Myopia Management in Lake Stevens, Washington
Helping kids see clearly and reducing their risk of serious eye diseases.
Another year, another stronger glasses prescription. If your child's nearsightedness keeps getting worse, there may be ways to slow it down.
At Lake Stevens Vision Clinic, we help families understand their child's changing vision and choose treatments that may slow myopia progression. As a Treehouse Eyes provider, we focus on clear vision today and managing nearsightedness as your child grows.
What Is Myopia, and How Can Treatment Help?
Myopia, or nearsightedness, makes distant objects look blurry. It often develops when a child's eye grows too long, causing light to focus in front of the retina.
As children grow, their myopia may worsen. Standard glasses correct blurry vision but do little to slow progression.
Higher levels of myopia increase the risk of retinal detachment, glaucoma, and other eye conditions later in life. Myopia treatments use specially designed lenses or prescription eye drops to help slow progression.
How Do You Tell if Your Child Is Nearsighted?
Children may struggle with distance vision before they can describe it. You might notice:
- Squinting to read the board at school
- Moving closer to the television
- Trouble seeing distant signs
- Difficulty following a ball during sports
- Blurry vision or headaches
A comprehensive eye exam can determine whether your child has myopia and which treatment options may be appropriate.
Myopia Management Options in Lake Stevens
What Can Help Slow Myopia in Children?
Some kids are ready for contact lenses. Others prefer glasses. We'll consider your child's needs when discussing treatment.
Options include MiSight® 1 day contact lenses, Stellest® eyeglass lenses, overnight ortho-k lenses, and low-dose atropine eye drops. Ortho-k lenses temporarily reshape the front of the eye during sleep, while atropine drops may help slow progression without correcting blurry vision. Your child's eye doctor will explain which choices suit their age, prescription, and eye health.
How Do Eye Doctors Track Myopia Progression?
Myopia management looks beyond your child's glasses prescription to track how their eyes change over time.
Our eye doctors use axial-length measurements to track eye growth. Axial length is the distance from the front to the back of the eye. Comparing these measurements with prescription changes helps us assess progression.
We'll also review your child's vision history, family history, and daily habits.
MiSight® 1 Day Contact Lenses for Children in Lake Stevens
MiSight® 1 day contact lenses by CooperVision® correct nearsightedness while helping slow myopia progression.
The FDA approved these soft lenses for children ages 8 to 12 at the start of treatment who meet specific prescription and eye health requirements. Their dual-focus design corrects blurry distance vision while helping slow the excessive eye growth associated with myopia.
Are MiSight® Contact Lenses Right for Your Child?
MiSight® may suit children who want to enjoy sports and daily activities without glasses.
Your child wears a fresh pair each day and discards the lenses after removal. There are no reusable lenses to clean or store.
Safe wear requires proper handling, clean hands, and following the prescribed wearing schedule.
During a consultation, we'll assess your child's prescription, eye health, and readiness for contacts. We'll also explain follow-up care and what treatment can realistically achieve.
Stellest® Glasses for Childhood Myopia
Stellest® lenses by Essilor® offer a glasses-based option for slowing childhood myopia.
Their specially designed lenslets change how light focuses in the eye, helping slow the eye growth linked to nearsightedness. This design is known as Highly Aspherical Lenslet Target (H.A.L.T.) technology.
The FDA authorized Stellest® lenses for children ages 6 to 12 when treatment begins.
Can Stellest® Lenses Slow Myopia?
Clinical studies show that Stellest® lenses can slow myopia progression while correcting distance vision. Results vary, and regular eye exams remain important.
If your child prefers glasses, ask our Lake Stevens team about Stellest® availability and whether the lenses are suitable for your child.
Your Child's Myopia Care at Lake Stevens Vision Clinic
Lake Stevens Vision Clinic partners with Treehouse Eyes to provide myopia management for local children and families.
Your child's first evaluation includes a review of their prescription history, eye health, and risk factors. We'll explain the findings and discuss treatment choices that fit their needs and daily routine.
Myopia management often continues for several years. Follow-up visits help us monitor changes and adjust treatment when needed.
We encourage parents to ask questions throughout treatment. At each visit, we'll explain what the measurements show and what they mean for your child's care.
What Results Can You Expect From Myopia Treatment?
Clinical studies have shown that treatments such as MiSight® contact lenses and Stellest® eyeglass lenses can slow myopia progression. However, results vary, and no treatment can guarantee that your child's prescription will stop changing.
During follow-up visits, your child's eye doctor will check their prescription and eye growth to assess their response and decide if the treatment plan needs adjusting.
Is My Child at Risk of Myopia?
Family history and daily habits can affect a child's risk of developing nearsightedness.
Children with nearsighted parents face a higher risk. More outdoor time may help reduce the chance of developing myopia, although it does not replace prescribed treatment.
The Treehouse Eyes myopia risk assessment can help identify factors worth discussing with an eye doctor. Only an eye exam can confirm whether your child has myopia.
Take the Next Step in Managing Your Child's Myopia
If your child's glasses prescription keeps getting stronger, a myopia consultation can help you understand what may be causing the changes and which treatments could help.
Families in Lake Stevens and nearby communities, including Marysville, Everett, and Snohomish, can turn to Lake Stevens Vision Clinic for myopia management through Treehouse Eyes.
Schedule a consultation with our Lake Stevens team to discuss your child's vision and treatment options.
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Where to Find Us
Treehouse Eyes - Lake Stevens
515 WA-9 NE STE 104,
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
