Myopia Management for Pediatric Patients in Willowbrook
Is your child struggling to see the board at school?
Do they squint their eyes while watching TV?
Or maybe they complain of headaches after screen time?
Does Your Child Need Myopia Management in Illinois?
Is your child struggling to see the board at school? Do they squint their eyes while watching TV? Or maybe they complain of headaches after screen time?
All of these are signs of nearsightedness (myopia), a common concern among kids. Nearsightedness, or myopia, is an eye condition where objects nearby are clear but objects far away are blurry. Myopia typically occurs because the eyeball grows too long during childhood. While the exact cause of myopia is still being researched, experts believe several factors contribute to its rise in children, including increased screen time, less time outdoors, and even genetics.
That’s why early detection and intervention are crucial. Myopia management can help slow the progression of nearsightedness and protect your child’s vision for the future.
Schedule a Complimentary Virtual Myopia Assessment or call 331-267-6723
Myopia Treatment Testimonials
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Treehouse Eyes offers specialized treatment to slow or stop the progression of your child’s myopia (nearsightedness).
Rosie on myopia treatment for her daughter
Mom Rosie talks about the importance of myopia treatment for her daughter and her experience at Treehouse Eyes.
What is Myopia Management?
What is Myopia Management?
Myopia management, also referred to as myopia control, is the use of specific treatments to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children. Myopia management is important because it may help reduce the risk of vision-threatening complications associated with high myopia later in life — including glaucoma, cataracts, retinal detachment, and even blindness.Why Eye Care Center Ltd for Your Child’s Myopia Care
At Eye Care Center Ltd in Willowbrook, we understand the concerns parents have when it comes to their child’s vision. That’s why we’ve partnered with Treehouse Eyes, the leading pediatric myopia program in the country. This partnership allows us to offer the most advanced treatment options and proven techniques to help slow the progression of nearsightedness in your child. Our comprehensive myopia management services help to:Slow myopia progression: Left untreated, myopia can worsen over time. Myopia management can help slow this progression, protecting your child’s vision for the future.
Reduce the risk of eye problems: Untreated high myopia can increase the risk of serious eye conditions later in life. Myopia management helps reduce this risk. Improve your child’s quality of life: Clear vision is essential for learning, playing sports, and enjoying everyday activities. Myopia management can help ensure your child experiences the world clearly.
Myopia management is for parents of children who agree that progressive myopia is more than a vision problem, but rather a real disease. Myopia Control is not to be taken lightly. Our Myopia Control programs require a vested interest to ensure compliance. They take time, financial investment, and patience.
Ready to see if your myopia management is right for your child? Schedule a Complimentary Virtual Myopia Assessment or call 331-267-6723
See our Frequently Asked Questions About Myopia Management for Children
Our Reviews
christine Iannantone
22:33 27 Dec 25
Extremely helpful staff!
Sal Reggio
01:48 17 Dec 25
Had a wonderful experience at Eye Care Center
Nour, once again gave me great service. I've known and have had the pleasure of Nour's assistance for a couple of years now. She helped me pick out new frames for my glasses. Can't wait to see them when they are ready. Thanks again for all your help!
Nour, once again gave me great service. I've known and have had the pleasure of Nour's assistance for a couple of years now. She helped me pick out new frames for my glasses. Can't wait to see them when they are ready. Thanks again for all your help!
Maria Boulahanis
02:15 26 Nov 25
Excellent eye care center! Super friendly staff! If you’re looking for great service and extremely thorough Eye Doctor , this office is superb!
Lisa Mangini
04:24 12 Nov 25
Very friendly and explained everything clearly. They even offered choices
Jan Balkus
23:37 26 Sep 25
Excellent bedside. Clean office
Response from the owner 22:25 09 Oct 25
Thank you Jan for your review! We appreciate you choosing Eye Care Center LTD and look forward to seeing you again soon!
bill white
22:54 10 Sep 25
Very professional explained everything very well.
Response from the owner 15:02 13 Sep 25
Thank you for the great review! We appreciate you!
Claudia Wolf
21:47 09 Sep 25
Very efficient and talented Dr and staff. Beautiful office as well.
Response from the owner 15:02 13 Sep 25
Thank you for the great review!
