Myopia Management in Quincy, IL

Ortho-k, also known as corneal reshaping therapy (CRT), uses specially designed contact lenses worn overnight to gently reshape the cornea while your child sleeps. In the morning, the lenses are removed, and vision is clear throughout the day without glasses or contacts.

This option can be especially appealing for sports and active lifestyles while also helping slow myopia progression.

Specially designed lenses, such as Essilor Stellest glasses, use advanced optical technology to help reduce the visual signals that can contribute to eye elongation. These glasses look and feel like regular eyewear, making them an easy option for children to wear throughout the day while still actively supporting myopia management.

Low-dose atropine eye drops are a well-studied option used to help slow the progression of myopia in children. These drops are typically used at home, often at bedtime, and are designed to support healthier visual development over time without significantly impacting daily activities. 

Our team carefully monitors each child’s response and adjusts care as needed for comfort and effectiveness.

Multifocal contact lenses provide clear vision while also helping to slow the progression of nearsightedness. They are designed to reduce focusing strain during near work, like reading or screen time, which can play a role in myopia progression.

These lenses are often a great option for active kids and teens who prefer contact lenses over glasses.

For children who have both myopia and astigmatism, multifocal toric lenses offer a tailored solution that addresses both vision correction and myopia management. These lenses are designed to provide stable, clear vision while supporting long-term eye health, especially for patients with more complex prescriptions.

In some cases, the best results come from combining multiple treatment approaches. Depending on your child’s vision needs and how quickly their myopia is progressing, we may recommend a customized combination of treatments.

This personalized strategy allows us to better support long-term eye health and adjust care as your child grows.