Is Your Child’s Prescription Changing Too Quickly? It Might Be Time for Myopia Control

It can feel alarming when your child’s eyeglass prescription changes more than once a year. You might notice them holding screens closer, sitting right up against the TV, or struggling to see the board at school. As an experienced eye doctor in Berkeley, Dr. Faiza Dossa and our team are here to help parents understand what’s happening and how advanced myopia management can help protect your child’s long-term eye health.

What Is Myopia & Why Does It Progress?

Myopia (nearsightedness) occurs when the eye grows longer than normal, causing distant objects to appear blurry. While it’s common for prescriptions to shift during childhood, rapid changes may indicate that the eye is elongating too quickly. This increases the risk of serious conditions later in life, including retinal detachment, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.

With modern lifestyles involving more screens and less outdoor time, children today develop myopia earlier and at faster rates than ever before. That’s why early intervention is key.

Signs Your Child’s Prescription Is Changing Too Quickly

You may notice:

•           Frequent complaints of blurry distance vision

•           Squinting or eye strain when looking far away

•           Sitting close to screens or books

•           Multiple prescription updates within a year

•           Headaches, fatigue, or decreased performance in school

If you’re noticing these symptoms, it may be time to explore proactive myopia control options.

Myopia Management Options Available in Berkeley

Dr. Faiza Dossa offers several advanced treatments designed to slow eye growth and help preserve your child’s vision:

•           Ortho-K (Orthokeratology): Custom-designed contact lenses gently reshape the cornea overnight, allowing clear daytime vision without glasses. Ortho-K has been shown to slow myopia progression while eliminating the need for daytime lenses—perfect for active kids.

•           MiSight Soft Contact Lenses: As the first FDA-approved contact lens for myopia control in children, MiSight lenses help correct vision while slowing eye elongation. They’re worn during the day like standard soft lenses.

•           Atropine Eye Drops: Low-dose atropine drops are a simple, well-researched treatment used nightly to reduce the rate of myopia advancement. They are often paired with glasses or contacts for full correction.

Every child’s eyes are unique, and so is their myopia progression. Dr. Dossa tailors a comprehensive treatment plan based on your child’s age, visual needs, lifestyle, and risk factors. We’ll carefully track changes over time using advanced imaging and growth measurements so we can make timely adjustments and protect your child’s vision as they grow.

Schedule a Myopia Control Consultation Today

Your child’s eyesight is constantly developing - and so is the science behind preserving it. If their prescription seems to be changing too fast, now is the right time to take action. Effective myopia control today can lead to clearer, healthier vision for decades to come.

Contact Lunettes du Monde Optometry to schedule a pediatric eye exam and learn more about our advanced myopia management options. Visit our office in Berkeley, California, or call (510) 559-8181 to book an appointment today.