Protecting children's vision as they grow with evidence-based myopia control strategies. Early intervention can significantly slow progression and reduce long-term risk of vision impairment.
Myopia (nearsightedness) occurs when the eye grows too long, causing distant objects to appear blurry. It typically begins in childhood and progresses through the teenage years — and the younger a child is when it starts, the faster it tends to worsen.
Beyond blurry vision, high myopia significantly increases the lifetime risk of serious eye conditions including retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. Early intervention is key to protecting your child's long-term eye health.
Understanding what increases your child's risk
Children who develop myopia before age 9 tend to progress faster and reach higher prescriptions.
Having one or two myopic parents significantly increases a child's risk of developing myopia.
Less than 2 hours of outdoor activity per day is associated with higher myopia risk.
More than 2 hours of daily near/screen work increases the risk of progression.
We tailor myopia control strategies to each child's unique needs, using the most effective clinically-proven interventions available.
FDA-approved soft contact lenses specifically designed to slow myopia progression. ActivControl® technology corrects vision while simultaneously slowing eye growth. Proven to reduce progression by up to 59%.
Gold StandardSpecially designed rigid gas-permeable lenses worn overnight to gently reshape the cornea. Children wake up with clear vision all day — no daytime lenses needed. Highly effective for myopia control and ideal for active kids.
Gold StandardAdvanced spectacle lenses such as Stellest™ and MiYOSMART™ use innovative optical designs to slow axial eye growth while providing full-time vision correction. A great option for younger children or those not ready for contact lenses.
Gold StandardLow-dose atropine (0.05%) eye drops are a well-researched pharmaceutical option for slowing myopia progression. Often used in combination with optical treatments for enhanced effect. Applied once daily at bedtime.
Clinically ProvenWe use precise biometry to measure the physical length of your child's eye at each visit. This allows us to objectively track whether treatment is working and adjust the plan as needed — going beyond just measuring prescription changes.
Advanced MonitoringWe counsel families on evidence-based lifestyle modifications: maximizing outdoor time, managing screen exposure, proper reading distances, and the 20-20-20 rule. These complement clinical treatments for the best outcomes.
Preventive CareOur clinical guidelines — based on the International Myopia Institute (IMI) recommendations — outline how we assess risk, choose treatments, monitor progress, and gauge success for every patient.
Schedule a comprehensive myopia evaluation at Ohana Eyecare. Our team will assess your child's risk factors, measure axial length, and recommend the most effective treatment plan.