Myopia, or nearsightedness, often progresses as children grow. Bettner Vision provides structured myopia management for children and teens in north Colorado Springs, offering ortho-k, MiSight® daily soft lenses, and low-dose atropine.
Myopia Management in Colorado Springs
What Myopia Is & Why It Progresses in Children
Myopia occurs when the eye focuses images in front of the retina instead of directly on it, causing distant objects to appear blurry. Many families first notice it when a child squints during class, moves closer to the board, or requires stronger eyeglasses each year.
If prescription changes accelerate, our Bettner Vision optometrists in Colorado Springs evaluate how quickly the shift is occurring, how it affects learning and sports, and whether a myopia management plan is appropriate. This approach provides parents with clear, practical guidance rather than simply updating glasses as the prescription increases.
How We Evaluate & Track Myopia Progession
A myopia consultation begins with a comprehensive eye exam to measure your child’s prescription accurately and assess eye health. We compare current results with prior prescription changes to determine whether progression is mild, moderate, or more rapid than expected.
We also review daily habits common in this region, screen use for schoolwork, reading load, outdoor time, and sports participation to better understand how these factors relate to your child’s visual demands.
Follow-up visits are scheduled at recommended intervals to monitor changes, adjust treatment when necessary, and provide parents with consistent updates.
Common Signs Your Child’s Myopia Is Progressing
Parents often seek evaluation when they notice:
- More frequent prescription changes
- Increasing difficulty seeing the board at school
- Sitting closer to screens or the television
- Complaints of blurry distance vision during sports or classroom activities
- Eye strain or headaches related to distance viewing
These observations can help determine whether myopia management should be considered.
Myopia Management Options at Bettner Vision
We offer three evidence-based approaches that may be used individually or in combination, depending on your child’s age, prescription, and exam findings.
Ortho-k lenses are worn overnight to gently reshape the front surface of the eye. Children remove the lenses in the morning and typically see clearly throughout the day without daytime contacts or glasses. This option is helpful for active children who participate in sports or prefer not to wear lenses during the day.
MiSight® lenses are worn during the day and are designed specifically for children with myopia. As part of a structured program, they help correct vision while supporting efforts to slow prescription changes.
Low-dose atropine eye drops are used in the evening and may be recommended alone or alongside other options. This approach is well suited for children who are not candidates for contacts or families who prefer a drop-based treatment.
Your eye doctor explains how each choice works, how it fits your child’s routine, and the level of follow-up required. We emphasize realistic expectations, focusing on slowing progression rather than promising to prevent myopia entirely.
A Clear Path for Managing Your Child’s Nearsightedness
Families in North Colorado Springs rely on Bettner Vision for structured, long-term guidance when a child’s prescription continues to increase. If you are concerned about how quickly your child’s nearsightedness is progressing, our team can evaluate your child's eyes, review appropriate options, and outline a plan that fits your child’s comfort level and daily routine.