At Vision Source Fredericksburg Road in San Antonio, TX, we provide eye care for young patients needing myopia control. Our team offers an eye exam and treatment plan tailored to your child's needs to ensure he maintains healthy vision over time. We understand that children's eye health is important, so our optometrist is committed to providing service with a personalized approach to each case.

What Is Myopia?

Myopia (near-sightedness) is a refractive error in which light entering the eye focuses in front of the retina instead of directly on it, causing distant objects to appear blurred while close things remain clear. While it can be corrected with eyeglasses or contact lenses, many parents can now opt for myopia control treatments that help slow down the progression of near-sightedness in their children.

Types of Myopia Control Options for Kids

At Vision Source Fredericksburg Road, we know of several options for myopia control that have been proven effective in slowing down the progression of near-sightedness. We might not provide some of these so be sure to ask us what types we have available.

Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)

One option is orthokeratology (ortho-k), which involves wearing specially designed contact lenses overnight that gently reshape the curved surface of the cornea to temporarily reduce refractive errors during waking hours to allow your children to be able to see distant objects without them being blurry. Our optometrist can help determine if your child is eligible for this myopia control method.

Soft Multifocal Contact Lenses

Soft multifocal contact lenses are designed to help slow the growth of nearsightedness in kids. This treatment method can effectively reduce the power needed to focus later on in life and limit condition’s growth over time.

Atropine Drops

This myopia control method works similarly to ortho-k in that these drops are applied to your child’s eyes at night. Overtime, the use of atropine drops can help to slow down the myopia progression in your child’s eyesight. Ask us about atropine drops when you stop by and see how they may be able to help your child.

Visit Us for an Eye Exam and Myopia Eye Care from Our Optometrist on Our Optometry Team

We understand how critical children's eye care is and that staying up to date with vision screenings and an annual eye exam can be important. Depending on your eye care your needs, our team at Vision Source Fredericksburg Road in San Antonio, TX, are here to help, from routine checkups to more advanced services like myopia control. Call us at (210) 735-5440 for more information.