Laura Hua
01:26 05 Aug 25
Would recommend Dr. Jenna Bacerra to anyone of all ages! Previous eye doctors at corporate chains rushed through my eye exam but Dr. Bacerra described everything with great attention. My time went past 5 because I had so many questions but my dr. and the sweet lady that helped me with my paperwork reassured me it was okay 🙂
Response from the owner 03:22 28 Aug 25
Thank you so much Laura for your wonderful recommendation! We’re thrilled to hear that Dr. Bacerra took the time to thoroughly explain everything and answer all your questions. Providing personalized, unhurried care is very important to us. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Dr. Bacerra and our team. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
Bridgette Caldera
20:49 18 Jul 25
Everyone is very kind and they make sure you feel comfortable throughout the visit. Definitely recommend!
Response from the owner 19:51 23 Jul 25
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so glad to hear you felt comfortable and well cared for during your visit. It means a lot to our team — we truly appreciate your trust and support!
DisneyXtreme
17:31 02 Jul 25
Me and my wife needed an eye exam. Dr. Jenna Bacerra did an awesome job. She is very professional, answered all of our questions and explained every thing well. Thank You Dr. Bacerra for taking care of us along with the lady who helped us nicely in front.
Response from the owner 15:37 02 Jul 25
Thank you so much for your kind feedback!We’re thrilled to hear that you and your wife had such a positive experience with Dr. Bacerra. She—alongside Dr. Albina and Dr. Park—is deeply committed to providing thorough, thoughtful care, and it’s wonderful to know you felt well taken care of and had all your questions clearly answered.We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Nour, who assisted you—she’ll be so happy to hear that! We’re glad she helped make your visit a smooth one, just like everyone on our team strives to do every day. 😊Thank you for being part of our family of patients! We look forward to seeing you both again soon. Warm regards from all of us at The Eye Care Center LTD
Cindi Q
01:47 02 Jul 25
Staff took the time to answer all of our questions. Dr Baccerra was very professional and took the time to do a thorough assessment. We did not feel rushed like we do at most other offices.
Response from the owner 15:28 02 Jul 25
Thank you so much for your kind words!We’re really happy to hear that you felt heard and taken care of during your visit. Dr. Bacerra and our team always try to give each patient the time and attention they deserve, so it's great to know that came through.We’re so glad you didn’t feel rushed and that the experience felt different—in a good way!! :)) We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you again.Thank you for being part of our family of patients! Warm regards from all of us at The Eye Care Center LTD
Frank Trilla
00:59 25 Jun 25
Friendly, thorough and extremely professional! Great new eye dr for me!
Response from the owner 18:31 25 Jun 25
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re honored to be your new eye care team and truly appreciate your continued support since the opening of this additional Eye Care Center LTD location. It’s been a pleasure caring for you over the past few years, and we’re grateful for the trust you’ve placed in several of our doctors. We look forward to continuing to serve you! Warmly,All of us at The Eye Care Center LTD
David LeBlanc
19:41 10 Jun 25
Customer Beware! This place is a total scam. They lie to you about your insurance to force you into paying a ton out of pocket and at the same time double bill your insurance for the same services that you just paid out of pocket.
Update:
I spoke to the owner. It was a great call. Definitely miscommunication which led to confusion and red flags. Eye Care center is not a scam. I remain a customer of Eye Care Center and look forward to continuing to use them for my eye care needs in the future.
Note: I have updated my rating from one star to four stars based on factors I believe justified my rating change.
Update:
I spoke to the owner. It was a great call. Definitely miscommunication which led to confusion and red flags. Eye Care center is not a scam. I remain a customer of Eye Care Center and look forward to continuing to use them for my eye care needs in the future.
Note: I have updated my rating from one star to four stars based on factors I believe justified my rating change.
Norma Saucedo
18:45 22 Mar 25
Staff was so great and very patient with my son who never stays still. They answered and were very helpful with all questions we had.
Bob
19:26 20 Mar 25
Very thorough exam and Dr. Albina explained everything in great detail. I would
recommend him to anyone.
recommend him to anyone.
Monika Ilieva
20:56 08 Mar 25
Wonderful experience all around! Dr. Qureshi was great with our daughter and put her mind at ease about her myopia treatment. I highly recommend this practice!
Lesle Koepp
03:03 05 Mar 25
Dr. Albina is very knowledgeable & thorough. The staff is friendly & helpful. And the office is sparkling clean!
Pete Magana
21:32 22 Oct 24
My first visit to eyecare center was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment I walked in, to the moment I left,care was outstanding. I'm a disabled veteran. I appreciate the time they took to explain everything to me. Although I received bad news, I left with a feeling of hope. Thank you!
