MYOPIA CONTROL
Myopia Treatment in San Rafael & SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Nearsightedness, or myopia, is one of the most prevalent vision issues worldwide, with cases rising at an alarming rate. By 2050, nearly half of the global population is expected to be affected. At Rising Star Optometry, we provide tailored myopia management solutions to help preserve your vision and prevent complications associated with this common condition.
Let’s explore how we can work together to manage myopia effectively for a clearer, brighter future.
What Is Myopia?
Myopia, or nearsightedness, occurs when the eye elongates, causing light to focus in front of the retina rather than directly on it. This results in blurry distance vision.
While myopia is often hereditary, lifestyle factors such as prolonged close-up tasks and limited outdoor activity can also increase the risk of developing the condition.
In addition to blurry distance vision, severe myopia can lead to complications like retinal tears, detachments, and even vision loss. Early intervention is essential to manage its progression and reduce these risks.
Multifocal contacts
Soft multifocal contacts are designed with multiple prescriptions to help you focus at various distances. Multifocals also help slow myopia progression by focusing peripheral light on your retina, slowing down the elongation of your eye that causes nearsightedness.
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Comfort & Eye Health
FDA-Approved MiSight® 1 Day Lenses are the first and only soft contact lenses approved by the FDA to slow myopia progression in children. Designed specifically for kids ages 8-12, these daily disposable lenses not only provide clear vision but also help manage nearsightedness by reducing eye elongation, the primary cause of myopia progression. Using advanced dual-focus technology, MiSight lenses correct vision while simultaneously controlling myopia, offering a safe, comfortable, and hygienic solution for children who need vision correction.
orthokeratology
Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) contact lenses are a fantastic way to control your myopia while also achieving clearer vision without the use of glasses or contact lenses.
Ortho-K lenses are a fantastic way to control your myopia while also achieving clearer vision without the use of glasses or contact lenses during the daytime.
Stellest Lenses for Myopia Control and Long-Term Visual Health
Stellest lenses for myopia control offer an advanced spectacle-based option for managing childhood nearsightedness. Developed by Essilor, this innovative lens technology is designed to help slow the progression of myopia while providing clear, comfortable vision for everyday use. Essilor Stellest lenses use a specialized optical design that influences how light focuses on the retina. This approach is intended to help reduce eye elongation, a key factor associated with increasing myopia in children. The result is vision correction combined with a proactive method for managing long-term eye health. This makes them a convenient and non-invasive option for children who need reliable vision correction while supporting ongoing myopia management.
This treatment option functions like regular eyewear, making it an appealing choice for children who are not candidates for contact lenses or overnight vision correction methods. It allows for consistent wear throughout the day without requiring additional steps beyond routine glasses care. When included as part of a personalized myopia management plan, this lens technology may be recommended based on a child’s age, prescription, and rate of progression. Ongoing eye exams remain essential to monitor results and make adjustments as needed.
At Rising Star Optometry, myopia control solutions are selected with both effectiveness and practicality in mind, offering families modern options that support visual development and long-term eye health.
Why Early Intervention Matters
Myopia, or nearsightedness, can develop in children as early as 3 years old, affecting their ability to see distant objects clearly. This condition can interfere with their learning, academic performance, and daily activities as it progresses. While myopia cannot be cured, early detection through regular eye exams is essential for managing its progression and preserving your child’s vision, ensuring they can thrive in school and beyond.
Schedule an appointment with Rising Star Optometry today, and let us create a personalized myopia management plan to keep your vision clear and your future bright.
