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Many people know that having myopia<\/a> means being nearsighted\u2014that distant objects appear blurry. What many people don\u2019t <\/em>know? That myopia is often diagnosed in children, and with treatment, myopia progression can actually be slowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what does myopia management involve? And why is it important? Read on, and let\u2019s take a closer look at what you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Myopia Management?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMyopia management\u201d refers to various methods that eye doctors use to slow down the progression of myopia in children to keep it from getting worse quickly. These methods can include treatments like specially designed myopia control glasses, eye drops, hard contacts, or soft contact lenses such as MiSight\u00ae 1 day<\/a>. (We\u2019ll discuss myopia treatment more in a bit.) The key thing to know about myopia management: It\u2019s more than just throwing on some prescription glasses<\/a> or contacts<\/a> to function and see clearly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A myopic eye is more elongated from the front of the eye to the back. This happens when the eye grows at a faster rate than usual. Some children who develop myopia have what\u2019s called progressive myopia, which means the eyes continue to stretch and grow longer. The nearsightedness continues to worsen rapidly, particularly in young kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Myopia Be Reversed or Cured in Childhood?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No, myopia can\u2019t be reversed or cured\u2014it can only be slowed down and, in some cases, kept from getting worse. Studies show<\/a> that the majority of myopia progression occurs in childhood (prior to age 16) when our bodies are still growing (and myopic eyes are still stretching).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Is Myopia Management Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So, why does myopia management matter? If it can\u2019t be reversed, then isn\u2019t it just a matter of having a stronger prescription? Not at all\u2014myopia management is all about looking out for your child\u2019s future eye health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When myopia is diagnosed in children, it sometimes progresses rapidly\u2014at times up to .25 diopters<\/a> every six months. So, the younger a child is when diagnosed, the more advanced their myopia may become, with a greater chance of developing high myopia (severe nearsightedness with -6 diopters or more of spherical correction). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myopia management can lead to lower numbers for the resulting eye prescription<\/a> and, most importantly, a lower risk of developing sight-threatening eye diseases<\/a> and other eye health issues. Lower prescription numbers also mean:<\/p>\n\n\n\n