Robert Henne
17:10 17 Jul 24
The entire appointment was great. The office is located in a mall. Easy to find and plenty of parking. I was seen by the Med-tech as soon as we arrived. He was very kind and professional. As soon as the tech was finished his testing I went to see the DR. DR Albina was wonderful. He totally knew my vision situation and spoke to both my wife and I. It was a refreshing experience because he, in just a few minutes knew exactly what I have be dealing with for almost 40 years. He is going to stay in contact with me even though this was a one time visit set up by Veterans Evaluation Services. I highly recommend DR. Albina!
Barbara Di S.
02:56 06 Jan 26
The eye doctor and the staff are professional and friendly. I recommend it.
Lucia S.
02:50 31 Dec 25
Very friendly and very helpful staff.
Tim P.
18:20 30 Dec 25
Great service & prices!
Steven R.
17:23 30 Dec 25
Great experience and took the time to explain everything. We were able to figure out the issue and taking the proper procedures to get it fixed.
Mohamed H.
18:40 10 Nov 25
Best service
KEVIN H.
01:40 28 Oct 25
It was great. Very helpful and informative. Dr was great. Rob my intake coordinator was amazing, and went above and beyond. Overall great experience!
Response from the owner 16:29 30 Oct 25
Thank you so much Kevin for your review! Thank you for recognizing our efforts. We all put our heart and soul into helping out each person that walks through the doors of our clinics as if they were our family. Sincerely, All of us at The Eye Care Center LTD 
Genev V.
18:35 25 Oct 25
Excellent service. Monica was very helpful with explaining insurance costs, & helping me with trying out contact lenses. Dr Saleh took the time to ensure all my questions were answered during the exam & was very thorough in ensuring my contact lenses were the best fit. Highly recommend this place.
10/25/25
Great service at this office. Dr Park was so kind to fix my bent eye glass frame when I walked in. I have been going here for years & highly recommend this office for all your optical needs.
10/25/25
Great service at this office. Dr Park was so kind to fix my bent eye glass frame when I walked in. I have been going here for years & highly recommend this office for all your optical needs.
Response from the owner 15:41 23 Jun 21
Thank you for your kind words Genev! Your comment will be passed along to Monica, Dr Saleh, Dr Albina and the Team!Looking forward to seeing you soon and next year again!
Ana
14:36 23 Oct 25
Thank you Eye Care Center for your service Doctors and staff are very helpful super nice I didn’t know what kind of glasses to get they help me to decide! I love my glasses! I end up getting a regular glasses and sun glasses .Highly recommend them 🥰
Response from the owner 15:04 24 Oct 25
Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy our team could help you find glasses you love. It's wonderful that you went with both regular glasses and sunglasses – the best of both worlds! We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to serving you again. Thanks for choosing The Eye Care Center LTD!
I R
01:07 23 Oct 25
After visiting three different eye doctors for my 7-year-old daughter’s myopia management, Dr. Park was the only one who truly took the time to explain everything clearly and thoroughly. He’s incredibly attentive, easy to talk to, and very transparent about every step of the process.
My daughter actually looks forward to her visits—which says a lot! Dr. Park not only showed us how myopia management works, but after just one week of treatment, her vision improved dramatically—from 100/400 to not needing glasses at all.
We’re so grateful for his care and expertise. I highly recommend Dr. Park to any parent looking for someone who genuinely cares and delivers amazing results.
My daughter actually looks forward to her visits—which says a lot! Dr. Park not only showed us how myopia management works, but after just one week of treatment, her vision improved dramatically—from 100/400 to not needing glasses at all.
We’re so grateful for his care and expertise. I highly recommend Dr. Park to any parent looking for someone who genuinely cares and delivers amazing results.
Response from the owner 15:10 24 Oct 25
Thank you so much for this heartwarming review! Hearing about your daughter's incredible progress brings us so much joy. We're thrilled that Dr. Park was able to provide the clear explanations and attentive care you were looking for.It's wonderful that your daughter actually looks forward to her appointments—that tells us we're doing something right! Dr. Park and all our doctors take great pride in helping families understand myopia management, and seeing results like your daughter's makes all the difference. We're proud to be a specialty clinic and to offer amazing, life-changing treatments like Myopia Management.We're so grateful you found us and trusted us with your daughter's care. Thank you for recommending Dr. Park—it truly means the world to our entire team. We look forward to continuing to support your daughter's eye health journey!
