Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, occurs when you can see nearby objects clearly, but faraway objects look blurry. Myopia usually results from the eye being too long or the cornea being too curved. If left untreated, it can increase your child’s chances of developing serious eye conditions later in life. 

At New England EyeWorks, we offer myopia management in Keene to help slow or even stop myopia progression in children and teens. During a pediatric eye exam, we can diagnose this condition and recommend the best solution.

What are the symptoms of myopia?    

Myopia often begins in childhood and tends to worsen during adolescence and young adulthood. Common signs of myopia include:

• Blurry vision when looking at distant objects

• Needing to squint to see clearly

• Eye strain

• Headaches from eye strain

Myopia can also affect a child’s ability to learn in school and their quality of life and self-esteem.  

What are the treatment options for myopia?   

Our eye doctors specialize in diagnosing and treating myopia in both children and adults. We also have experience working with children with progressive myopia, or myopia that worsens year after year.  

If we detect myopia during an eye exam, we can administer a customized management plan that fits the unique needs of you or your child, which can include prescribing eyeglasses or contact lenses. As certified providers of MiSight® 1 day contact lenses, we are proud to offer this advanced solution at New England EyeWorks. 

MiSight® 1 day contact lenses 

MiSight® 1 day lenses are daily disposable soft contact lenses designed specifically for children. They are the first and only soft contact lenses FDA-approved to slow myopia progression in children ages 8-12 at the start of treatment. Over three years, MiSight® 1 day lenses reduced myopia progression in this age group by 59%. 

Contact us about myopia control in Keene 

If your child suffers from myopia, schedule their eye exam today and learn if MiSight® 1 day lenses are right for them.