Myopia Management in Westlake

Supporting Healthy Vision as Your Child Grows

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is becoming increasingly common in children. For many families, it starts with a simple change in vision, such as difficulty seeing the board at school. However, progressive myopia is more than just needing stronger glasses each year. As myopia worsens, the eye grows longer, increasing the risk of serious eye health problems later in life.

At Eyes on Westlake, we focus on proactive myopia management. Our goal is not only to correct your child’s vision today, but also to slow the progression of myopia and reduce long-term risks to eye health.

With innovative treatment options such as MiSight contact lenses and customized care plans, our team is here for you and your kids. Contact us to schedule your child’s next appointment today.

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What Is Myopia?

Myopia occurs when the eye grows too long from front to back, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it. This results in blurred distance vision while near vision often remains clear.

In children with progressive myopia, the eye continues to elongate over time. As axial length increases, the risk of future eye conditions can rise. Higher levels of myopia are associated with increased risk of:

Retinal detachment
Myopic macular degeneration
Glaucoma
Early cataracts

This is why our team focuses on myopia management rather than simply prescribing stronger glasses each year.

Why Early Myopia Management Matters

Childhood is when myopia typically progresses the fastest. The earlier treatment begins, the more opportunity there is to slow the rate of progression and limit excessive eye growth.

Our myopia management strategies are designed to help:

Slow myopia progression
Reduce axial elongation of the eye
Provide clear vision for daily activities
Support long-term eye health

At Eyes on Westlake, we evaluate each child carefully and recommend treatment options that best match their vision needs, lifestyle, and eye development.

Myopia Management Options at Eyes on Westlake

Myopia management is about protecting your child’s eye health for years to come.

We offer several evidence-based treatment options to help manage childhood myopia. Many of these treatments not only correct vision but are also designed to slow the underlying progression of myopia.

If your child’s prescription continues to increase each year, myopia management may help reduce future risk and preserve long-term vision.

MiSight 1 Day Contact Lenses

MiSight 1 Day contact lenses are the first soft contact lenses approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration specifically for myopia management in children.

These daily disposable lenses correct vision while simultaneously helping slow myopia progression and reduce axial elongation. Key benefits include:

FDA approved for myopia management
Daily disposable lenses for convenience and hygiene
Clear vision during sports and active lifestyles
Designed to slow myopia progression

Many children adapt quickly to MiSight lenses and enjoy the freedom of contact lenses during school, sports, and outdoor activities.

Stellest Lenses

Stellest lenses are innovative eyeglass lenses specifically designed for myopia management in children. These lenses use highly aspherical lenslet technology to help slow the elongation of the eye while providing clear everyday vision.

Benefits of Stellest lenses can include:

Clear vision correction with standard eyeglasses
Technology designed to slow myopia progression
Reduction of axial eye growth
Comfortable and easy for children to wear daily

Stellest lenses can be an excellent option for younger children or those who prefer glasses over contact lenses.

Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)

Orthokeratology uses specially designed gas-permeable contact lenses that are worn overnight. While your child sleeps, the lenses gently reshape the front surface of the eye.

In the morning, the lenses are removed, and your child can see clearly throughout the day without glasses or daytime contact lenses. Orthokeratology can also help slow myopia progression by influencing how light focuses on the retina and helping control eye growth.

This option is often ideal for active children or those who prefer not to wear glasses during the day.

Atropine Eye Drops

Low-dose atropine eye drops are another effective tool for managing progressive myopia. These medicated drops are typically used once daily and work by slowing the signals that drive excessive eye growth.

Compounded low-dose atropine therapy may be recommended for children who:

Have rapidly progressing myopia
Are not ideal candidates for contact lenses
Need additional support alongside other treatments

Atropine drops are commonly used as part of a comprehensive myopia management strategy.

A Personalized Myopia Management Plan

No 2 children experience myopia the same way. The most effective treatment approach often depends on factors such as:

Age and stage of myopia progression
Lifestyle and daily activities
Eye health and visual development
Family history of myopia

During your child’s myopia evaluation, we measure refractive error, assess eye growth, and evaluate overall visual development. From there, we create a customized treatment plan designed to slow progression while supporting clear, comfortable vision.

Ongoing monitoring allows us to track changes in prescription and eye growth over time, so that treatment remains effective as your child develops.

Schedule Your Child’s Myopia Consultation

If your child has been diagnosed with nearsightedness or their prescription continues to increase, a myopia management consultation can help determine the next steps.

Our team will evaluate your child’s vision, discuss treatment options such as Stellest lenses, MiSight contact lenses, orthokeratology, and atropine therapy, and create a personalized plan for managing myopia.

Book an appointment with Eyes on Westlake today to learn how proactive myopia management can support your child’s long-term vision and eye health.

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Come See Us In Westlake

Come visit our optometrist and dry eye specialist in Westlake! We treat the communities of Roanoke, Trophy Club, Southlake, Argyle, Keller, Westlake, Grapevine, Justin and Fort Worth.

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Our Address

72 Andorra Drive, Suite #180
Westlake, Texas 76262

Contact Information

Phone: 817-674-7500
Email: hello@eyesonwestlake.com

Hours of Operation

Monday

8 AM – 6 PM

Tuesday

8 AM – 5 PM

Wednesday

8 AM – 5 PM

Thursday

8 AM – 5 PM

Friday

8 AM – 2 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

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What We Offer

Dry Eye Treatment

Dry eye syndrome can be a debilitating condition that makes daily life difficult and uncomfortable. If left untreated, dry eyes can even lead to permanent damage. However, with proper treatment, you can find relief!

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Keratoconus & Scleral Lenses

Keratoconus is a corneal irregularity that makes standard contact lenses hard-to-fit and uncomfortable to wear. Scleral lenses are an excellent option for people with keratoconus as they provide clear vision and unparalleled comfort.

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Diabetic Eye Exams

Diabetes can have a significant impact on your overall health and wellness. Diabetic eye disease is a leading cause of vision loss globally, so monitoring your ocular health is essential to protecting your vision.

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Myopia Control

Myopia is a progressive condition that occurs when your cornea is too curved, or your eyeball grows too long. In most cases, early intervention can help slow the progression of myopia and prevent high prescriptions later in life.

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