Treatment

Myopia Control for Kids

Treatments such as special contact lenses, glasses or eye drops used to slow worsening nearsightedness in children.

Also called: myopia management, orthokeratology, ortho-k, low-dose atropine

Who Can Help with Myopia Control for Kids?

Optometrists
An eye doctor who performs eye exams, prescribes glasses and contact lenses, and treats many common eye conditions.
Ophthalmologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats eye diseases and performs eye surgery, including cataract, glaucoma and retina care.

Cities where practice websites say they offer it.

General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about myopia control for kids and what is right for you.