What Is Myopia?
Myopia occurs when the eye grows too long, causing light to focus in front of the retina rather than directly on it. This results in difficulty seeing objects at a distance, such as a chalkboard, road signs, or television screens. Myopia often develops during childhood and can worsen with time if not properly managed.
If you’re concerned about your child’s long-term eye health and vision, contact The Myopia Management Center at Altig Optical in Fort Worth today.
How We Manage Myopia
At Altig Optical, we use evidence-based techniques and advanced technology to control myopia progression and protect your long-term vision. Our tokens name='location'] eye doctors create personalized management plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
We slow the progression of nearsightedness by using the following treatment methods:
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Ortho-K in Fort Worth
Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) is a non-surgical solution for managing myopia. These specially designed contact lenses are worn overnight to reshape the cornea, allowing clear vision during the day without glasses or daytime contact lenses. Ortho-K is ideal for patients seeking freedom from daytime eyewear and for managing progressive myopia.
Multifocal Contact Lenses
Multifocal contact lenses are designed to reduce eye strain and slow myopia progression. These lenses provide clear vision at all distances while addressing the factors that contribute to nearsightedness.
Lifestyle and Eye Care Education
In addition to treatments, we provide guidance on lifestyle adjustments and eye care habits that can help reduce the progression of myopia. This includes strategies like managing screen time, outdoor activities, and proper visual hygiene.
Who Benefits from Myopia Management?
Our myopia management program is tailored for:
- Individuals experiencing progressive nearsightedness.
- Patients looking for alternatives to glasses or daytime contact lenses.
- Anyone seeking advanced care to preserve their eye health and vision.
Myopia Management for Kids
If you are concerned about your child’s myopia, call our practice today. We will help you understand more about your child's nearsightedness and will determine whether your child is a candidate for myopia management.
Take our myopia assessment online to find out whether your child could benefit from this life-changing treatment.
Why Choose Altig Optical for Myopia Management?
We are proud to offer advanced vision care in Fort Worth, including specialized myopia management solutions. Here’s why patients trust us:
- Experienced Eye Doctors: Our team is skilled in the latest myopia control techniques, ensuring the best outcomes for our patients.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: From Ortho-K lenses to multifocal solutions, we use proven methods to slow myopia progression.
- Personalized Care: We take the time to understand your needs and customize your treatment plan for long-term success.
Myopia increases the risk of serious eye diseases
Myopia can significantly increase your risk of developing potentially sight-threatening eye conditions. But how much does your risk grow, exactly?
Research shows that the worse your myopia is, the higher your risk. For example, your risk of developing myopic maculopathy, an especially severe form of macular degeneration, is 2.2x higher if your prescription is -2.00, and jumps to 9.7x at -4.00, 40.6x higher at -6.00, and is a whopping 126.8x higher at a prescription of -8.00.
This is why it’s so essential to stop myopia progression in its tracks with myopia management.
What Factors Increase Risk of Myopia?
According to our eye care team, the following factors may increase the risk of nearsightedness:
Myopic parents (one or both) increases the child's risk of nearsightedness.
Developing myopia before age 12 significantly increases the risk of severe myopia.
Spending too much time on digital screens and reading books can strain the eyes, increasing risk of nearsightedness.
Myopia Management In Fort Worth
We are dedicated to helping patients achieve clearer vision and protect their eye health. Myopia, or nearsightedness, affects many individuals, causing blurred distance vision.
Left unmanaged, myopia can progress and increase the risk of serious eye conditions like glaucoma and retinal detachment. That’s why we offer advanced myopia management solutions in Fort Worth to slow its progression and ensure long-term eye health.
