The Impact of Myopia and Myopia Control
As your child grows and develops, so do their eyes. Their vision is essential to how they learn and develop, and the prevalence of myopia can affect their success both in and outside of the classroom.
Myopia affects nearly 30% of Americans, and that number is projected to increase by the year 2050. Because of its growing concern, we’re passionate about providing personalized control solutions for our patients. Regularly scheduled eye exams for your little one are an important step in lowering the risk of vision complications in the future. Book your child’s next eye exam today.
What Is Myopia?
Myopia, also called nearsightedness, means your child can see close-up objects clearly, but distant objects appear blurry. It happens when the eye grows too long or the cornea is too curved, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it.
Myopia often develops in childhood as the eyes grow. Regular comprehensive eye exams are essential to monitor your child’s vision, detect early signs of myopia, and identify other refractive errors.
We also offer a number of control methods, such as MiSight lenses and atropine drops, to slow progression.
High Myopia and Eye Health
High myopia, usually defined as a prescription of -6.00 diopters or more, carries a higher risk of serious eye conditions later in life. These can include retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts. Early detection and regular monitoring are essential to protect your child’s long-term vision and overall eye health.
Our team works with you to identify high myopia early and develop a personalized plan to slow its progression and reduce the risk of complications.
The Link Between Vision and Learning
Clear vision is essential for your child’s learning and development. Children rely on their eyes for reading, classroom activities, sports, and social interaction. Even mild undetected vision problems can impact focus, comprehension, and academic performance.
By monitoring your child’s vision and managing myopia, we help them see clearly, feel confident, and perform their best in school and everyday life.
Our Myopia Management Solutions
Controlling your child’s myopia is essential to the health and future of their vision. If myopia is left untreated, it can lead to further sight-threatening issues such as glaucoma, cataracts, or retinal detachment.
After assessing your child’s unique eyes and understanding their individual needs and lifestyle, our doctors will develop a customized myopia control plan. Myopia management methods can include specialty contact lenses and eye drops.
MiSight 1 day lenses by CooperVision are single-use contact lenses that provide the wearer with clear vision while simultaneously slowing the elongation of the eye. They work by using 2 zones, a treatment zone that creates myopic defocus and a correction zone that corrects the refractive error.
These contact lenses can be worn throughout the day by children as young as 8 years of age.
Corneal refractive therapy (CRT) is an overnight, noninvasive myopia control solution. It involves wearing rigid gas-permeable contact lenses that are designed to gently reshape the cornea while you sleep.
The reshaping of the cornea will provide you and your child with temporary clear vision during the day, eliminating the need for glasses or other corrective lenses.
Low-dose atropine eye drops have been shown to be an effective solution for myopia progression by relaxing the eye’s focusing mechanisms. The dosage prescribed will depend on your child’s unique needs.
Atropine eye drops are usually administered at bedtime.
Preserve the Future of Your Child’s Vision
If myopia is impacting how your child learns, plays, and sees the world, the optometrists at McCauley Celin Eyecare Associates are here to help. We can address your concerns and answer any questions you may have about your child’s vision.
Schedule your child’s next comprehensive exam today and discover the benefits of our myopia control solutions.
Our Services: Caring for Your Vision at Every Stage
Convenient Locations Around Pittsburgh
Wexford
We’re located on Brooktree Road in the Brooktree Center Office Park. If you have trouble finding us, please give us a call.
Hours of Operation
Closed for lunch 12:40 pm to 1:40 pm
Perrysville
We’re located on Brooktree Find us just off Perry Highway next to Allegheny North Veterinary Hospital. Give us a call if you have any trouble locating our office.
Hours of Operation
Closed for lunch 12:40 pm to 1:40 pm
Gibsonia
Our practice is located just off William Flinn Highway. Give us a call if you have any problems finding us.
Hours of Operation
Closed for lunch 12:40 pm to 1:40 pm
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Our Patients are Saying
I cannot say enough about how kind and helpful the staff is. The office and exam rooms are clean, comfortable and updated. Dr. Frank Celin was professional, personable and knowledgeable about my eye conditions nystagmus and strabismus. He took his time and treated me with care. The staff spent at least an hour helping me pick out and narrow down frames from a great, selection. After trying a few different ophthalmologists over the years, I feel very comfortable in Dr. Celin’s care and will be going back.
Michelle R
With 3 office locations it is ideal for selecting an appointment time and area that is convenient for you. The staff at each office are helpful, knowledgeable, friendly and ready to help when you need it. The doctors are professional yet friendly, thorough yet timely. If you haven’t gone to this practice, go. McCauley, Celin Eyegroup I think leads the area for excellence in Eyecare!
Deb M
My experiences have always been more than anticipated. The staff and doctors continue to do more than ever expected. Interested in a patients view/treatment at their offices and exceptional frames. I have family from out of town who book their appointments here because they feel their care is in best hands from lasik info and contacts to their frames and lenses. Still the best!
Anonymous
I switched from Dr. Prazer (and his own practice) to Dr. Caitlin McCauley when I had to change insurance several years ago. I was reluctant to switch, but I soon found that Dr. McCauley was just as wonderful and knowledgeable.
Anonymous
Everyone is so nice in their offices. The other day I kept the office person on the phone for the longest time trying to find the best appt time. She never even flinched! I felt so bad wasting her time but she made me feel so comfortable. Exceptional selection of glasses, and seriously sincere staff and physicians. I would recommend them to anyone. I chose this office after a bad experience with a local competing office and I am quite please with my choice!
Lindsi D
They have 3 local offices was extensive hours. They can even accommodate patients on evenings and weekends! I saw Dr. Robert McCauley. I found him to be very pleasant and knowledgeable. The waiting room is very clean and brightly lit. As I went in the evening it was nice and quiet. It almost doesn’t matter though. Both times that I went I was taken promptly and even a little early! I only went for my contacts so I don’t have any comments regarding their frames department, but I will be sure to come back once I need new glasses.
Jenny C
I have been coming here for years and not once has any visit been below fantastic service. My appointments have been on time and I’m usually in and out within an hour. I once tried to visit a new eye doctor where I worked out of convenience and it was a terrible mistake. No matter what section of town I live in, I will always make it a mission to keep my business here.
Douglas D
This is the best most thorough place you can go for eye care. The selection of glasses frames is excellent and you can be sure you are getting a thorough eye exam. The staff are friendly professional and we’ll informed.
Judy R
Terrific practice! Relocated last year from the east coast and a friend suggested this group. Dr. Lindsay and her team are highly skilled professionals, who genuinely have their patients best interests. I appreciate Dr. Lindsays’ sincere effort ensuring the eyewear I choose will meet my professional and personal needs. Awesome Doctor!
Robert D
Beyond helpful and patient. Dr. Lindsay is amazing and was able to find a pair of contacts for me to wear after 10+ years of being stuck wearing only glasses. The entire staff, and Dennis in particular, are always there for you if you ever need anything. A++ service.
Anthony N
Fantastic office right down to the staff! Dr Lindsay was so wonderful ! Very attentive to a problem I was having , took the time to explain everything to me very thoroughly and truly showed she cared !
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