Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common vision condition that often begins during childhood and may continue progressing as the eyes grow. At Davich Optical, we provide personalized myopia management in Los Angeles, CA, to help children see clearly while addressing the progression of their nearsightedness. Our approach includes regular monitoring and treatment options selected around each child's vision needs.
What Is Myopia?
Myopia occurs when the eye grows too long from front to back or when its shape causes light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it. This makes distant objects appear blurry while close-up vision often remains clear. Myopia frequently develops during childhood and can become stronger as a child grows.
Children do not always realize that their distance vision is blurry, especially if the change happens gradually. Parents in Los Angeles may notice signs such as:
Squinting to see distant objects
Sitting closer to the television or classroom board
Holding screens or books close to the face
Complaining of headaches or tired eyes
Difficulty seeing signs, presentations, or other objects from a distance
A pediatric eye exam can determine whether these symptoms are related to myopia and provide a baseline for monitoring future changes.
The Importance of Myopia Management
Myopia management focuses on slowing the progression of nearsightedness rather than simply updating a child's prescription as it becomes stronger. This is important because higher levels of myopia are associated with an increased lifetime risk of eye conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts, and myopic retinal disease.
Regular pediatric eye exams are an important part of myopia management in Los Angeles. Routine evaluations allow us to detect nearsightedness early, monitor how quickly it is progressing, and determine whether a management strategy should be started or adjusted.
Myopia Management Strategies
At Davich Optical, treatment recommendations are based on factors such as your child's prescription, age, eye health, and rate of myopia progression. Essilor Stellest lenses are specialized eyeglass lenses designed for childhood myopia management. They provide clear vision while using advanced lens technology to help slow myopia progression.
Orthokeratology, or Ortho-K, uses specially fitted contact lenses worn overnight. These lenses temporarily reshape the cornea so children can see more clearly during the day without glasses or daytime contacts while also supporting myopia management.
MiSight 1 day lenses are daily disposable soft contact lenses designed to correct nearsightedness and slow myopia progression in eligible children. They are FDA-approved for myopia control when treatment is initiated between ages 8 and 12.
Low-dose atropine eye drops may be prescribed as another option for managing childhood myopia. They are typically used regularly and require ongoing eye examinations to monitor vision and determine how the eyes are responding to treatment.
Schedule a Myopia Management Evaluation in Los Angeles, CA
If your child is showing signs of nearsightedness or has already been diagnosed with myopia, schedule an evaluation with Davich Optical to discuss personalized myopia management in Los Angeles, CA.
Davich Optical
219 Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Phone: (213) 306-5400
