Myopia

Myopia Management at Spectrum Eye Care 

People who have myopia can see objects up close, but objects in the distance such as street signs or blackboards in a classroom are blurry. Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is the result of the eyeball being too long or the cornea being too curved, and it typically begins in childhood.  

The doctors at Spectrum Eye Care diagnose and treat myopia in children and adults. They also have expertise in working with children who have progressive myopia.  

What Are the Treatment Options for Myopia?  

When children and adults are diagnosed with myopia, they receive a prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct their vision.  

When diagnosed in children, sometimes the condition will stabilize by the time the child becomes an adult, but in nearly all cases it will progressively worsen as the child ages because the eyeball shape continues to grow over time. This means that their rate of nearsightedness gets higher and more severe each year. Children who have progressive myopia are at a higher risk of developing eye health problems later in life. These problems can include retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration.  

What are the Symptoms of Myopia?  

Children who have myopia may experience some or all the following symptoms:  

• Eye strain  
• Blurred vision   
• Headaches  
• Fatigue, particularly after looking at objects in the distance for extended periods  

If your child has been diagnosed with myopia, see the world through their eyes with this myopia simulator.

Because progressive myopia has a negative impact on eye health and quality of life, it is important to get pediatric eye exams regularly to screen for this condition. The earlier myopia is diagnosed, the sooner the doctor will can create a myopia management plan that can help your child avoid significant eye health issues later in life.  

Myopia Management at Spectrum Eye Care 

The doctors at Spectrum Eye Care are certified providers of a treatment designed to slow the progression of myopia which utilizes special contact lenses called MiSight® 1-day soft contact lenses.  

MiSight® 1-day soft contact lenses, the first and only soft contact lenses that are FDA approved to slow the progression of myopia in children aged 8-12 at the start of treatment. Approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) means that the lenses have been tested over a long period and have met all the safety requirements established.   

This form of myopia management is safe and proven to be effective. Kids ages 8-12 wearing MiSight® 1-day contact lenses experienced an average of 59 percent reduction of myopia progression when used over three years.

Managing Myopia  

The first step to managing myopia is by scheduling an appointment at Spectrum Eye Care in Colorado Springs for a pediatric eye exam.  

Our optometrists will perform various tests to check your child’s eyes, determine your overall eye health, and screen for myopia. If myopia is discovered, your doctor will guide you through the proper treatment plan for correcting the issue and preventing further progression.