As a parent, should you be concerned about your child’s nearsightedness?
Nearsightedness may:
- Compromise ability to learn
- Interfere with performance in activities
- Lead to lower self-esteem
- Cause serious vision issues later
Children/Teenagers
What a nearsighted child sees
Nearsightedness, also called myopia, is a common vision problem that makes distance objects look
blurry and out of focus. Myopia can worsen as a child grows.
Why is nearsightedness important?
Studies show that without effective treatment:
• Children could fall behind in school
• They may suffer eye strain and headaches
• They may face more serious future risks such as
retinal detachment, glaucoma, macular degeneration,
and blindness
Common Questions
Children enjoy the benefits
of being able to see clearly without wearing glasses or daytime vision correction.
Parents have the added benefit of influencing their child’s
long-term vision outcome.
This is a question that your eye care professional can answer based on the most recent data, so together you can decide on
the most appropriate treatment option for your child.
There are no age limitations with ortho-k lenses and it depends on your child and the recommendation of your eye
care professional. The sooner ortho-k is started after the onset of nearsightedness, the more positive of an influence it
may have on your child’s vision and lifestyle.
The costs aren’t that much different, however, the long-term benefits as well as lifestyle benefits could make them a more appropriate choice for your child.
Ortho-K lenses are FDA approved for the treatment of myopia for all ages and have a 20-year history of being worn
safely by millions worldwide.
As more research has been undertaken and eye care professionals have learned of the significant benefits of Ortho-K, more practitioners are making Ortho-K a frequent choice for their nearsighted patients. Its use has grown dramatically as a result of consumers sharing their own success stories and the positive impact it has had on their vision or the vision of their children.
Common Questions
Why Consider Ortho-K For My Child?
Children enjoy the benefits of being able to see clearly without wearing glasses or daytime vision correction. Parents have the added benefit of influencing their child’s long-term vision outcome.
Can Ortho-K Contact Lenses Slow Down The Progression Of Nearsightedness?
This is a question that your eye care professional can answer based on the most recent data, so together you can decide on the most appropriate treatment option for your child.
When Should I Start Ortho-K With My Child?
There are no age limitations with ortho-k lenses and it depends on your child and the recommendation of your eye care professional. The sooner ortho-k is started after the onset of nearsightedness, the more positive of an influence it may have on your child’s vision and lifestyle.
How Do Costs Compare To Other Treatments?
The costs of ortho-k are comparable to purchasing contacts, however, the long-term benefits as well as lifestyle benefits could make them a more appropriate choice for your child.
Are Ortho-K Lenses Safe For My Child?
Ortho-K lenses are FDA approved for the treatment of myopia for all ages and have a 20-year history of being worn safely by millions worldwide.With Millions Wearing Ortho-K Worldwide, How Come I Haven’t Heard Of It?
As more research has been undertaken and eye care professionals have learned of the significant benefits of Ortho-K, more practitioners are making Ortho-K a frequent choice for their nearsighted patients. Its use has grown dramatically as a result of consumers sharing their own success stories and the positive impact it has had on their vision or the vision of their children.