Myopia Management in Grants Pass

Something we pride ourselves on at Central Eyes Optometry is our commitment to staying current with eye care innovations. As part of this commitment, we use a variety of technology to diagnose and monitor myopia. 

Axial length measurements and corneal topography can help us diagnose myopia in your child. These techniques not only help us detect myopia early, but they also help us recommend a strategy suited to your child’s needs.

Myopia can affect anyone. It generally first occurs between age 6 and 14, and can progress until age 20. Children with parents who have myopia may also have an increased risk of developing it themselves. 

If we determine your child is developing myopia during their routine eye exam, we’ll go through our myopia management program with you and your child, detailing what to expect, the strategies we may recommend, and how it can support your child’s vision and eye health.

Ortho-K Lenses

Orthokeratology (ortho-k) lenses are custom-fitted, gas-permeable contact lenses that are worn overnight to gently reshape the surface of the cornea while your child sleeps. When the lenses are removed in the morning, your child can enjoy clear vision throughout the day without needing glasses or contact lenses.

In addition to providing daytime vision correction, ortho-k lenses can help slow the progression of myopia by changing how light focuses on the peripheral retina. This sends signals that may reduce excessive eye growth, one of the primary causes of worsening myopia.

Ortho-k can be an excellent option for active children who participate in sports or other activities where glasses or daytime contact lenses may be inconvenient. Regular follow-up visits allow us to monitor your child’s eye health, vision, and treatment progress over time.

Stellest Lenses

Essilor Stellest lenses are innovative eyeglass lenses designed to both correct vision and help slow the progression of myopia in children. Unlike traditional single vision lenses, Stellest lenses feature a specialized design that creates a volume of myopic defocus around the retina while maintaining clear central vision.

This unique optical technology helps influence how the eye grows over time, which may reduce the rate at which myopia progresses. Because Stellest lenses look and feel like regular eyeglasses, children can wear them comfortably throughout their daily activities without changing their routine.

Clinical studies have shown that children wearing Stellest lenses experienced significantly slower myopia progression compared to those wearing standard single vision lenses. During your child’s eye exam, we’ll determine whether Stellest lenses are the right option based on their age, prescription, eye health, and rate of myopia progression.

MiSight 1 Day Contacts

MiSight 1 Day contacts are daily disposable soft contact lenses specifically designed to correct vision while helping slow the progression of myopia in children. Using specialized optics, the lenses provide clear central vision while creating treatment zones that help signal the eye to slow excessive elongation.

Because MiSight lenses are replaced every day, there’s no need for cleaning solutions or overnight storage, making them a convenient option for many families. Daily disposable lenses can also support good contact lens hygiene and comfort.

Clinical studies have shown that MiSight 1 day lenses can significantly reduce myopia progression in children over several years of treatment. Our optometrist will assess whether your child is a good candidate and monitor their vision regularly to help ensure the best possible results.