Managing Myopia for Burbank Children (Age 6+)
If your child’s glasses prescription seems to get stronger every year, you’re not alone. Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is becoming more common in children, especially those who spend more time indoors or on screens.
At Monji Optometry, we offer effective myopia management options designed to slow the progression of nearsightedness and protect your child’s long-term eye health. Families across Downtown Burbank, Glendale, Toluca Lake, and the San Fernando Valley trust us to help their children see clearly today and into the future.
What it Means to be Myopic
Myopia means your child can see up close but has trouble seeing things farther away, like the board at school or signs while driving. This happens when the eye grows too long, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it.
More children than ever are developing myopia, often linked to increased screen time and less outdoor play. Without intervention, myopia can progress quickly, leading to stronger prescriptions and increased risks for eye disease later in life.
Why It’s Important to Manage Myopia
Slowing myopia isn’t just about reducing the need for glasses. Children with progressing myopia face higher risks for eye health issues such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts in adulthood.
By managing myopia early, we help your child see clearly today and protect their long-term eye health.
Myopia Management with Ortho-K Lenses
Ortho-k lenses are one of the most effective ways to manage myopia progression in children and teens. These specially designed contact lenses are worn overnight, gently reshaping the cornea while your child sleeps. In the morning, they remove the lenses and enjoy clear, comfortable vision, no glasses or daytime contacts needed.
Our Burbank eye doctors custom-fit each pair of ortho-k lenses to your child’s unique eye shape for safety, comfort, and effectiveness. This non-surgical, reversible treatment has been shown to slow myopia progression and is especially ideal for active kids who play sports or prefer not to wear glasses at school.
Additional Ways to Manage Myopia
We also provide:
- Specialty soft contact lenses designed to reduce eye growth and slow myopia progression.
- Lifestyle recommendations, such as spending more time outdoors and taking breaks from screens and close-up work.
- Regular monitoring, so we can track changes and adjust your child’s treatment plan as needed.
By combining proven treatments with healthy visual habits, we can help protect your child’s vision for the long term.
Protecting Your Child’s Vision Starts Here
As a family-run practice with deep roots in Burbank, Monji Optometry has cared for generations of local families. Dr. Brett Monji leads our myopia management program, combining modern technology with the same personalized attention our practice has been known for over 30 years.
Schedule a myopia management consultation at Monji Optometry and give your child the lasting gift of clearer, healthier vision.
