Myopia Management in Athens, GA
Helping slow the progression of nearsightedness with care plans that support your child’s long-term vision and overall eye health.
What Is Myopia & Why Does It Progress?
Myopia, or nearsightedness, means your child sees clearly up close but has difficulty seeing things at a distance. Most kids develop myopia during their school years, and for many, prescriptions continue to increase year after year.
These changes may seem routine, but as myopia progresses, so does the risk of long-term complications like retinal thinning, glaucoma, or early cataracts.
Managing myopia is about more than clear vision, it’s about protecting your child’s vision for the future. That starts with early care and thoughtful monitoring.
Why Slowing Myopia Matters
As the eye grows longer, vision becomes more nearsighted. This growth is what myopia management aims to slow. By reducing the rate of change while a child’s eyes are still developing, we can help lower the risk of more serious issues later on and minimize how often glasses or contact lens prescriptions need to be updated.
We offer informed myopia management in Athens that focuses on what’s appropriate for each child and family.
Most kids begin myopia management between ages 6 and 8, but earlier screenings can help us track trends and prepare before symptoms worsen.
How We Treat Myopia in Children
MiSight® 1 day Contact Lenses
A daily disposable lens designed for children with progressing myopia. These lenses offer clear daytime vision and have been clinically shown to slow prescription changes in children between the ages of 8 and 12. Most kids adapt quickly with parent support and regular check-ins.
Low-Dose Atropine Drops
A once-nightly eye drop that has been shown to reduce the rate of myopia progression in children. This is a good option for younger kids, those not ready for contacts, or as part of a combined care plan. It’s simple, safe, and monitored closely.
We’ll help you determine which option best suits your child’s needs, taking into account their age, lifestyle, and your family’s preferences.
What to Expect From the Myopia Management Process
Myopia care isn’t a one-time visit. We schedule follow-up exams to track your child’s eye growth, monitor prescription changes, and check in on how the treatment is going.
If adjustments are needed, we make them. These visits are also a chance to ask questions, talk through challenges, and make sure the plan still makes sense as your child grows.
We work closely with local schools and families across Athens and Watkinsville to help kids see clearly, succeed in class, and protect their long-term eye health.
Eye Care That Supports Kids & Their Families
This is a partnership. We explain every step in language that makes sense, and we make sure kids and parents feel comfortable with the plan.
If something changes at home, at school, or in your child’s vision. We’re here to reassess and adapt.
Our goal is to help parents understand the options, the science, and the best next step for their child.
Schedule a Myopia Management Evaluation
If your child’s prescription is changing frequently or myopia was recently diagnosed, we can help you explore what’s next. The goal isn’t perfection it’s progress, and we’re here to guide that with care. We offer myopia management for families in Athens, Jefferson, Watkinsville, and nearby communities.