​Myopia Management

Slow your child's nearsightedness and protect their long-term vision
Myopia (nearsightedness) is more than just needing glasses — it's a progressive condition that can increase your child's risk of serious eye diseases later in life. At Lancaster Optometry, we use proven, science-based treatments to slow progression and protect your child's vision for the future.

Why It Matters
As myopia worsens, the risk of serious eye disease increases:
• Retinal detachment
• Glaucoma
• Macular degeneration
• Early cataracts
The higher the prescription, the higher the lifetime risk. Slowing progression now makes a lifelong difference.

How Myopia Management Works
Specialty lenses and treatments change how light focuses on the retina. This signals the eye to slow its growth, helping reduce how quickly nearsightedness worsens over time.
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Treatment Options
• Myopia control contact lenses — designed to slow eye growth
• Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) — overnight lenses that gently reshape the cornea
• Low-dose atropine drops — clinically proven to slow progression
• Myopia control glasses — non-contact option for younger children

Who It's For
• Children whose prescription is increasing year to year
• Kids with one or both myopic parents
• Most effective between ages 6–16
• Any parent wanting to protect their child's long-term eye health
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Early treatment makes the biggest difference.