Treatments for Myopia Progression in Kids

• What Are the Treatments for Myopia Progression in Kids?

  Myopia control especially for kids ages 8-14 can include the following:

  • Lifestyle changes such as reducing device use, taking frequent breaks while studying and increase outdoor play or activities
  • Orthokerotology (Ortho-K)
  • Atropine drops are approved by regulatory authorities such as the FDA but not for myopia management indication.
  • Dual Focused Contact Lenses
  • Myopia Spectacles (Not yet available in US)
• What is Ortho-K Treatment for Kids?

  Orthokerotology (Ortho-K) is a non-surgical treatment plan using specially customized contact lenses to gently reshape the curvature of the eye to improve vision. This is an FDA approved non-invasive procedure that eliminates the need for glasses or daytime contact lenses. It improves vision by gently reshaping your eye WHILE YOU SLEEP using specially designed therapeutic contact lenses. You just put the specially fitted lenses in at bedtime, and when you awake, take out the GVSS lenses and you will have clear, sharp, natural vision for your waking hours.
  This safe and effective treatment can correct near-sightedness (including high prescriptions), astigmatism and presbyopia (blurred near vision).