Myopia Control

Does your child have difficulty seeing distant objects?

Myopia (nearsightedness) typically starts to develop in childhood and often progresses until about age 20.

Slowing the progression is important because it may reduce the risk of developing serious eye conditions later in life such as cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachment, and blindness.

There are several treatment options to slow the progression of myopia. Schedule an exam at Eye Care Associates of Manhattan, P.A. to learn more.

Nearsightedness is a growing concern in the US and other countries.

It is estimated that by the year 2050, roughly half of the world’s population will be affected by this eye condition.

Many researchers believe the rise can be attributed to more time spent staring at screens and less time outdoors.

Determining a myopia control plan for your child starts with a visit to your eye doctor. Schedule your appointment now.

Our Doctors recommend two different products to help slow the progression of myopia in children. Both have been FDA approved in the United States.

The first being the MiSight Contact lenses that became available in 2020 in the U.S.

The second being the new Stellest lenses which became available in the U.S. in 2025.

Disclaimer for those interested in the Stellest or MiSight lens the prescription must be a valid RX from one of Eye Care Associates of Manhattan’s amazing doctors.

Which one works the best for your family is determined by you and our doctors. Please ask us about these options if you think these would be right for your child’s vision. We are excited to provide the newest technology to improve our patients’ eyesight.