VIEWS FOR 20/20 by Dr. Mark Skowron and Dr. Michelle Skowron MYOPIA MANAGEMENT IN CHILDREN Myopia is the medical term for nearsightedness, which results in blurry distance vision. Myopia cannot be cured or reversed, but it can be managed and slowed. When myopia is diagnosed during childhood, myopia management can be used to slow the onset and progression of myopia. Myopia in children can progress rapidly, and the younger a child is diagnosed, the greater their risk is of developing high myopia (severe nearsightedness). Single-vision prescription eyeglasses can improve nearsightedness but do not slow the progression of myopia. Instead, myopia management contact lenses and prescription eyedrops are used to slow childhood myopia. Certain types of contacts are FDA-approved for myopia control, while atropine eye drops administered at bedtime can help slow myopia progression. For children who need them, wearing glasses is crucial to ensuring they can learn to the best of their ability. Getting your child to actually wear their glasses can seem like a tall order. If you have a young child, start by letting them pick out frames they love. Whether it's a routine, medical, or even pediatric examination, everyone can find the care they need here at SKOWRON EYE CARE. To schedule an appointment, please call us today. At Skowron Eye Care, our mission is your vision. P.S. Bifocal or progressive lenses can provide some peripheral myopia slowing and are an option for children who can't wear contacts or use eyedrops. SKOWRON EYE CARE 370 N. York, Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-834-6244 www.skowroneyecare.com VIEWS FOR 20/20 by Dr. Mark Skowron and Dr. Michelle Skowron MYOPIA MANAGEMENT IN CHILDREN Myopia is the medical term for nearsightedness , which results in blurry distance vision . Myopia cannot be cured or reversed , but it can be managed and slowed . When myopia is diagnosed during childhood , myopia management can be used to slow the onset and progression of myopia . Myopia in children can progress rapidly , and the younger a child is diagnosed , the greater their risk is of developing high myopia ( severe nearsightedness ) . Single - vision prescription eyeglasses can improve nearsightedness but do not slow the progression of myopia . Instead , myopia management contact lenses and prescription eyedrops are used to slow childhood myopia . Certain types of contacts are FDA - approved for myopia control , while atropine eye drops administered at bedtime can help slow myopia progression . For children who need them , wearing glasses is crucial to ensuring they can learn to the best of their ability . Getting your child to actually wear their glasses can seem like a tall order . If you have a young child , start by letting them pick out frames they love . Whether it's a routine , medical , or even pediatric examination , everyone can find the care they need here at SKOWRON EYE CARE . To schedule an appointment , please call us today . At Skowron Eye Care , our mission is your vision . P.S. Bifocal or progressive lenses can provide some peripheral myopia slowing and are an option for children who can't wear contacts or use eyedrops . SKOWRON EYE CARE 370 N. York , Elmhurst , IL 60126 630-834-6244 www.skowroneyecare.com