Myopia Control

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is more than just a need for glasses. When myopia progresses during childhood, it increases the risk of serious eye conditions later in life—including glaucoma, retinal detachment, and macular degeneration. And myopia is on the rise: rates have nearly doubled over the past few decades, with more children being diagnosed at younger ages.

At Prosper Eyecare, we offer clinically proven myopia management treatments designed to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children and teens—not just correct it. The earlier we intervene, the more effectively we can reduce how much myopia progresses over your child’s growing years.

Is My Child at Risk?

Myopia typically develops in school-age children and can worsen year after year through the late teens. Your child may be at higher risk if they have:

• One or both parents with myopia

• An early onset of nearsightedness (before age 10)

• A prescription that increases at every annual exam

• Extended time spent on near-work activities (screens, reading, homework)

• Limited time spent outdoors

If your child’s prescription has been changing every year, it’s worth exploring myopia management sooner rather than later.

Our Myopia Management Options

We offer three FDA-approved or clinically validated approaches to myopia control. The right option depends on your child’s age, prescription, lifestyle, and comfort level.

Ortho-K (Orthokeratology)

Ortho-K uses custom-designed rigid gas permeable lenses that are worn overnight while your child sleeps. The lenses gently reshape the cornea so that vision is clear throughout the day—no glasses or daytime contacts needed. Beyond the convenience of lens-free days, Ortho-K has been shown in multiple clinical studies to significantly slow the progression of myopia in children.

MiSight 1 Day Contact Lenses

MiSight is the first and only FDA-approved soft contact lens specifically designed to slow myopia progression in children aged 8–12 at the start of treatment. These daily disposable lenses are easy to use, comfortable to wear, and require no cleaning or overnight care—making them an excellent option for active kids and busy families.

Essilor Stellest Lenses

For children who prefer eyeglasses, Stellest lenses by Essilor offer a spectacle-based approach to myopia control. These lenses use H.A.L.T. (Highly Aspherical Lenslet Target) technology—a constellation of tiny lenslets built into the lens surface—to create a signal that slows eye elongation. Clinical studies have shown Stellest lenses slow myopia progression by an average of 67% compared to standard single-vision lenses.

Why Myopia Management Matters

Every additional diopter of myopia increases your child’s lifetime risk of sight-threatening conditions. Myopia management isn’t about avoiding a stronger prescription—it’s about protecting the long-term health of your child’s eyes. The earlier treatment begins, the greater the benefit.

Schedule a myopia consultation at Prosper Eyecare to find out which option is right for your child. Call (972) 752-8153 or book online today.