Myopia Management
Our Myopia Management Offerings
Our doctors create personalized treatment plans that may include one or more of the following:
Specialty Contact Lenses for Myopia Control
Designed to gently reshape or redirect light to slow eye growth.
Treatment options may include:
- Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) – Overnight lenses that reshape the cornea while your child sleeps
- Daily soft multifocal contact lenses
These lenses have been shown to reduce myopia progression in many children.
Low-Dose Atropine Therapy
A safe, prescription eye drop used nightly to slow the progression of myopia.
Benefits include:
- Easy to use
- Effective for a wide range of children
- Minimal side effects
- Often used in combination with specialty lenses for added benefit
Stellest® Lenses for Myopia Control
Essilor® Stellest® lenses are specially designed eyeglass lenses that provide clear vision while helping slow the progression of myopia and excessive eye growth.
Benefits include:
- Worn like regular eyeglasses
- No contact lenses or eye drops required
- Comfortable and easy for children to use
- FDA-authorized
- May be used alone or as part of a personalized myopia-management plan
In the clinical study reviewed by the FDA, children wearing Stellest lenses experienced an average of 71% less myopia progression and 53% less eye growth over two years compared with children wearing traditional single-vision lenses.
MiSight® 1 Day Contact Lenses for Myopia Control
MiSight® 1 day lenses are specially designed soft contact lenses that provide clear distance vision while helping slow the progression of myopia and excessive eye growth.
Benefits include:
- Comfortable daily disposable lenses
- A fresh, clean pair is used each day
- No overnight wear, cleaning, or storage required
- Freedom from glasses during sports and other activities
- FDA-approved for eligible children
- May be used alone or as part of a personalized myopia-management plan
In the clinical study reviewed by the FDA, children wearing MiSight lenses experienced an average of 59% less myopia progression and 52% less eye growth over three years compared with children wearing traditional single-vision contact lenses.
Lifestyle & Visual Environment Counseling
Daily habits significantly impact myopia progression.
Our team provides guidance on:
- Healthy outdoor time
- Limiting prolonged near work
- Balanced visual habits
- Reducing digital eye strain
- Small changes can make a big difference.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
Myopia Management may benefit children who:
- Are showing early signs of nearsightedness
- Have rapidly changing prescriptions
- Have parents or siblings with myopia
- Spend much of their day using screens or reading
- Have risk factors for progressive myopia
Early detection leads to better outcomes—many children start treatment between ages 6–14.
What Parents Can Expect
- Comprehensive myopia evaluation
- Personalized treatment plan
- Ongoing monitoring every few months
- Education and support for the whole family
- A partner in your child’s long-term vision health
Our goal is to help your child maintain the clearest vision possible—now and into adulthood.
Why Choose Wyomissing Optometric Center?
- Experienced doctors trained in advanced myopia control
- Evidence-based treatment methods
- Family-friendly care
- Strong track record in pediatric eye health
- Collaborative approach with parents
We help protect your child’s vision with individualized, compassionate care.





