Springtime in Del Ray is all about fresh starts when flowers bloom, days get longer, and families spend more time outdoors. It’s also a season of growth and change, especially for children. As they grow, so do their eyes, and for nearsighted kids, this often means their vision worsens faster than you think.
Many parents don’t realize that a child’s prescription may have changed significantly since their last eye exam, whether at the pediatrician’s office or the previous year’s back-to-school visit. That’s why spring is the perfect time to prioritize their eye health and proactively protect their vision so it doesn’t worsen over the summer.
For parents who grew up wearing thick glasses, the experience of being nearsighted is familiar and often frustrating. Blurry vision can affect confidence in the classroom, make it harder to participate in sports and limit the ability to enjoy outdoor activities like swimming, hiking, or camping. Today’s children face the same struggles, but the good news is that we now have the tools to slow the progression of myopia, and the earlier we start, the better the results. Controlling how fast the eye grows will also help them have LASIK and qualify for professions requiring low to no prescriptions.
Myopia management is a science-backed approach that helps reduce how quickly nearsightedness worsens. Our doctors at Eye2Eye offer a variety of FDA-approved treatments designed to slow down the rate of change in a child’s prescription. These include overnight ortho-k lenses like Abiliti, soft multifocal contact lenses like MiSight, and low-dose daily Atropine drops. The MYAH is a quick, touch-free, and painless eye scan that accurately measures your child’s eye length. There are no drops, no discomfort, and the scan only takes a few seconds, making it easy and stress-free for kids (and parents).
With over 27 years of eye care experience, Dr. Adamopoulos and her team of doctors lead Eye2Eye’s myopia management program. Together, they’ve helped hundreds of children through personalized treatment plans tailored to each child’s age, vision, and lifestyle.
By starting treatment now, families can take full advantage of the months ahead by getting children glasses-free during the day for summertime activities like sports, swim camps, and family vacations. Plus, taking action now means fewer prescription changes heading into the next school year, helping your child stay focused in class without needing updated eyewear.Â
Myopia management doesn’t just improve your child’s quality of life today. It protects their long-term eye health, reducing the risk of serious complications later in life, like retinal detachments, glaucoma, and myopic macular degeneration.
Spring is a season of renewal and intention. As you focus on growth and wellness this season, don’t overlook your child’s vision. Visit myeye2eye.com to learn more and schedule a myopia management consultation.
Don’t forget about Del Ray’s Well Ray festival on Saturday, May 17 from 10am to 2pm. Stop by our booth, say hello, and receive a complimentary myopia scan for your child, normally valued at $89!
Eye2Eye is a locally owned and operated eye care practice that has proudly served the Del Ray community since 2008. Known for its personalized approach, Eye2Eye is deeply rooted in community wellness. It offers comprehensive care focusing on dry eye disease, myopia management for children, and the management of chronic eye conditions such as diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, and cataracts. With a commitment to whole-eye health, the doctors at Eye2Eye prioritize education, prevention, and lasting patient relationships. Â
