Myopia Management in Needham, MA

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is becoming increasingly common in children. As myopia progresses, the eye grows longer, which can increase the risk of serious eye health conditions later in life, including retinal detachment, glaucoma, and myopic macular degeneration.

Myopia management focuses on slowing the progression of nearsightedness, helping protect your child’s long-term eye health and vision.

At Bright Eyes Needham, we provide evidence-based myopia management treatments that are carefully tailored to each child’s visual needs, prescription, and lifestyle.

Myopia Control Options May Include

• Low-dose atropine eye drops – a nightly prescription drop shown in clinical studies to slow the progression of myopia
• Myopia control contact lenses designed to reduce eye growth while providing clear vision
• Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) overnight lenses that reshape the cornea while sleeping
• Specialized spectacle lenses designed to reduce myopia progression
• Lifestyle recommendations, including outdoor time and visual habits
• Ongoing monitoring of eye growth and prescription changes

Our approach includes regular follow-up visits to monitor how the eyes are developing and ensure treatment is working effectively.

Early intervention can make a meaningful difference in slowing myopia progression and protecting your child’s future vision.