Myopia Management

What Is Myopia (Nearsightedness)?

Myopia is when children can see clearly up close but have difficulty seeing at a distance. You may notice your child:

• Squinting to see far away

• Sitting very close to screens

• Struggling to see the board at school

• Complaining of blurry distance vision

Myopia happens when the eye grows too long from front to back. As the eye elongates, the risk for serious eye diseases later in life increases, including retinal detachment, glaucoma, early cataracts, and myopic macular degeneration.

This is why parents in Salt Lake are searching for myopia control treatment, not just stronger glasses.

Why Myopia Management Is So Important for Children in Salt Lake

Without treatment, myopia typically worsens every year throughout childhood. The higher the prescription, the greater the lifetime risk to vision.

Studies show that slowing myopia progression by even 1 diopter can significantly reduce the risk of future eye disease.

That’s why myopia management at Kings Peak Vision in Salt Lake focuses on slowing eye growth while your child is still developing.

Stellest™ Lenses — Now Available in Salt Lake

We are proud to offer the Essilor Stellest Lens in our Salt Lake office.

These breakthrough lenses use highly aspherical lenslet technology to send a signal that slows eye growth while still providing clear vision. Clinical studies show Stellest lenses can slow myopia progression by up to 67% compared to regular glasses.

Why parents in Salt Lake love Stellest lenses:

• Looks like normal glasses

• No contacts or eye drops required

• Comfortable and easy for kids to wear

• Non-invasive and simple

• Science-backed results

If your child already wears glasses, this is often the easiest and most effective myopia control option available.

Other Myopia Control Options We Offer in Salt Lake

Every child’s eyes are different, so we customize treatment plans based on your child’s needs.
Ortho-K (Orthokeratology)

Overnight lenses gently reshape the eye while your child sleeps. Kids wake up seeing clearly all day without glasses or contacts. This option is especially popular for athletes and active children and is very effective for myopia control.

Low-Dose Atropine Eye Drops

Nightly drops help relax the eye’s focusing system and slow the elongation that causes myopia to worsen. This treatment is often used alone or combined with other therapies.

Multifocal Glasses and Contact Lenses

Specialty lenses designed to reduce eye strain and create a peripheral focus pattern that slows eye growth over time.

Signs Your Child May Need Myopia Management

Parents in Salt Lake often notice:

• Prescription increasing every year

• Squinting or frequent headaches

• Holding devices very close

• Difficulty seeing far away

• Falling behind at school or avoiding sports

These are early signs it’s time for a myopia management evaluation.

Schedule a Myopia Management Consultation in Salt Lake

If your child’s nearsightedness is getting worse, early treatment is key.

Call Kings Peak Vision today to schedule a myopia management consultation in Salt Lake and learn if Stellest lenses, Ortho-K, atropine drops, or multifocal lenses are right for your child.

​​​​​​​We are proud to provide the most advanced myopia control treatments in Salt Lake, Utah to help protect your child’s vision for life.