May is Myopia Awareness Month, and it’s a helpful reminder of something we’re seeing more and more in clinic—kids becoming nearsighted earlier, with prescriptions changing faster than they used to.
Myopia (nearsightedness) isn’t just about needing glasses. It’s really about how the eye is growing, and for many children, that growth continues over time. At Metro Eye, we don’t just update prescriptions—we focus on actively managing myopia and slowing progression when possible. Dr. Kopczyk leads our myopia management clinic, working closely with families to create individualized plans for each child.
Every child’s eyes and lifestyle are different, so their plan should be too. Depending on their needs, myopia management may include CRT (Corneal Refractive Therapy), where overnight lenses gently reshape the eye so kids can wake up seeing clearly—often without daytime glasses or contacts. It may also include soft multifocal contact lenses, which are worn during the day and can help both correct vision and slow progression. Some children benefit from Stellest lenses, which are specialty glasses designed specifically for myopia control, or atropine eye drops, a low-dose option used at bedtime to help slow nearsightedness progression.
In many cases, the best results come from a combination of treatments, and that approach can change over time as a child grows. We monitor progress closely with regular visits and detailed measurements so we can adjust the plan as needed and make sure it continues to fit each patient well.
Myopia can continue to progress throughout childhood, which is why early management really matters. The goal is to slow progression when possible, support long-term eye health, reduce frequent prescription changes, and help kids see clearly in school, sports, and everyday life.
Schedule an eye exam or evaluation at Metro Eye to learn more about myopia management options and what may be best for your child’s long-term vision health.