Myopia Management

Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is becoming increasingly common in children. At Ducklo Eye Group, we offer advanced myopia management programs designed to slow the progression of myopia and help protect your child’s long-term eye health.

Myopia management goes beyond simply prescribing glasses, it focuses on controlling how quickly myopia worsens as your child grows.

What Is Myopia?

Myopia is a vision condition where distant objects appear blurry while close-up objects remain clear. It typically develops in childhood and can worsen rapidly during the school years.

If left unmanaged, progressive myopia increases the risk of:

• Retinal detachment

• Glaucoma

• Cataracts

• Myopic macular degeneration

Early intervention is key.

How Myopia Management Works

Myopia management uses specialized treatments to reduce eye growth that causes nearsightedness to worsen.

At Ducklo Eye Group, treatment options may include:

• Specialized soft contact lenses for myopia control

• Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) lenses worn overnight

• Customized glasses designed for myopia management

• Lifestyle and visual habit guidance to support healthy vision development

Your child’s plan is personalized based on age, prescription, eye health, and lifestyle.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Myopia Management?

Children who may benefit from myopia management include:

• Kids with increasing nearsightedness

• Children with one or both parents who are nearsighted

• Kids who spend a lot of time on screens or near work

• Children diagnosed with myopia at a young age

The earlier treatment begins, the more effective it can be.

Benefits of Myopia Management

• Slows myopia progression

• Reduces long-term eye health risks

• Improves visual comfort and clarity

• Supports academic and athletic performance

• Provides parents peace of mind