A stronger glasses prescription may help your child see clearly, but it does not address how quickly their nearsightedness is progressing. At RidgeView Optometry, we offer myopia management in Colorado Springs to help slow these changes through personalized treatment and ongoing care.

Why Myopia Management Matters

Myopia, or nearsightedness, makes distant objects look blurry while nearby objects may remain clear. It often develops when the eye grows too long, causing light to focus in front of the retina. Children may squint, sit closer to the television, or struggle to see the board at school.

Myopia can worsen as children grow. Higher levels of nearsightedness are associated with greater lifetime risks of problems such as retinal detachment and glaucoma. Myopia management aims to slow progression, although it cannot cure myopia or guarantee that a prescription will stop changing.

Myopia Management Options

We offer several approaches for children in Colorado Springs. The right choice depends on your child's age, prescription, eye health, and ability to follow a treatment routine.

MiSight 1 day contact lenses - Daily disposable soft lenses that correct distance vision and help slow myopia progression in eligible children.
Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) - Custom lenses worn overnight and removed in the morning. They temporarily reshape the cornea for daytime vision correction and can help slow progression.
Low-dose atropine eye drops - Prescription drops that may help slow myopia progression. This use is off-label in the United States, and glasses or contacts are still needed for clear distance vision.
Soft multifocal contact lenses - Selected lens designs can provide vision correction while helping reduce the rate of myopia progression.
Essilor Stellest lenses - Specialized eyeglass lenses that use lenslet technology to correct vision and help slow worsening nearsightedness.

Personalized Care and Follow-Up

We begin with an eye exam and a discussion of your child's vision history, family history, and daily activities. If you have previous prescriptions, bringing them can help us understand how your child's vision has changed.

Our team explains suitable options, expected benefits, and possible side effects before recommending a plan. Follow-up visits allow us to check vision, monitor eye health, and assess how treatment is working. For children using contact lenses, proper handling and hygiene are essential to reduce infection risk.

Healthy Habits Between Visits

We encourage regular outdoor time with sun protection and breaks during reading or screen use. These habits support a balanced visual routine, but they do not replace prescribed treatment. Keeping scheduled appointments helps us respond when your child's needs change.

Help your child take the next step toward clearer vision by calling RidgeView Optometry in Colorado Springs, CO, at (719) 495-5904 to schedule a myopia management consultation.