Myopia Management for Children in Westfield, IN
Evidence-Based Treatment to Slow Progression of Nearsightedness
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is more than an inconvenience — it's a progressive condition that can increase your child's lifetime risk of serious eye disease. At Hoffman Eyecare, Dr. Hoffman offers clinically-proven myopia management treatments designed to slow progression and protect your child's long-term vision.
Why Does Myopia Management Matter?
A child whose nearsightedness continues to worsen year after year isn't just getting thicker glasses. Higher levels of myopia are associated with increased risk of retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration later in life. Early intervention can meaningfully reduce how much their prescription progresses.
How Do We Treat Myopia?
Hoffman Eyecare offers multiple clinically proven approaches to myopia management, tailored to your child's age, prescription, and lifestyle:
MiSight 1 day contact lenses by CooperVision are the first and only FDA-approved soft contact lens proven to slow myopia progression in children ages 8–12 at initiation of treatment. These daily disposable lenses are easy for kids to use and are clinically shown to reduce myopia progression by an average of 59%.
Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) uses specially designed rigid gas permeable lenses worn overnight to gently reshape the cornea while your child sleeps. They wake up with clear vision during the day — no glasses or contacts needed — while also slowing myopia progression.
Low-dose atropine eye drops can be used alone or in combination with other treatments to slow the progression of nearsightedness. This is often a good option for younger children or as an addition to lens-based therapies.
Dr. Hoffman will evaluate which approach — or combination of approaches — is the best fit for your child and monitor their progress with regular follow-up visits.
Is Myopia Management Right for My Child?
If your child's prescription has been increasing, or if there's a family history of nearsightedness, a myopia management evaluation is a smart next step. The earlier treatment begins, the greater the potential benefit.