Myopia Management
Structured care for growing eyes and clear guidance for the parents who support them.
Explore A Long-Term Plan for Your Child's Nearsightedness
Myopia (nearsightedness) often develops in childhood and can progress quickly during school-age years. We provide measured, clinical myopia management programs for children and teens, designed to help slow that progression.
Our role is simple: monitor changes clearly, offer evidence-based options, and adjust the plan when it makes sense. We don’t oversell. And we don’t rush parents into decisions.
What Our Myopia Management Plans Include
Myopia management is more than a stronger pair of glasses each year. It’s a structured approach to slowing prescription changes that may lead to higher long-term risk of complications like retinal thinning, glaucoma, or early cataracts.
A typical program may include:
How Do You Know if Your Child Is a Candidate for Myopia Management?
Early intervention allows us to build a baseline and adjust treatment as needed. But even in later stages, measured care can still make a difference.
We typically recommend myopia management for children or teens who:
Frequent Prescription Changes
Myopia management is recommended for children or teens whose prescriptions continue to worsen, especially if changes are noticed at every annual eye exam.
Family History of Myopia
Kids with one or both parents who are nearsighted are at higher risk. Early intervention can help slow progression and protect long-term vision.
Early Diagnosis or High Screen Time
Children diagnosed before age 10 or those who spend hours on near work—like reading or screen use—may benefit from proactive myopia control strategies.
Measuring What Matters for Your Child’s Eyes
We track changes in their prescription, monitor comfort and visual performance, and evaluate how their eyes respond to treatment. If they're using low-dose atropine, MiSight lenses, or another form of myopia control, we assess effectiveness through both clinical testing and real-world feedback.
Because no two children respond exactly the same way, we adjust their care based on progress, not a preset schedule. You’ll always know what we’re tracking, why it matters, and when to expect changes.
Available at All James Tracey Eye Care Locations
Myopia management is offered at all James Tracey Eye Care locations in Wyckoff, Woodcliff Lake, Midland Park, and Midtown Manhattan. Each clinic provides the same calm setting, consistent follow-up, and care designed around long-term relationships.