Soft Multifocal Contact Lenses: A Myopia Management Solution
Is your child having difficulty seeing distant objects clearly due to myopia? Traditional glasses or contact lenses may correct visual acuity, but they don't address the underlying issue of eye elongation.
At Premier Eye Center, we recognize the potential risks associated with myopia progression, including sight-threatening conditions like macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and glaucoma. Our myopia management program includes the use of soft multifocal contact lenses.
Soft multifocal contact lenses feature three prescriptions in a single lens, catering to near, intermediate, and far distances.
Breathable and flexible materials enable these lenses to offer a comfortable and healthy fit for older children and teens.
Children aged eight and above, including those with varying levels of astigmatism, can benefit from these lenses that are FDA-approved.
Slowing Myopia Progression
You can wear soft multifocal lenses during the day to provide clear vision without needing glasses. Beyond correcting distance vision, their design offers a unique advantage.
By allowing light rays to focus in front of the retina rather than directly onto it, these lenses provide subtle feedback to the brain, halting the elongation of the eye. The result is slowed or stopped myopia progression.
Children who wear soft multifocal contact lenses often experience a significant reduction in the rapid worsening of their prescription.
Comprehensive Myopia Management at Premier Eye Center
Your child's journey with soft multifocal contact lenses begins with a thorough assessment by Dr. Lawrence A. Filak Jr. This evaluation includes an examination of myopia extent, corneal shape, and refractive error. Following the assessment, Dr. Lawrence A. Filak Jr. tailors a myopia management plan, and patients and parents are encouraged to ask any questions.
If you choose soft multifocal contact lenses, Dr. Lawrence A. Filak Jr. determines precise prescription adjustments, ensuring a comfortable and correct fit for your child. The immediate improvement in vision is just the beginning. Over time, these lenses can significantly slow or even halt myopia progression, reducing the long-term risks to your child's vision.
Ready for Personalized Myopia Management?
Whether your child is already dealing with myopia or it's time for their annual checkup, take the proactive step toward their visual well-being. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Lawrence A. Filak Jr. at Premier Eye Center today to explore the benefits of soft multifocal contact lenses and our comprehensive myopia management program.