Myopia Management in Asheville, NC

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, can begin during childhood and often progresses as the eyes continue to grow. At Vision Source South Asheville, we provide personalized myopia management in Asheville, NC to help children see clearly while addressing the progression of their nearsightedness. By identifying myopia early and monitoring changes over time, we can recommend an approach based on your child’s vision, eye health, lifestyle, and individual needs.

What Is Myopia?

Myopia occurs when light entering the eye focuses in front of the retina instead of directly on it, causing distant objects to appear blurry. Children with myopia may have trouble seeing the board at school, recognizing people from a distance, or participating comfortably in sports and other activities. Because children do not always realize their vision has changed, regular pediatric eye exams are important for detecting nearsightedness and monitoring its progression.

Why Is Myopia Management Important?

Traditional glasses and contact lenses can correct blurry distance vision, but myopia management focuses on slowing the progression of nearsightedness as a child grows. Higher levels of myopia are associated with an increased lifetime risk of certain eye conditions, making early management an important part of protecting long-term eye health.

Parents may want to schedule an eye exam if their child:

• Squints when looking at distant objects

• Sits unusually close to the television or computer

• Has difficulty seeing the board at school

• Frequently reports blurry distance vision

• Has a prescription that continues to increase

• Has one or both parents with myopia
  
  

Myopia Management Options

At Vision Source South Asheville, we offer a range of myopia management options that can be customized based on your child’s prescription, age, eye health, lifestyle, and rate of progression.

MiSight 1 day contact lenses are daily disposable soft contact lenses specifically designed for children with myopia. They provide clear vision throughout the day while also helping slow the progression of nearsightedness.

Orthokeratology, or Ortho-K, uses custom-designed contact lenses that are worn overnight to gently and temporarily reshape the cornea. The lenses are removed in the morning, allowing many children to enjoy clear daytime vision without relying on glasses or contact lenses.

Essilor Stellest lenses are specialized eyeglass lenses that correct nearsightedness while incorporating technology designed to help slow myopia progression. They can be a convenient option for children who prefer glasses.

Low-dose atropine eye drops may be recommended to help reduce the rate of myopia progression. Depending on your child’s needs, atropine may be used on its own or combined with another myopia management treatment.

Soft multifocal contact lenses can also be an effective option for certain children. These lenses are selected based on factors such as prescription, eye health, comfort, and your child’s ability to manage contact lens wear responsibly.

Personalized Care and Ongoing Monitoring

Effective myopia management in Asheville begins with a comprehensive evaluation. We assess your child’s vision, prescription, eye health, and history before recommending treatment. Regular follow-up visits allow us to monitor changes and determine whether adjustments are needed as your child grows.

Healthy visual habits can also support your child’s overall eye health. Spending time outdoors, taking regular breaks from prolonged near work, and maintaining appropriate reading and screen distances can complement professional myopia care.

If your child is showing signs of nearsightedness or has already been diagnosed with myopia, schedule an evaluation with Vision Source South Asheville to discuss personalized myopia management in Asheville, NC.

Vision Source South Asheville
1829 Hendersonville Road, Suite 60
Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: (828) 575-0944