- Loveland, OH
- 513.428.2020
Myopia Control & Management in Loveland
Book AppointmentBeing Mindful of Myopia
Studies show that myopia is increasing in the United States. Better known as nearsightedness, myopia is a refractive error that makes long-distance vision blurry. It occurs when the eye changes shape, preventing light from reaching the retina properly. This can be the product of an eye that is too long or a curvature of the cornea that is too steep.
Our optometry clinic puts extra care into identifying myopia in your child. Most major changes in the eye occur between the ages of 6 and 18, so myopia is an area we focus on during a children’s eye exam.
Causes & Symptoms of Myopia
The Causes
- Myopia often occurs naturally as a hereditary condition. Over 30% of Americans are affected by some form of myopia. But other factors can contribute:
- Near-vision work like heavy reading or time on a computer
- NIght time conditions that make focusing more difficult
The Symptoms
Since nearsightedness results in weak long-distance vision, the most obvious sign of myopia is blurry distant objects. But other more subtle signs can include:
- Constant squinting
- Perpetual headaches and eye fatigue
- Eye pain
Correcting Myopia Carefully
There is no cure for myopia, and we can’t fully stop it from occurring. But there are several ways to mitigate its effects and slow its development. Comprehensive eye exams at 2020 EyeCare include a full survey of your child’s eyes’ shape and the curvature of their cornea.
Depending on your child’s age and the severity of myopia, we can suggest several eye care strategies.
Specialty Contact Lenses
Special contact lenses can provide a corrective solution for myopia. Although they require additional testing and fitting, the right contacts can slow down myopia progression, too. 2020 EyeCare offers CooperVision MiSight Contact Lenses, which are specially designed for children with myopia.
These lenses not only correct nearsightedness but control myopia in young people. Part of the lens accounts for a refractive correction, like any prescription contact. But an added feature of this technology is the use of concentric rings within the contact lens to focus light at the right place on the retina. This can reduce the progress of myopia development.
Myopia Controlling Eyeglasses
Some manufacturers have developed spectacle lenses that aim to slow down myopia, as well as correcting refractive errors. Certain studies have shown less myopia progression with the use of specialty myopia controlling eyeglass lenses. Our eye care team can inform you of recommended options during a lens selection and frame fitting.
Our Location
Find our office in the shopping plaza on the corner of Fields Ertel Road and Montgomery Road. We’re in between the Cricket Wireless and Cosmo Prof, and there is ample free parking available in the plaza.
Our Address
9553 Fields Ertel RdLoveland, OH 45140
Contact Information
- Phone: 513.428.2020
- Email: [email protected]
Hours of Operation
Monday
9 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday
9 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday
10 AM – 6 PM
Thursday
9 AM – 1 PM
Friday
9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday
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Sunday
Closed
*We’re now open 1 Saturday a month! Please call ahead for availability.
Our Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Comprehensive eye exams are the first step towards maintaining good ocular health and vision for as long as you can, and we can make that happen.
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Dry eye disease can make performing everyday activities extremely uncomfortable. At 2020 Eyecare Ohio, we can help you find relief.
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If you’re tired of dealing with glasses or contacts, LASIK may be a good option to consider, and we’ll be there with you every step of the way.
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2020 Eyecare Ohio
- 9553 Fields Ertel Rd
- Loveland, OH 45140
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P: 513.428.2020
[email protected]