Myopia Management Program Details

A Smarter Approach to Managing Nearsightedness in Children

Myopia (nearsightedness) is more than just blurry distance vision—it’s a progressive condition that can impact your child’s long-term eye health.

At Dean Amundsen Optometry, we take a proactive, medically driven approach to slowing myopia progression, helping protect your child’s vision now and in the future.

Myopia Management

Why Managing Myopia Early Matters

Myopia is becoming increasingly common, often developing earlier and progressing faster in children. As the prescription increases, so does the risk of serious eye conditions later in life, including:

  • Retinal detachment
  • Glaucoma
  • Myopic macular degeneration

Standard glasses and contacts do not slow progression—they only correct vision.

Our goal is different:
→ Slow the progression of myopia and reduce long-term risk

Experience You Can Trust

Dr. Amundsen has several years of hands-on experience managing myopia in children, working closely with families to create customized, results-driven treatment plans.

What sets our practice apart:

  • Extensive clinical experience—not a one-size-fits-all program
  • Ongoing monitoring and adjustment of treatment
  • A focus on long-term outcomes, not just short-term vision

A Customized Approach — Not Just One Solution

Every child’s eyes are different. That’s why we offer multiple proven myopia management options, rather than relying on a single treatment.

Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)

Custom-designed overnight lenses that gently reshape the eye.

  • Clear vision during the day without glasses or contacts
  • Ideal for sports and active lifestyles
  • Fully customized using detailed corneal mapping

Soft Myopia Control Contact Lenses

Specialized lenses designed to both correct vision and slow progression.

  • Comfortable and easy to adapt to
  • Great for first-time contact lens wearers

Atropine Eye Drops

Low-dose prescription drops used nightly.

  • Simple, non-invasive option
  • Can be used alone or combined with other treatments

Advanced Technology for Better Results

We utilize advanced diagnostic technology not typically found in all practices to deliver more precise care:

  • Medmont Corneal Topography for detailed corneal mapping
  • A-Scan Ultrasound to measure eye length and monitor myopia progression over time
  • Data-driven monitoring to adjust treatment early and effectively

Tracking eye growth is especially important, as myopia progression is directly linked to changes in eye length—not just prescription changes.

How Our Process Works

  1. Comprehensive Myopia Evaluation
     We assess your child’s vision, eye health, and risk factors.
  2. Personalized Treatment Plan
     We recommend the best option (or combination) based on your child’s needs and lifestyle.
  3. Ongoing Monitoring & Adjustments
     Regular follow-ups allow us to track progression and optimize results.

Who Should Consider Myopia Management?

Myopia management is recommended for:

  • Children with increasing nearsightedness
  • Kids whose prescription changes year to year
  • Children with a family history of myopia
  • Active kids who want freedom from glasses

Start Early. Protect Their Future Vision.

The earlier we begin managing myopia, the more effective treatment can be. If your child’s prescription is increasing, now is the time to act.

Frequently Asked Questions

Myopia management can begin on children younger than age 5 if needed. The earlier we intervene, the more effective treatment tends to be.

If your child’s prescription is increasing each year, or if there is a family history of nearsightedness, they are likely a good candidate. A comprehensive evaluation will determine the best approach.

Yes. The treatments we offer—including Ortho-K, soft contact lenses, and low-dose atropine—are well-studied and widely used. We monitor patients closely to ensure safety and effectiveness.

The goal is to slow progression, not necessarily eliminate glasses altogether. Some treatments, like Ortho-K, can provide clear daytime vision without glasses, but results vary by patient.

Myopia management is typically continued throughout the years when myopia is progressing (often into the teenage years), with adjustments made along the way.

Most myopia management treatments are considered elective and may not be fully covered by insurance. We’ll review all costs and options with you before starting treatment.

Yes. In some cases, combining treatments (such as atropine with contact lenses) may provide better control. We customize each plan based on your child’s needs.

Schedule a Myopia Consultation

We’ll walk you through your options and build a plan tailored specifically to your child.

Call (805) 482-1136 or use our contact form to schedule an appointment with us.