Managing Eye Conditions in West Seattle
Our vision care clinic offers advanced treatments for common eye conditions. We focus on myopia management to address nearsightedness.
Our optometrists offer effective strategies to manage the condition. Our goal is to slow down the progression of nearsightedness in children and young adults.
Comprehensive Myopia Management at West Seattle Vision Clinic
Slowing the Progression of Nearsightedness
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is becoming increasingly common, especially among children and teenagers.
This eye condition is caused by the eye’s lens being too convex or the eyeball being too elongated, resulting in difficulty in seeing at far distances.
Our myopia management program aims to slow or even halt the progression of myopia, reducing the risk of developing associated eye diseases like glaucoma later in life. This includes:
Low-Dose Atropine Eye Drops
Atropine eye drops, prescribed by your eye doctor, are clinically proven to slow myopia progression in children effectively.
Multifocal Eyewear
Multifocal eyeglasses and contact lenses provide clear vision and control myopia development by reducing eye strain.
Guidance on eye health, including managing screen time, regular breaks, and encouraging outdoor activities.
MiSight® 1 Day Contact Lenses
At West Seattle Vision Clinic, we offer FDA-approved MiSight® 1-day contact lenses to slow the progression of myopia in children.
Studies have shown that MiSight® 1-day lenses can reduce the progression of myopia by approximately 50%, meaning many children will not need stronger prescriptions each year.
With ActivControl® Technology, these lenses are worn daily and provide clear vision while assisting in myopia management. They are easy to use, making them suitable for children as young as eight years old.
