To monitor and assess the efficacy of the treatment, all our young patients undergo an extensive vision evaluation, provided by Dr. Takeia Locke. This includes:
Axial length and retinal shape measurements
Cycloplegic axial and peripheral autorefraction
Corneal topography and choroidal thickness measurements
Lifestyle questionnaire (including how much near work and outdoor activity they engage in per day/week)
Discussion of the results
Development of a personalized treatment plan
At Myopia Control Center At Family Eye Care Center of Atlanta, we provide our patients with effective, customized treatment to control the progression of myopia. By stopping or slowing down the progression of myopia, we reduce long-term risks to best ensure that your child enjoys the world with healthy eyes throughout his or her life.
Myopia Control Center At Family Eye Care Center of Atlanta serves patients in Buckhead, Atlanta, Vinings, Brookhaven, and throughout Georgia.
Soft Multifocal Contacts For Myopia Management
Soft multifocal lenses can be used to halt the eye elongation responsible for myopia. This not only corrects your child’s vision, but also slows or stops myopia from progressing altogether.Orthokeratology for Myopia Control in Kids
Orthokeratology, also known as “ortho-k”, is a safe and effective method of correcting vision while slowing the progression of myopia in children. If you are the parent of a nearsighted child, learn how ortho-k can also help preserve your child’s eye health.Atropine Therapy for Myopia Management
Atropine therapy are prescription eye drops that have been shown to stop or slow down the progression of myopia (nearsightedness).Ortho-K Lenses | What Is the Cost of Great Vision?
Ortho-k contact lenses are among the finest contact lenses on the market, made with superior quality materials and completely personalized to each eye for an exclusively customized visual experience. Their cost, while higher than standard lenses, are worth it in the long run. Here’s why.Orthokeratology for Athletes
Ortho-k overnight lenses provide a perfect solution for athletes with myopia. They eliminate the need for wearing glasses or contact lenses during the day while ensuring stable, clear vision and safety when playing sports.Can Too Much Screen Time Impact Children’s Health and Vision?
The overuse of digital media in today’s day and age is not without concern, especially for children. While these devices have improved our lives in many ways, certain physical and mental problems can result from overexposure to screens. By following the following measures and tips, you’ll keep your tech-savvy child seeing clearly and feeling healthy.Vision Correction
Vision Correction is used to correct refractive errors such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism (when light enters the eye incorrectly), or presbyopia (farsightedness due to aging). Read on to learn all about surgery-free vision correction.Myopia Management Blog
Keep Up-To-Date with our Myopia Management Blog!How Is Myopia Dangerous? Isn’t It Just Inconvenient?
Myopia progression in children dramatically increases the risk of developing serious eye conditions later in life, such as cataracts, retinal detachments, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.Ortho-K, a Little Known Contact Lens Alternative for Athletes
Ortho-k overnight lenses provide a perfect solution for athletes with myopia. They eliminate the need for wearing glasses or contact lenses during the day while ensuring stable, clear vision and safety when playing sports.Myopia Management Resources
The prevalence of myopia in the world is growing at high rates. Scientists are researching the reasons and treatment methods all over the world. Find here a list of recent relevant studies concerning myopia management.Ortho-k in Myopia Management Resources
Myopia Management Quiz
Take the Myopia Questionnaire to assess the symptoms of your eyes that could be hindering the quality of your vision.