05/20/2026
This week is Myopia Awareness Week! 👓
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a vision condition where distant objects appear blurry while near objects remain clear. This happens when light focuses in front of the retina instead of directly on it.
The rise of myopia in children is becoming a global public health concern. Factors that may contribute to myopia progression include:
📱 Increased “near work” like phones, tablets, and computers
🌳 Less time spent outdoors
🧬 Genetics
🏠 Lifestyle factors
While mild myopia is commonly corrected with glasses or contact lenses, higher levels of myopia can increase the risk of serious eye conditions later in life, including:
• Retinal detachments
• Glaucoma
• Myopic macular degeneration
Today, eye care professionals are focusing not only on correcting myopia, but also on helping slow its progression during childhood.
Some FDA-approved myopia control options include:
👁️ MiSight® 1 day contact lenses
These specialized soft contact lenses use dual-focus technology designed to slow excessive eye growth associated with myopia progression.
👓 Stellest™ eyeglass lenses
A great non-contact lens option that uses HALT (Highly Aspherical Lenslet Target) technology to help slow myopia progression in children.
Both MiSight and Stellest are available at Clifton Park Eye Care Associates!
Early detection and treatment can make a big difference in long-term eye health and visual outcomes. If you’ve noticed your child struggling to see far away, squinting, or needing frequent prescription changes, schedule an eye exam with us today. The earlier myopia is managed, the better the prognosis for protecting your child’s vision for the future. 💙
