As children spend more time on screens and less time outdoors, myopia (nearsightedness) has become increasingly common. Early detection and proactive management are essential to slow its progression and preserve long-term vision health. At Eye Focus Northwest, we offer several myopia management options - each tailored to your child’s unique needs, lifestyle, and eye health.
 

What Is Myopia Management?

Myopia management goes beyond simply correcting vision with glasses. It’s about slowing the progression of nearsightedness to reduce the risk of future eye diseases such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Selecting the right plan involves understanding the available treatments and how they can work together to benefit your child.
 

Ortho-K: Clear Vision Without Daytime Lenses

Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) uses specially designed contact lenses worn overnight to gently reshape the cornea. This allows your child to enjoy clear vision throughout the day - without glasses or contacts. Ortho-K is a great option for active kids and teens who play sports or prefer not to wear lenses during school hours. In addition to convenience, studies show that Ortho-K can significantly slow myopia progression over time.
 

Atropine Eye Drops: A Simple and Effective Option

Low-dose atropine eye drops are another proven method for managing myopia in children. These prescription drops are applied once daily, typically before bedtime, and work by relaxing the eye’s focusing mechanism to slow elongation of the eyeball - a key factor in myopia progression. Atropine drops are an excellent choice for younger children or those not ready for contact lenses.
 

Multifocal Contact Lenses: Dual Benefit for Vision and Control

Multifocal contact lenses correct nearsightedness while also reducing the progression of myopia by providing different focus zones. These lenses are worn during the day and offer clear, comfortable vision for both near and distance tasks. Multifocal contacts can be ideal for children who are responsible with lens care and prefer a non-overnight option.
 

Our Personalized Approach at Eye Focus Northwest

Every child’s eyes are different, which is why we don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. During a myopia management consultation at Eye Focus Northwest, our doctors will evaluate your child’s eye health, prescription history, and lifestyle. From there, we create a customized treatment plan that may combine Ortho-K, atropine drops, and/or multifocal contacts to achieve the best possible outcome.
 

Schedule a Pediatric Eye Exam Today 

Choosing the right myopia management plan for your child is one of the best investments you can make in their long-term vision health. Whether through Ortho-K lenses, atropine drops, or multifocal contacts, our goal is to help your child see clearly today and protect their sight for the future.

Contact Eye Focus Northwest to schedule a comprehensive eye exam and personalized myopia management consultation. Visit our office in Salem or Tigard, Oregon. Call (971) 808-2640 or (971) 202-1932 book an appointment today.