Myopia Intervention Program

What Is Myopia?

Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a vision condition that occurs when the eye grows slightly longer than normal.
As a result, light focuses in front of the retina instead of directly on it, causing distant objects to appear blurry. Glasses or contact lenses can correct this by helping light focus properly on the retina, allowing your child to see clearly.

In children with myopia, the eye often continues to grow as they develop, which is why prescriptions may become stronger over time, especially throughout the elementary, middle school, and teenage years.

Over the past century, myopia has become increasingly common worldwide. Today, more than 40% of Americans are nearsighted, and this number continues to rise, particularly among school age children.
Many doctors and researchers believe this increase is related to a combination of genetics and environmental factors, including more time spent on close up activities, increased screen use, and less time spent outdoors.

The good news is that recent advances in research have identified proven ways to help slow the progression of myopia in children. These treatments are designed to gently manage the growth of the eye rather than simply correct vision as prescriptions change.
When guided by a doctor and used consistently, myopia intervention treatments have a strong track record of safety and effectiveness.

Why Early Intervention Matters

Myopia tends to progress most rapidly during childhood and adolescence. Addressing it early can help slow that progression and support healthier vision as your child grows.

Benefits of early myopia intervention may include:

  • Slowing the progression of nearsightedness

  • Reducing the need for stronger prescriptions
    over time

  • Supporting long-term eye health

  • Helping children feel more confident in school, sports, and daily activities

We believe in proactive care, helping guide vision development, not just correcting vision as it changes.

Myopia Intervention Program

Myopia Intervention Program with
Dr. Garcia

Our Myopia Intervention Program with Dr. Garcia is designed to help slow
the progression of nearsightedness in children through personalized, evidence based care. After a comprehensive evaluation, Dr. Garcia creates a customized treatment plan based on your child’s prescription, eye growth patterns, lifestyle, and risk factors.

The goal of the program is not just to correct vision today, but to help protect your child’s long-term eye health as they grow. Ongoing monitoring ensures that treatment can be adjusted as needed, giving your child the best opportunity for healthier vision development.

Myopia Treatment Option

Low-Dose Atropine Eye Drops

Atropine eye drops have been safely used in eye care for over 100 years. In low dose form, atropine is diluted to such a small concentration that it does not noticeably affect pupil size or daily vision, while helping slow the growth of the eyes.

Low dose atropine has been shown to be safe and effective in slowing myopia progression in children. The treatment involves applying one drop in each eye once per day, typically in the evening. Many patients use low dose atropine for several years to achieve the maximum benefit, often throughout the years when myopia tends to progress the most.

Stellest® Myopia Control Glasses

Stellest lenses are a specially designed type of eyeglass lens that are FDA approved in the United States. This technology has been used successfully in other countries for many years.

These lenses provide clear vision in the center of the lens while gently blurring the peripheral area. Research shows that this controlled peripheral blur can help slow the growth of the eye, which helps manage the progression of myopia. Children who wear Stellest lenses function just like they would with traditional glasses, seeing clearly while benefiting from built-in myopia control technology.