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Myopia Management in West Orange

Concerned About Your Child's Nearsightedness?

Effective myopia management can significantly reduce the risk of eye diseases in your child’s future.

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Addressing Childhood Myopia: A Path to Better Vision

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At Professional Eye Care of West Orange in West Orange, we focus on myopia management for children, understanding the importance of addressing this condition to protect their future eye health.

Myopia, more commonly known as nearsightedness, increases the likelihood of developing serious eye conditions later in life, such as cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachment, and macular degeneration.

Managing myopia from a young age is crucial, as higher levels of myopia correlate with greater risks.

While traditional eyeglasses and contact lenses correct vision, they don’t address the root cause of myopia or slow its progression. This is where myopia management comes into play.

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Comprehensive Myopia Management Strategies

Myopia management at Professional Eye Care of West Orange involves tailored strategies to slow or prevent your child's myopia from progressing.

Our experts, led by Dr. Hannah Canuto, use a combination of advanced treatments and tools suited to each child's needs.

Hannah Canuto, O.D.

Atropine Eye Drops

We utilize atropine eye drops, a safe and effective daily prescription, which can be used alongside prescribed glasses or combined with other contact lens therapies.

MiSight Soft Lenses

Our clinic offers FDA-approved MiSight daily soft contact lenses designed to slow down myopia progression in children and teens.

Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) Lenses

Ortho-k contact lenses are worn overnight to temporarily correct myopia, offering clear daytime vision and reducing long-term myopic progression.

Is Myopia Management Right for Your Child?

Determining whether your child needs myopia management involves assessing several factors:

  • If one or both parents are myopic
  • Early onset of myopia, particularly if diagnosed as young as 6 years old
  • Limited outdoor activity, less than 1 hour per day
  • More than 3 hours per day spent on near vision tasks, excluding schoolwork

Safeguarding Your Child's Vision for the Future

At Professional Eye Care of West Orange, we are committed to safeguarding children's vision. By addressing myopia early, we aim to minimize its progression and reduce the risk of eye diseases in the future. Join us in taking proactive steps toward ensuring a healthier vision for your child.

Contact us at 973-755-2262 to schedule an eye exam. Our team of optometrists is here to help you understand your child's myopia and determine the most suitable myopia management plan.