Pediatric Exams & Myopia Control

Healthy Vision Starts Early

At Elevated Eyecare, we believe that clear, comfortable vision is essential for your child’s development, learning, and confidence. Our pediatric eye care services are designed to ensure your child’s eyes are healthy and developing properly—while our specialized myopia control programs help slow the progression of nearsightedness to protect their long-term vision.

Why Pediatric Eye Care Matters

Many vision issues begin in childhood but may go unnoticed without a professional eye exam. Children often don’t realize they’re seeing poorly, which can lead to struggles in school, sports, and social development.

We recommend:

• First eye exam between 6–12 months

• Annual exams starting at age 3, or sooner if symptoms arise

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Our gentle, kid-friendly exams screen for:

• Refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism)

• Eye teaming and focusing issues

• Amblyopia (lazy eye)

• Strabismus (eye turn)

• Eye health and developmental milestones
  

What Is Myopia?

Myopia (nearsightedness) causes blurry distance vision and typically develops in school-aged children. Left untreated, it can progress rapidly and increase the risk of future eye diseases such as glaucoma, retinal detachment, and macular degeneration.

Signs of myopia in children may include:
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• Squinting or frequent eye rubbing

• Holding screens or books very close

• Complaints of headaches or blurry vision

• Difficulty seeing the board at school

• Reduced performance in sports or class activities

Myopia Control Options

At Elevated Eyecare, we offer evidence-based strategies to help slow the progression of myopia:

Orthokeratology (Ortho-K):
Specialized overnight contact lenses that gently reshape the cornea while your child sleeps, allowing clear vision during the day without the need for glasses or daytime contacts.

Soft Myopia Control Contact Lenses:
Daytime soft contact lenses are specifically designed to reduce the rate of myopia progression.

Atropine Eye Drops:
Low-dose medicated drops applied nightly to slow down eye growth and limit worsening myopia.

Custom Vision Therapy Plans:
Tailored programs to address focusing and eye coordination problems that may contribute to visual discomfort or academic difficulties

Why Choose Elevated Eyecare

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• Experienced pediatric eye care professionals

• Personalized treatment plans for every child 

• State-of-the-art diagnostic tools and technologies 

• Ongoing education and support for families 

• Warm, child-friendly environment

Schedule Your Child’s Eye Exam Today

Your child deserves the best start in life—with healthy vision to support their future. Whether you’re scheduling a first eye exam or seeking expert care for myopia control, our team at Elevated Eyecare is here to help.

Call us today at (303) 284-9889 or book online to schedule your visit.