopia Progression

Pediatric eye exams play an important role in identifying and monitoring nearsightedness. At Visionary Eye Care, we evaluate your child's prescription, visual function, and overall eye health to determine whether myopia is progressing.

Our myopia evaluations can include the MYAH Optical Biometer + Corneal Topographer. This advanced technology measures axial eye length and creates detailed maps of the cornea, giving us objective information to monitor eye growth and guide myopia management over time.

Myopia Control Options For Children

Depending on your child's individual needs, we may recommend:

Stellest lenses - Specialized eyeglass lenses designed to provide clear vision while helping slow myopia progression.
MiSight 1 day contact lenses - Daily disposable contact lenses designed for children with myopia that correct vision while helping manage progression.
Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) - Custom contact lenses worn overnight to temporarily reshape the cornea, providing clearer daytime vision while supporting myopia control.
Atropine drops - Prescription eye drops that may be used to help slow the progression of childhood myopia.

Personalized Myopia Care As Your Child Grows

Myopia control is an ongoing process. Regular follow-up visits allow us to monitor axial eye growth, prescription changes, treatment effectiveness, and your child's comfort with their recommended option. At Visionary Eye Care, we work with families in Richfield to create a management plan that fits each child's vision needs and lifestyle. Treatment may be adjusted as the eyes develop to provide appropriate support throughout childhood.

Schedule Your Child’s Myopia Evaluation in Richfield

If your child is showing signs of nearsightedness or has already been diagnosed with myopia, schedule an evaluation with Visionary Eye Care to discuss personalized myopia control options.

Visionary Eye Care
6445 Richfield Pkwy
Richfield, MN 55423
Phone: (612) 243-0201