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Myopia Control

Slowing the progression of nearsightedness to protect your child's long-term vision.

For Growing Eyes

Why Myopia Control Matters

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is one of the most rapidly growing vision conditions worldwide. When a child's eyes grow too long from front to back, distant objects become blurry. While glasses and contacts can correct the blur, they don't stop the eye from continuing to elongate. Without intervention, myopia often progresses year after year during childhood, leading to increasingly strong prescriptions and a higher risk of serious eye conditions later in life, including retinal detachment, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.

Myopia control is a proactive approach that uses specialized treatments to slow the rate of eye elongation during the critical growth years. Research has shown that early intervention can reduce the progression of myopia by 50% or more, significantly lowering your child's lifetime risk of vision-threatening complications.

At Avon Eye Care, we offer multiple evidence-based myopia control options and work with each family to determine the best approach based on the child's age, prescription, lifestyle, and rate of progression. Regular monitoring ensures the chosen treatment continues to deliver results as your child grows.

Treatment Options

  • Stellest Spectacle Lenses — A breakthrough lens technology from Essilor that uses a unique H.A.L.T. optical design to slow myopia progression. Studies show Stellest lenses slow axial elongation by an average of 67% compared to single-vision lenses — a comfortable, glasses-based option ideal for younger children.
  • MiSight® 1 Day Contact Lenses — The first FDA-approved contact lens for myopia control in children aged 8–12. These daily disposable lenses correct vision and use a dual-focus design to signal the eye to slow its growth. Clinical data shows MiSight slows progression by an average of 59%.
  • Multifocal Contact Lenses — Specialty soft lenses with a specific optical design that corrects distance vision while creating peripheral defocus signals that slow eye growth — a well-established option for older children and teens.
  • Lifestyle Guidance — Research-backed recommendations on outdoor time, near-work habits, and screen use to complement clinical treatments.
  • Ongoing Monitoring — Regular check-ups to measure axial length and prescription changes, adjusting the treatment plan as needed to ensure continued effectiveness.

Frequently Asked Questions

At what age should myopia control begin?
Myopia control is most effective when started early, typically between ages 6 and 12 when the eye is growing most rapidly. However, treatment can benefit children and teenagers at any stage of progression. The sooner you start, the greater the long-term benefit.
What is the difference between Stellest and MiSight?
Stellest lenses are spectacle lenses — your child wears them like ordinary glasses — making them a great first-line option for younger kids or those not yet ready for contacts. MiSight are daily disposable contact lenses, which many children and teens prefer for activities and sports. Both are clinically proven to slow myopia progression significantly. We'll help you decide which is the better fit for your child's age, lifestyle, and prescription.
Will my child still need glasses?
With Stellest, your child wears the lenses as their everyday glasses. With MiSight or multifocal contacts, glasses can be kept as a backup. The goal of all myopia control methods is to reduce how strong the prescription becomes over time — not to eliminate the need for correction entirely.

Protect Their Future Vision

Start Myopia Control Today

The earlier you act, the greater the benefit. Schedule a myopia consultation for your child.

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