Myopia (also called nearsightedness) is a condition in which the eyeball becomes too long, causing distant objects to appear blurry. Children with myopia often need glasses or contact lenses with minus prescriptions to bring focus back onto the retina.
There has been a significant rise in childhood myopia in recent years due to increased screen time, reduced outdoor exposure, and genetics. If one or both parents have high prescriptions, the risk for children increases.
Myopia control is a treatment approach for children and teens designed to slow the progression of myopia. It helps reduce the risk of future eye conditions like retinal detachment, glaucoma, and more.
Myopia control uses specially designed contact lenses or glasses to shift the eye’s peripheral focus, sending signals to the brain to slow eye growth.
Treatment methods include:
Studies show myopia management can slow progression by up to 50%.
Lowering myopia now reduces risks of retinal detachment, cataracts, and glaucoma later in life.
Helps children maintain clearer vision and avoid strong prescriptions in the future.
Unlike Atropine drops, this method does not cause a “rebound” once treatment stops.
Every child receives a full eye exam, including measuring eye length and refraction. Based on the findings, we recommend glasses or contact lenses – sometimes a combination – tailored to manage their myopia effectively.
Ongoing follow-ups ensure the treatment is working and adapted if needed.
M’Eye Clinic is a professional optometry center offering warm, attentive care for every patient. We are committed to personalized treatment, precision diagnostics, and long-term vision health.
We offer a range of services, including vision exams, specialized contact lenses, myopia management, and solutions for children’s unique vision needs – all handled by expert optometrists.
73 Bethlehem Road, Jerusalem
Zip Code 9362409
