Myopia Management for Pediatric Patients in Bellevue & Kirkland

More people are becoming myopic. In the early 1970s, only 25% of Americans were nearsighted. Today, the prevalence of myopia has increased to over 42%. And in some Asian countries, up to 80% of the population is myopic.

YES! It’s possible to reduce the rate at which your child’s myopia progresses. Stronger glasses each year should not be normal. While there’s no cure, you can likely improve how your child’s eyes are changing.

Currently, our office focuses on 3 myopia control treatments:

• Atropine drops
• Multifocal contact lenses
• Corneal molding

At Specialty Eye, we take a very personal approach to each case. We will customize our treatments to your child’s situation. Every family is unique, and every child needs a plan that will not only slow their myopia but also open them up to a new world of possibilities for their vision. We will be there for you every step of the way to answer all your questions and make sure your child has a great experience.

• Atropine eye drops: The effect atropine has on accommodation may account for its effectiveness in reducing the progression of myopia in children. Some studies have shown that atropine is the most effective way of controlling myopia and that its use can reduce myopia progression by up to 77%.
• Multifocal contacts: Multifocal contact lenses are primarily designed to provide clear vision at all distances for people who have refractive errors, including myopia. A recent study concluded that nearsighted children who wore multifocal lenses on a daily basis had a 50% reduction in the progression of their myopia.