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Myopia Institute — Controlling Eye Myopia in Children

Children don’t always complain about blurry eyesight to their parents. During the eye exam parents experience anxiety as the doctor reads the new, higher prescription. They ask “how high will it go?” “What can we do?” Until recently, no one knew exactly how to stop changing vision. In the past decade scores of scientific studies have unmasked the mechanisms behind children’s vision progressively worsening vision and have applied methods to slow down and in some cases halt the progression of myopia successfully.

This website provides easy-to-understand summaries of the research that supports these methods and information on scientifically proven effective methods of myopia control for concerned parents. It also contains a Doctor locator with specialists in myopia control who can help and translation into Mandarin Chinese.

About Myopia Control

The Myopia Institute's mission is to improve the quality of life for children with progressive vision changes. Our Doctors have over 60 years of combined clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of refractive disorders like myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia. Each member of our clinic has specific experience in one or more aspects of myopia management.

Correcting Eyesight

It happens to children every day. Their eyesight becomes blurry and they start to strain and squint to see better. Parents ask what is the cause and how can it be corrected? In the past decade, scores of scientific studies have unmasked some of the mystery behind what makes children's vision progressively deteriorate. At the Myopia Institute, we can match you with a doctor in your area who can help.

Types of Myopia Control

Historically several methods have been used to attempt to address “myopic progression” or “myopic shift”. There is also a great deal of evidence that supports changes to diet, nutrition, lifestyle and ergonomic positions, certain other pharmaceutical agents and other environmental influences might have a positive effect on myopia control. The Myopia Institute was established to provide a basic understanding of the physiologic mechanisms believed to cause progressive myopia.

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Excellent practice and customer service. I've been going here for about 10 years and I've never had any problems. The doctors as well as the other staff are professional, kind, and very helpful. I've been able to receive my contact…Excellent practice and cu

Great eye doctor and great staff! Everyone is very friendly, helpful, and welcoming. My entire family has been coming here for years, and I know we will continue to do so for many more.Denise

I've been seeing my doctor for the better part of a decade, and I've always had a good experience. The doctors and staff are knowledgeable, and never hesitate to answer questions and talk over options for vision care.Karthik

Another great experience. I have been a patient for many years and his dedication to making sure all your needs are met and your questions answered is apparent. He and his team strive to make your experience as comfortable and…GeorgeB

During my visit, I found the doctor to be very attentive and accessible. Further, he was extremely knowledgeable about the different types of contact lenses and diligent in ensuring I had the right contact prescription. Overall, I had a great…Cyd

Very efficient and professional service.Sally

Orthokeratology - Control for Eye Myopia in Children

Our Doctors have managed myopia progression for thousands of children and adolescents and are the most experienced providers of Orthokeratology in the region. Our staffs are exceptionally patient teaching your child how to manage caring for their Orthokeratology devices. In addition, we are able to offer superior level advice to ensure that your child's experience wearing ortho k is pleasant, comfortable, and successful. See what our patients are saying! view more