Myopia Management, Council Bluffs & Omaha
Give your child clear vision today and protect their future eye health with expert myopia management in Omaha, NE, and Council Bluffs, IA.
Is your child showing signs of myopia, such as squinting, rubbing their eyes, or holding tablets too close to their face? Don’t wait to see an eye doctor because myopia can progress and impact your child’s development, learning, and even future eye health. At Ideal EyeCare, our experienced optometrists provide myopia management in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Omaha, Nebraska, to slow the progression of this condition and lower the risk of eye complications.
What is myopia?
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common vision condition where distant objects are blurry while nearby objects remain clear. It typically begins in childhood and often progresses as a child grows. Myopia occurs when the eye grows too long or the cornea is too curved, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it.
If left unaddressed, myopia can worsen year after year, leading to higher prescriptions and an increased risk of serious eye conditions later in life, such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration.
What is myopia control?
Myopia control (or myopia management) is a proactive approach to managing and slowing the progression of nearsightedness in children. While traditional glasses or contact lenses can correct blurry distance vision, they don’t address the underlying progression of myopia.
At Ideal EyeCare, we provide myopia management in Omaha, Nebraska, and Council Bluffs, Iowa, to keep myopia from getting worse in children. We strive to not only help your child see better today but also protect their vision and eye health in the future. By starting myopia control early, we can help reduce the risk of long-term complications and minimize the need for stronger glasses each year.
MiSight® 1 Day Soft Contact Lenses
At Ideal EyeCare, we proudly offer MiSight® 1 day contact lenses for myopia control. These FDA-approved soft contact lenses are specifically designed to slow myopia progression in children ages 8 to 12 at the start of treatment. These lenses not only correct blurry distance vision caused by nearsightedness but also protect your child’s vision from worsening as they grow.
Protect your child’s future vision
The sooner we start myopia management, the more effective it can be in slowing myopia progression. If your child has been diagnosed with myopia, or you’re noticing signs like squinting or trouble seeing far away, don’t wait to seek professional care. Schedule a visit for myopia management in Omaha, NE, or Council Bluffs, IA, today.