Myopia Control | LuminOptix Optometry

Success Begins with Sight

Is your child squinting when they look at the board at school? Do they struggle with headaches? Or are they having a hard time playing sports with friends? They might have myopia.

Over 40% of Americans currently have myopia, and more children are being diagnosed every day.

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is an eye condition that typically develops during childhood, making objects in the distance appear blurry while close-up items remain clear. Myopia can also increase the risk of other eye diseases and conditions later in life.

Myopia control can slow the progression of your child's myopia, reducing the need for constant prescription updates and protecting their long-term vision.

To get a better idea of how we can help your child, let's start by booking an eye exam! Our team will take a closer look and take time to understand their needs.

Let our team help protect your child’s sight today.

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Why Controlling Myopia Matters

Myopia can make it difficult for your child to see in school or enjoy fun games and sports with their friends. They may also be slow to develop social behaviors and could be misdiagnosed with behavioral problems.

Corrective lenses can help address your kid’s sight, but early myopia control can help prevent it from getting worse. This can help preserve your little one’s vision so you can save on updating their lenses each year.

Book your child’s appointment now to test for myopia and other vision conditions.

Causes of Myopia

Although myopia is common among kids, research is still unclear on what causes it. Myopia progresses as your child grows up, with vision usually stabilizes around age 20.

People with myopia have either an eyeball that is too long or a cornea that is too curved, affecting how light focuses on the retina and causing blurry vision.

Myopia is hereditary. but too much time inside focused on near work or using screens could also contribute to myopia progression.

We recommend that parents encourage children to spend time outdoors. Studies show that time outdoors can also slow the progression of myopia in kids.

Book an appointment for your child today to learn more about our myopia control methods.

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Our Approach to Managing Myopia

At LuminOptix Optometry, we take a proactive, evidence-based approach to managing myopia in children and young adults. Our goal is to help slow down the progression of nearsightedness while supporting clear, comfortable vision for daily life.

During your child’s eye exam, we can identify early signs of myopia and create a customized management plan tailored to their unique visual needs and lifestyle. Our approach combines innovative technology, specialized lenses, and gentle therapies that help protect long-term vision health.

Comprehensive Myopia Control Options

Stellest Myopia Control Lenses

Stellest lenses look and feel like regular glasses but are designed with innovative lens technology that helps slow the elongation of the eye, the main cause of myopia progression. They provide clear vision while creating a gentle signal that helps guide proper eye growth.
Stellest lenses are an excellent option for children who prefer glasses or are just beginning myopia management.

MiSight 1 Day Contact Lenses

MiSight 1 Day contact lenses are soft, daily disposable lenses designed specifically for children aged 8 to 12 who are at risk of myopia progression. These FDA-approved lenses use a dual-focus design that corrects vision while helping to slow the elongation of the eye, the main cause of myopia.
MiSight lenses provide clear, comfortable vision without the need for glasses, making them an excellent choice for active children or those who prefer not to wear frames. The single-use design also supports healthy lens habits with a fresh, hygienic pair each day for easy, worry-free wear.

Atropine Therapy

Low-dose atropine eye drops are a simple and effective way to slow the progression of myopia in children. Applied once daily, this therapy helps reduce eye growth without affecting everyday focusing or near vision tasks.
Atropine treatment can be used on its own or alongside other options like myopia control lenses or contact lenses for added benefit.