Help Your Child See Clearly with Myopia Management
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is becoming increasingly common in children and can progress rapidly without proper treatment. At North Shore Eye Health & Wellness, we offer myopia control options designed to slow this progression and support healthy visual development.
From MiSight 1 Day contact lenses to low-dose atropine eye drops, ortho-k lenses, and combination treatments, we tailor solutions to meet each child’s unique needs. Using corneal topography, we provide a precise contact lens fitting for comfort and effectiveness.
Early intervention and yearly eye exams are key to protecting your child’s vision and overall eye health. Take the first step toward a clearer future for your child and schedule a myopia consultation today.
What Is Myopia?
Myopia occurs when distant objects appear blurry while near objects are typically seen clearly. It normally develops in childhood and progresses as the eye grows. Myopia happens when the eyeball is slightly too long or the cornea is too steep, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it.
While mild myopia is common, high myopia can increase the risk of eye conditions later in life, such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and early-onset cataracts. Managing myopia early helps reduce these risks while supporting your child’s long-term vision.
Myopia Control Treatments We Offer
Yearly eye exams are crucial for children. Beyond checking prescriptions, exams monitor eye growth, screen for early myopia progression, and identify conditions that could affect overall eye health. Strong vision supports learning, sports, and daily life, and regular check-ups help your child develop clear, comfortable vision.
We provide a range of myopia control options tailored to each child’s needs. Our goal is to slow eye elongation, reduce prescription changes, and support healthy visual development.
Also known as orthokeratology, CRT involves wearing custom gas-permeable lenses overnight. The lenses gently reshape the cornea, allowing your child to see clearly during the day without the need for glasses or contacts. CRT is safe, reversible, and effective for myopia control.
Many children notice improved vision after just one night, though full benefits usually take 1–4 weeks. CRT is ideal for active children, athletes, or those who cannot comfortably wear daytime contacts.
MiSight 1 Day lenses are soft daily contact lenses designed to correct vision while slowing myopia progression. They are comfortable and easy to use, making them suitable for children as young as 8 years old.
With proper daily wear, these lenses allow your child to see clearly without interruptions to their day and have been shown to reduce myopia progression by an average of 59%. MiSight lenses are a convenient solution for families seeking a noninvasive, effective myopia management option.
Low-dose atropine drops provide a simple, research-backed way to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children. The drops are easy to apply and work best when combined with other treatments for enhanced results.
They are minimally invasive and do not require surgery or contact lenses during the day, making them an excellent choice for children who may be sensitive to other forms of correction. Atropine therapy supports healthy eye growth while helping preserve long-term vision.
Some children benefit from a combination of myopia control strategies. Pairing treatments such as ortho-k with atropine drops or specialized contact lenses can provide enhanced slowing of eye elongation.
These customized approaches allow our eye doctors to tailor care to your child’s specific progression rate, lifestyle, and visual needs, prioritizing the best possible outcome for healthy eye development.
Corneal Topography: Precision for Clear Vision
At North Shore Eye Health and Wellness, we use corneal topography to map the surface of your child’s eye in incredible detail. This precise mapping is essential for fitting specialized lenses like ortho-k contacts.
By understanding the unique shape and curvature of each cornea, we can create lenses that fit perfectly, correct vision effectively, and maximize the success of myopia control.
Corneal topography also allows our team to monitor subtle changes in eye shape over time, so that your child’s lenses remain accurate and comfortable as their eyes grow. This technology is a key part of our whole-body approach to eye health.
Start Preventive Myopia Control Today
Managing myopia early can make a lasting difference in your child’s eye health and overall quality of life. At North Shore Eye Health and Wellness, we offer personalized myopia control strategies, including CRT and MiSight lenses, low-dose atropine drops, and combination treatments.
Regular eye exams are essential for tracking visual development, detecting changes early, and managing myopia progression. By taking proactive steps now, you can help your child maintain clearer vision, reduce the risk of high myopia, and set the foundation for healthy eyes well into adulthood.
Contact us to schedule your child’s next eye exam today.
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It’s our privilege to care for patients across Cedarburg and beyond. Whether you’re visiting us for the first time or returning for ongoing care, we’re honored to support your visual health.
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- N54W6135 Mill Street, Suite 700
- Cedarburg, WI 53012
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- Phone: 262-421-4412
- Fax: 262-421-4413
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My daughter came in with complaints of cloudy vision. Every person we encountered was friendly and professional. I could tell my daughter was comfortable during every test throughout her visit. Dr. assured both of us that her complaint was nothing to worry about!
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Dr. Ross and staff were very helpful. When I had a terrible eye infection, Dr. Ross evaluated my eye, prescribed me the proper meds, and scheduled a follow-up to make sure everything was going as expected. Overall, I was very impressed with the level of care and would recommend North Shore to anyone who needs to see an optometrist.
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North Shore Eye Health & Wellness
- N54W6135 Mill Street, Suite 700
- Cedarburg, WI 53012
- 262-421-4412
- 262-421-4413
- [email protected]