Nearsightedness, also known as myopia, is a common vision condition that often develops during childhood and progresses as children grow. While regular glasses correct blurry distance vision, they do not necessarily slow worsening nearsightedness. At Eyes on Eastern, we provide personalized myopia management in Henderson, NV, to help children maintain clear vision while reducing the progression of myopia. Our approach focuses on early detection, effective treatment options, and ongoing monitoring to support your child's long-term eye health.

Why Is Myopia Management Important?

Myopia occurs when the eye grows too long, causing distant objects to appear blurry. Children with progressing myopia may need stronger prescriptions each year. Higher levels of myopia are associated with an increased lifetime risk of retinal detachment, glaucoma, and other eye conditions. Starting myopia management early can help slow progression and potentially reduce these long-term risks.

Signs Your Child May Need Myopia Management

Children may not always recognize changes in their vision. Common signs of progressing nearsightedness include:

Squinting to see distant objects or classroom boards
Sitting unusually close to televisions or screens
Frequently needing stronger glasses prescriptions
Complaining about blurry distance vision
Having difficulty seeing clearly during sports or outdoor activities

If you notice these changes, scheduling a pediatric eye exam at our Henderson practice can help determine whether myopia management is appropriate.

Our Myopia Management Treatment Options

At Eyes on Eastern, we offer several treatment options designed to slow childhood myopia progression. We recommend treatment based on your child's prescription, age, eye health, and lifestyle.

Essilor Stellest lenses are specialized eyeglass lenses designed to correct nearsightedness while slowing myopia progression. They use Highly Aspherical Lenslet Target (H.A.L.T.) technology to create controlled myopic defocus that helps reduce excessive eye growth. FDA-authorized for eligible children ages 6 through 12 at treatment initiation, Stellest lenses offer a noninvasive option for children who prefer glasses over contact lenses.

Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) uses custom-designed rigid contact lenses worn overnight to temporarily reshape the cornea. Children remove the lenses each morning and can experience clear daytime vision without glasses or contacts. Consistent overnight wear, proper hygiene, and regular monitoring are essential.

MiSight 1 Day lenses are FDA-approved soft contact lenses designed to correct nearsightedness and slow its progression in eligible children who begin treatment between ages 8 and 12. These daily disposable lenses provide clear vision while using dual-focus technology to help reduce excessive eye growth. Each pair is discarded after a single day of use and must not be worn while sleeping.

Personalized Myopia Management for Your Child

Every child's vision develops differently. During a myopia management evaluation at our Henderson office, we assess your child's prescription, eye health, and risk factors to determine the most appropriate treatment.

We also schedule follow-up examinations to monitor prescription changes, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and adjust the management plan when necessary. Healthy visual habits, including regular outdoor time and breaks from prolonged near work, can also support your child's eye health alongside prescribed treatment.

Schedule a Myopia Management Evaluation in Henderson, NV

If your child is showing signs of nearsightedness or has already been diagnosed with myopia, schedule an evaluation with Eyes on Eastern to discuss personalized myopia management in Henderson, NV.

Eyes on Eastern
11201 S Eastern Ave, Suite 110
Henderson, NV 89052
Phone: (702) 744-3937