WHY IT MATTERS
Protect Your Child's Vision — Before It Gets Worse
Myopia (nearsightedness) is one of the fastest-growing eye conditions in children worldwide — and it's not just about needing glasses. Without intervention, progressive myopia significantly increases a child's lifetime risk of serious eye diseases. At Beyond Sight Eyecare, we offer proactive, evidence-based myopia management to slow progression and protect longterm ocular health.
50%
of the world's population projected to be myopic by 2050
5×
increased risk of retinal detachment with high myopia
67%
slowing of progression possible with early treatment
UNDERSTANDING THE CONDITION
What Is Myopia?
Myopia occurs when the eyeball grows too long, causing light to focus in front of the retina rather than directly on it. The result is clear near vision but blurry distance vision. In children, myopia often begins between ages 6–12 and progresses rapidly through the
teenage years as the eyes are still developing. Early diagnosis and intervention are critical to slowing this progression
RISK FACTORS
Common Causes
Family history of myopia
Excessive screen time & near work
Limited time spent outdoors
Onset before age 8
Rapid prescription increases year over year
Asian or mixed-race ethnicity (higher prevalence)
Signs Your Child May Have Progressing Myopia
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Squinting to see the board at school
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Sitting too close to the TV or screen
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Frequent headaches or eye strain
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Prescription worsening at each annual exam
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Complaints of blurry distance vision
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Rubbing eyes frequently
OUR APPROACH
Comprehensive Myopia Management Options
Myopia occurs when the eyeball grows too long, causing light to focus in front of the retina rather than directly on it. The result is clear near vision but blurry distance vision. In children, myopia often begins between ages 6–12 and progresses rapidly through the
teenage years as the eyes are still developing. Early diagnosis and intervention are critical to slowing this progression
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Lifestyle & Behavioral Guidance
The foundation of any myopia management plan. Increased outdoor time (90+min/day), proper reading distance, regular visual breaks from screens, andoptimized lighting — small but meaningful changes that support healthy eyedevelopment and complement clinical treatment.
FIRST-LINE APPROACH
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MiSight® 1-Day Contact Lenses
The only FDA-approved contact lens for myopia control in children ages 8–12. Soft daily disposable lenses with ActivControl® technology correct vision while simultaneously slowing axial elongation.
FDA APPROVED
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Low-Dose Atropine Therapy
The foundation of any myopia management plan. Increased outdoor time (90+min/day), proper reading distance, regular visual breaks from screens, andoptimized lighting — small but meaningful changes that support healthy eyedevelopment and complement clinical treatment.
EVIDENCE-BASED
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Soft Multifocal Contact Lenses
Distance-center soft multifocal lenses create peripheral defocus that reduces the stimulus for axial eye growth. An excellent option for children who are ready for contact lenses and want a comfortable, flexible modality
COMFORTABLE & FLEXIBLE
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Myopia-Control Spectacle Lenses
Advanced spectacle lens designs (such as Hoya MiyoSmart® or Essilor Stellest®) offer a spectacle-based option for children who are not contact lens candidates, using peripheral defocus technology to slow progression.
SPECTACLE OPTION
THE URGENCY OF EARLY ACTION
Why Treating Myopia Early Matters
Many parents assume that stronger glasses each year is simply unavoidable. It's not. Every diopter of myopia that is prevented reduces your child's lifetime risk of sight-threatening conditions:
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Retinal detachment
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Myopic macular degeneration
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Glaucoma
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Cataracts at a younger age
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Myopic choroidal neovascularization
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Permanent vision loss
The goal of myopia management is not just clearer vision today — it's healthier eyes for life. The earlier treatment begins, the greater the longterm benefit
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Schedule a Myopia Consultation in Wesley Chapel, FL
Don't wait until your child's prescription has jumped another diopter. Ourmyopia management consultations include a comprehensive evaluation todetermine the best treatment path for your child's unique needs.
📍Beyond Sight Eyecare – Wesley Chapel, FL
28500 State Road 54,
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
📅 Schedule online or call 813-262-2623