What Is Myopia (Nearsightedness) in Children?

Myopia means your child can see clearly up close but has trouble seeing far away. Street signs, classroom boards, and sports can all look blurry.

Regular glasses or contacts can sharpen vision, but they do not stop the eye from continuing to grow longer. As the eye lengthens, the prescription increases, and the risk of certain eye diseases later in life goes up.

High myopia is associated with:

• Retinal problems

• Glaucoma

• Early cataracts

• Myopic maculopathy

That is why we focus not only on helping your child see clearly today, but also on protecting their eyes for the future.

What Is Myopia Management?

Traditional eye care corrects the blur.
Myopia management does more: it aims to slow down the progression of your child’s prescription over time.

At Lakeview

Eye Care, myopia management may include:

• Specialized lenses designed to slow myopia progression

• Possible specialty contact lens options (when appropriate)

• Guidance on simple lifestyle habits that support healthy vision

Our goal is to give your child clear, comfortable vision now and reduce their risk for future eye problems.

Stellest™ Lenses – A Simple, Powerful Option

One of the main tools we use is the Stellest lens.

Stellest lenses look like normal glasses on the outside, but inside the lens is advanced optical technology that has been clinically shown to slow myopia progression in many children.

Parents often appreciate Stellest lenses because they are:

• ✅ Easy to use – kids wear them like regular glasses

• ✅ Comfortable and familiar – no major change in routine

• ✅ Doctor-guided – part of a structured treatment plan

• ✅ Backed by strong clinical research

For many families, Stellest lenses are a calm, straightforward way to start myopia management.

Other Tools We May Use

Because every child is different, we may also discuss:

• Specialty contact lenses designed for myopia control (when age and prescription make them a good choice)

• Daytime or nighttime options, depending on your child’s needs and activities

• Visual habits and lifestyle coaching, so the things your child does every day support their eyes instead of stressing them

We do not take a one-size-fits-all approach. Your child’s plan is tailored to their prescription, age, lifestyle, and your family’s preferences.

Habits That Help Protect Growing Eyes

No treatment works in isolation. Simple, steady habits at home can support your child’s eyes and enhance myopia management:

• Follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes of near work, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds

• Increase outdoor time in safe daylight

• Keep reading material and screens at a comfortable distance (not inches from the face)

• Use good lighting for homework and reading

Over time, these small choices can quietly support better outcomes.

Signs Your Child May Need a Myopia Evaluation

Schedule a Myopia Management Visit

If you are worried that your child’s nearsightedness is getting worse, now is the time to act.

Schedule a myopia management evaluation at Lakeview Eye Care:

• 📞 Call our Syracuse office

• 💻 Or request an appointment online

Your child has only one pair of eyes. With the right guidance, we can help protect their vision—today, for school and sports, and for the life that lies ahead.