Myopia Control in Kids

Myopia is a common disease that occurs when your distant vision is blurry. Myopia, or nearsightedness, is usually diagnosed in childhood and stabilizes when you are in your 20s. At Santee Vision Care Center Optometry in Santee, CA, Dr. Robert Grazian is a family optometrist who works with patients of all ages to determine if you are nearsighted and need to see an eye doctor for eye care. Whether it is time for your routine eye exam or you are having vision problems, contact our office to make an appointment. Read below to understand more about myopia control in children.

Eye Care and Young Children

Your child should have an eye exam once a year or when experiencing vision problems. When your child is diagnosed with myopia, consistently wearing eyeglasses is the best way to manage the condition. Although myopia is not curable, it is a common issue we can remedy with glasses or contact lenses.

Controlling Myopia with Young Children

Your child's eye health is essential and can directly impact their vision in the future. If your child needs glasses, ensure they wear the correct prescription glasses. Glasses can become scratched, too small, or ineffective at correcting myopia. You can slow down myopia progression when you are vigilant about eye care and ensure your child has the glasses they need to see well.

Schedule an Appointment with Our Children's Optometrist

It's time to visit Dr. Grazian at Santee Vision Care Center Optometry by calling 619-562-5220. When your child has myopia, reasonable control through wearing corrective lenses can help slow the progression and preserve vision for later in life. Remember to speak with our optometrist about any further concerns you may have. We would be happy to assist you.