Effective Myopia Management In Lancaster, PA
At Yealy Eye Care, we provide comprehensive myopia management to help control the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children and young adults. Our specialized optometrists use the latest treatments and technologies to offer personalized care for managing myopia effectively.
Managing myopia early can slow its progression, reducing the risk of developing high myopia and associated eye health complications. Effective myopia management can lead to better vision and overall eye health in the long term.
A Closer Look at Myopia: Causes & Symptoms
People with myopia experience blurry vision for distant objects while having clear vision for close objects. It typically begins in childhood and can progress. High myopia increases the risk of developing serious eye conditions later in life, such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts.
Childhood myopia is typically diagnosed between the ages of 5 and 7 and worsens during the eye’s rapid growth years. The prescription tends to plateau at around age 12.
If your child is struggling with myopia, early intervention is key. Schedule an appointment with our myopia management optometrists at Yealy Eye Care to explore the treatment options and develop a personalized plan to manage your child’s myopia effectively.
Myopia Management Treatments at Yealy Eye Care
At Yealy Eye Care, we offer a range of evidence-based treatments to manage myopia:
MiSight® 1 day Contact Lenses
These specially designed soft contact lenses are FDA-approved to slow the progression of myopia in children. MiSight® lenses are worn during the day and provide clear vision while helping to control myopia.
Atropine Eye Drops
Low-dose atropine eye drops have been shown to effectively slow myopia progression in children. Our optometrists will provide detailed instructions and monitor your child’s response to this treatment.
Specialty Contact Lenses
In addition to MiSight® and other lenses, we offer other specialty contact lenses that can help manage myopia and provide clear vision.
Lifestyle and Visual Environment Adjustments
Our optometrists will also guide lifestyle changes and visual environment adjustments that can help reduce the strain on your child’s eyes and support myopia management.
We Will Create a Personalized Myopia Management Plan
Our optometrists work closely with each patient to develop a customized myopia management plan tailored to their specific needs. We conduct comprehensive eye exams and use advanced diagnostic tools to monitor myopia progression and adjust treatments as needed.
We believe in educating our patients and their families about myopia and its management. Our team provides detailed information and ongoing support to ensure you understand the treatment options and the importance of adhering to the management plan.
- Patients with progressive myopia (-0.25DS or more in the last 2 years)
- Patients with refractive error: MSE (sph + 0.5*cyl): +0.50 DS to -6.00 DS, no limit on DC
- Patients at risk of becoming myopic due to a family history of myopia (one or two myopic parents)
- Patients who spend over 3 hours a day doing near work (reading, studying, writing)
- Patients who spend less than 6 hours a week outdoors
- Patients under the age of 16
What Should the Patient Expect During Their Myopia Treatments?
To monitor and assess the efficacy of the treatment, all our young patients undergo an extensive vision evaluation, provided by Dr. Natalia Yealy. This includes:
- Axial length and retinal shape measurements
- Cycloplegic axial and peripheral autorefraction
- Corneal topography and choroidal thickness measurements
- Lifestyle questionnaire (including how much near work and outdoor activity they engage in per day/week)
- Discussion of the results
- Development of a personalized treatment plan
At Yealy Eye Care's Myopia Management Clinic, we provide our patients with effective, customized treatment to control the progression of myopia. By stopping or slowing down the progression of myopia, we reduce long-term risks to best ensure that your child enjoys the world with healthy eyes throughout his or her life.
Yealy Eye Care's Myopia Management Clinic serves patients in Lancaster County, Lancaster Township, York, East Petersburg, and throughout Pennsylvania.