About Our Total Myopia Program

At Total Vision Carlsbad Plaza, we’re all about taking care of your little ones’ sight. We know how myopia (nearsightedness) can make it tough for kids to see things far away. That’s why we’ve introduced our “Total Myopia” program.

Our “Total Myopia” program allows our team to use technology to assess, care for, and develop personalized treatment strategies for each patient. These comprehensive strategies include:

Customized eye drops, soft multifocal contacts, and overnight lenses
A systematic approach with scheduled follow-up appointments to provide consistent medical oversight and support for maintaining optimal eye health
Assessments tailored to individual needs
Thorough training on how to use, insert, and remove contact lenses
An ongoing regimen for myopia control with a focus on achieving lasting results

Our team of dedicated eye care professionals is ready to help your child see the world clearly. Contact us to schedule your appointment today.

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What Is Myopia Control?

Myopia control is an area of eye care that uses different tools and treatments to prevent or slow myopia progression. We keep a close eye on your child’s vision and adjust our plan as they grow.

Depending on your child’s specific needs, our team can prescribe myopia management options that include:

Ortho-k contact lenses
NaturalVue contact lenses
MiSight 1 day lenses
Low-dose atropine drops

Myopia in Children

When children have myopia, it can affect their ability to learn and succeed in school. The further a thing is, the blurrier it appears to them. This can be challenging for kids during class time. That’s why it’s so important to keep myopia in check to help them have a productive learning experience.

Children who develop myopia before age 12 may also have a higher risk of high myopia. High myopia can increase a child’s lifetime risk of:

Glaucoma
Cataracts
Retinal tears and retinal detachment
Myopic macular degeneration

The Signs & Symptoms of Myopia

Myopia can have various signs and symptoms. It’s important to keep an eye on any new developments or changes in behavior, such as:

Squinting to see distant objects
Blurry vision when looking at faraway objects
Headaches
Eye strain
Sitting too close to screens

If your kids are experiencing these symptoms or you notice these symptoms, a comprehensive eye exam with our team can help. We can determine if myopia control methods such as ortho-k lenses could be beneficial for your child.

Zeiss ATLAS for Myopia Management

The Zeiss ATLAS corneal topographer allows our team to better understand and manage myopia through accurate measurements of the cornea.

Equipped with high-resolution imaging and video capture capabilities, the Zeiss ATLAS can provide valuable information about the shape and structure of the cornea. We use this technology to help determine the right myopia control method for your child.

Our Myopia Control Methods

We use proven methods to slow down the progression of myopia for children’s growing eyes. Your child’s treatment plan could include specially formulated eye drops or contact lenses designed specifically for myopia control.

Our doctors work with you and your child to find the right myopia control method for your child’s needs and comfort.

Ortho-k Contact Lenses

Orthokeratology contact lenses, also known as ortho-k lenses, are worn overnight by children to reshape the cornea and manage the progression of myopia. In the morning, your kids can simply remove the lenses and enjoy clear vision all day long. The changes to vision are temporary, but the long-term reduction of myopia progression can be permanent.

Ortho-k lenses offer a great solution for managing mild to moderate myopia in children, and can be helpful for children who engage in physical activities such as sports, as they can participate without concerns about breaking or losing their glasses.

MiSight 1 Day Lenses

MiSight 1 day lenses are soft contact lenses that can assist with managing myopia for children. These lenses feature ActivControl technology, which helps correct and decelerate myopia progression in children aged 8–12 years old at the beginning of their treatment.

By altering the way light focuses on the retina, these lenses can help prevent and slow myopia progression by signaling the eye to decrease its growth. Clinical studies have demonstrated that MiSight contacts can reduce myopia by an average of 59%, and many kids find them preferable to glasses.

NaturalVue Contact Lenses

NaturalVue contact lenses are multifocal contact lenses designed specifically for myopia management and are clinically proven to help control the progression of myopia. They provide a convenient daily disposable option for optimal hygiene and comfort.

NaturalVue contact lenses offer a customizable solution for a range of prescriptions.

Low-Dose Atropine Eye Drops

Low-dose atropine eye drops can help manage myopia by suppressing the eye’s growth. However, we may still recommend wearing contact lenses or glasses during the day to help keep your child’s vision clear.

Take the First Steps to Myopia Management

Don’t let myopia get in the way of your child’s potential. At Total Vision Carlsbad Plaza, we are dedicated to empowering your child’s vision through our “Total Myopia” program.

Get in touch with us to schedule an appointment and begin the journey towards clear, healthy sight for your family today.

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