Myopia Control

Why is Myopia Control Necessary?

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is the most common vision problem in children, affecting at least one-third of all children and teens. Myopia progressively increases as your child’s eyes grow and become longer. Frequently the vision worsens through childhood and adolescent growth spurts, then stabilizes in young adulthood.

The doctors at Capitol Eye Care Center closely monitor children with myopia. Customized treatment to slow myopia progression, called myopia control, is available. Moderate to high myopia, called degenerative or pathologic myopia, progresses at a faster pace. It also increases your child’s risk of developing eye problems that can possibly lead to vision loss, such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts.