Myopia Management

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common vision condition that often begins during childhood and can continue progressing as the eyes grow. While standard glasses and contact lenses can provide clear vision, myopia management focuses on slowing that progression over time.

At Summerlin Vision, we provide personalized myopia management in Las Vegas, NV for children and families who want to take a proactive approach to changing vision. Depending on your child's prescription, eye health, age, and lifestyle, we can recommend an option designed around their individual needs.

The Importance of Myopia Management

A child's prescription may become stronger from year to year as myopia progresses. Higher levels of myopia can also increase the risk of certain eye health concerns later in life. Starting myopia management early may help slow these changes and support healthier vision as your child grows.

Parents may want to schedule a myopia evaluation if they notice their child:

Squinting to see objects in the distance
Sitting closer to the television or classroom board
Frequently needing stronger glasses
Complaining of blurry distance vision
Having difficulty recognizing people or objects from farther away

Personalized Myopia Management Options

There is no single approach that is right for every child. At our Las Vegas eye care practice, we evaluate each patient's vision and recommend a personalized treatment plan that may include one or more of the following options.

Essilor Stellest lenses are specially designed eyeglass lenses that provide clear vision while helping manage myopia progression. They can be a convenient option for children who are comfortable wearing glasses and whose families want myopia management incorporated into their everyday eyewear.

Orthokeratology, commonly called Ortho-K, uses customized rigid contact lenses that are worn while sleeping. These lenses gently reshape the cornea overnight so children can experience clear daytime vision without glasses or daytime contact lenses. Ortho-K can also help slow myopia progression in appropriate candidates.

MiSight 1 Day contact lenses are daily disposable soft contact lenses specifically designed for myopia management in children. They provide vision correction while using specialized optics intended to slow the progression of nearsightedness.

Low-dose atropine eye drops may be recommended to help slow myopia progression. Depending on your child's needs, atropine may be used on its own or as part of a combination myopia management plan.

Myopia Evaluations in Las Vegas

Effective myopia management starts with understanding how your child's eyes are changing. During an evaluation, we assess their prescription, overall eye health, vision needs, and other factors that can influence treatment recommendations. We can then discuss the available options and create a plan that works for your child and your family.

If your child is showing signs of nearsightedness or has already been diagnosed with myopia, schedule an evaluation with Summerlin Vision to discuss personalized myopia management in Las Vegas, NV.

Summerlin Vision
900 S Pavilion Center Dr Suite 140
Las Vegas, NV 89144
Phone: (702) 243-8788

Myopia Management in Las Vegas, NV