Myopia Management
in Novi
Myopia Management in Novi
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is on the rise around the world, especially in children.¹ At Focus Eyecare, we offer myopia management in Novi using the latest evidence-based techniques.
Dr. Robyn Dragoo provides customized myopia control programs, carefully tracking vision changes and recommending the best treatments based on your child’s unique needs. Walk-in appointments are welcome, or you can schedule a visit to learn more about how we can help manage your child’s myopia.
What is myopia?
Myopia is a common vision problem that causes distant objects to appear blurry while close-up objects remain clear. It happens when the eyeball becomes too long or the cornea is too curved, meaning light doesn’t focus properly on the retina.
Myopia often starts in childhood and tends to progress as kids grow. Genetics, too much screen time, and not enough time outdoors may all contribute to the development and progression of myopia.
The importance of myopia control
Myopia is more than just needing glasses to see clearly. It tends to progress throughout childhood and the teenage years, impacting your child’s quality of life and increasing their risk for eye diseases in adulthood, such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.
Myopia control treatments can help kids see better now and protect their future vision. By slowing myopia progression, we can reduce the risk of complications later in life. Dr. Dragoo uses safe, proven methods and follows your child’s progress closely to ensure they’re getting the best results.
Myopia treatment options we offer
While regular glasses and contact lenses correct blurry vision, they don’t stop myopia from worsening. At Focus Eyecare, we offer several effective myopia control treatment options, including:
Atropine eye drops
These low-dose eye drops are used once a day before bedtime and have been clinically shown to slow the advancement of myopia in children. They’re easy to use and well-tolerated by most kids.
Multifocal eyeglasses and contact lenses
Multifocal myopia control glasses and contact lenses are designed with multiple prescriptions in one lens. They help the eyes focus more effectively and have been proven to slow myopia progression in kids.
Orthokeratology (ortho-k)
Ortho-k lenses are worn overnight to gently reshape your child’s cornea while they sleep. In the morning, they’re removed, providing clear daytime vision without glasses or contacts while helping slow myopia progression.
Contact us for myopia management near you
If you notice your child is having trouble seeing faraway objects or is constantly squinting or rubbing their eyes, schedule an appointment for a pediatric eye exam today. The sooner we start treating myopia, the better the results.
Schedule an appointment today to find out if myopia control is right for your child—walk-ins are always welcome!