Myopia Control

Helping Your Child See Clearly

Is your child squinting to see the board at school? Complaining about frequent headaches? Or struggling to keep up during sports and outdoor play? These may be early signs of myopia, also known as nearsightedness.

Myopia is increasingly common in children—currently affecting over 40% of Americans—and that number keeps growing. The condition makes it harder to see objects at a distance, which can affect school performance, confidence, and overall well-being. If left unmanaged, it may also raise the risk of serious eye problems later in life.

At Grand Lake Eyecare, we offer customized myopia control strategies to help slow down progression and protect your child’s long-term vision. It all starts with a simple, comprehensive eye exam.

Why Controlling Myopia Matters

Clear vision is essential for learning, playing, and building confidence. When a child can’t see well, they may fall behind in school, struggle socially, or even be misdiagnosed with attention-related issues.

Corrective lenses can improve vision—but myopia control helps reduce how quickly their prescription worsens. This means fewer changes in glasses, and less risk of vision-related complications down the road.

Grand Lake Eyecare offers MiSight® 1 day contact lenses, the first soft contact lens FDA-approved to slow myopia progression in children. These lenses help your child see clearly today—while safeguarding their eyesight for the future.

What Causes Myopia?

Myopia typically begins in childhood and progresses into the late teen years. It happens when the eyeball grows too long or the cornea curves too much, causing light to focus incorrectly in the eye.

Genetics play a role, but time spent on screens or doing near work indoors can speed up progression. That’s why we encourage parents to help kids spend more time outside. Research shows that daily outdoor play can help slow myopia development.


Give Your Child the Gift of Clearer Sight

Protect your child’s vision now and into the future. The earlier we begin managing myopia, the better their outcomes can be.

Book an appointment at Grand Lake Eyecare today to see how myopia control can help your child succeed—in the classroom, on the field, and beyond.

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