MYOPIA | The Eye World

Myopia management
for growing eyes.

Myopia (nearsightedness) often worsens as kids grow. We offer evidence-based options to correct your child's vision today and help slow the progression of myopia over time.

Stellest® spectacle lenses
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MiSight® contact lenses
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During your visit, Dr. Pranali Sirohi will review which option—MiSight® contact lenses, Stellest® spectacle lenses, or another approach—best fits your child's needs.

WHAT IS MYOPIA?
Understanding nearsightedness in kids
Myopia means your child can see up close fairly well, but things far away—like the board at school or street signs—look blurry.

Why it happens

In myopia, the eye grows too long from front to back, so light focuses in front of the retina instead of directly on it. This makes distant objects look blurred.

Why it tends to worsen

As children grow, their eyes often continue to grow as well, which can lead to stronger and stronger prescriptions over time if myopia isn't managed.

Why management matters

Higher levels of myopia are associated with a higher risk of certain eye problems later in life. Myopia management focuses on slowing progression while supporting everyday clear vision.

SEE THE DIFFERENCE
What does myopia look like?

Curious how the world might look through your child's eyes? A simple online simulator can show how increasing myopia affects clarity at distance.

Use the Myopia Simulator to compare normal vision to different levels of nearsightedness. It's a helpful way to understand why your child may be struggling with distance vision.

VIEW MYOPIA SIMULATOR

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TREATMENT OPTIONS

Myopia management options we offer

We will help you choose the option that best fits your child's age, lifestyle and exam findings. Here are the main myopia management treatments we offer at The Eye World.

SPECTACLE LENSES

Stellest® lenses

Stellest® lenses are advanced eyeglass lenses made for children with myopia. They correct vision like regular glasses and are FDA-authorized prescription spectacle lenses indicated to slow the progression of myopia in children 6–12 years old at the start of treatment, with or without astigmatism, when worn as recommended.

✓ Worn just like everyday eyeglasses.
✓ Clear central zone for daily sharp vision.
✓ Surrounding zone with tiny, subtle lenslets designed to help slow how quickly myopia progresses.

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SOFT CONTACT LENSES

MiSight® 1 day contact lenses

MiSight® 1 day lenses are daily disposable soft contact lenses specifically designed for myopia control. They correct your child's vision and are FDA-approved* to slow the progression of myopia in children 8–12 years old at the start of treatment, when worn as prescribed.