Nina D.
01:43 10 Sep 25
Very good experience, Dr Park is very nice and knowledgeable, many thanks to him that he resolve our concern very effectively!
Response from the owner 16:30 30 Oct 25
Thank you so much Nina for taking the team time to leave us a review. We really appreciate it!We are looking forward to seeing you again soon!
Jan
22:23 02 Sep 25
Very professional and caring staff! They are very patient and helpful throughout the entire visit. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking high-quality eye care!
Response from the owner 22:24 09 Oct 25
Thank you Jan for your review! We appreciate you choosing Eye Care Center LTD and look forward to seeing you again soon!
Laurel H.
19:22 22 Aug 25
Very nice eye care place. They take Blue Cross Blue shield Medicaid and have a good sampling of like 20-30 frames fully covered by Medicaid.
Very thorough with lots of good tests and no annoying eye puff machine.
Very personable and friendly..
Very thorough with lots of good tests and no annoying eye puff machine.
Very personable and friendly..
Joseph
02:36 05 Jul 25
All staff was friendly and helpful. Dr. Park was extremely thorough and helpful. He explained everything and answered all questions I had. He has done eye exams for myself and my children and has great rapport with the entire family. I felt like Dr Park went above and beyond what was expected.
Gianna B.
03:42 04 Jul 25
Dr. Park got me in right away and was very helpful! I was dealing with an infection in my eye that wouldn’t go away and he was knowledgeable, spoke to me with respect and understanding even when I wasn’t sure what was going on, and he checked in on me to make sure I was progressing!
I also had issues with my pharmacy not processing my prescriptions correctly. Dr. Park was easy to get in contact with to discuss the issues I was having and he even took it upon himself to call my pharmacy THREE times to make sure I got the medication I needed.
All of the staff I encountered were very friendly and quick to work with me.
I also had issues with my pharmacy not processing my prescriptions correctly. Dr. Park was easy to get in contact with to discuss the issues I was having and he even took it upon himself to call my pharmacy THREE times to make sure I got the medication I needed.
All of the staff I encountered were very friendly and quick to work with me.
James C.
16:41 12 Mar 25
I had been experiencing eye discomfort for a few weeks and came in to see Dr. Park at Eye Care Center in Addison. After a few tests, Dr. Park determined the underlying problem and provided me a treatment plan. My eyes are feeling great now! Great office and staff!
Lin N
00:24 09 Mar 25
Great eye center helped my dry eyes using radio frequency treatment therapy and no more dry eyes or have to use eye drops.
Response from the owner 14:41 14 Apr 25
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words!We are looking forward to seeing you again soon.Kind regards from all of us at The Eye Care Center LTD
Anthony B.
01:45 20 Dec 24
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff! Was sent for a VA Evaluation and couldn't have been more expedient! Thanks again!
Junior S.
20:29 21 Oct 24
Good places, good servers, and cute options.
Ed J.
20:48 19 Sep 24
Professional, courteous
Donnisha B.
21:19 29 Aug 24
My son is 8 years old and has autism. I truly appreciate how well the entire staff was able to handle my baby. They made us comfortable, worked with any difficulties there were during his eye exam, to which there was only 1 occurrence with putting eye drops in his eyes, to which they managed to do, and just was overall pleasant. Thank you all there at Eye Care Center for giving us a really nice first visit
Stephanie W.
02:00 27 Sep 23
I usually don’t take the time to write reviews, but I had such a great experience I wanted to share mine. I wasn’t sure what to expect from the “Eye Care Center” because it looks fairly small from the outside but I was wondering pleasantly surprised to find an office that had top notch technology and a wonderful staff. I felt very well taken care of as a first time client and the doctor took the time to thoroughly explain some things about my eyes and his recommendations. BONUS- staff is bilingual and super friendly. Couldn’t recommend this place enough !
Barbara Di S.
02:56 06 Jan 26
The eye doctor and the staff are professional and friendly. I recommend it.
Lucia S.
02:50 31 Dec 25
Very friendly and very helpful staff.
Tim P.
18:20 30 Dec 25
Great service & prices!
Steven R.
17:23 30 Dec 25
Great experience and took the time to explain everything. We were able to figure out the issue and taking the proper procedures to get it fixed.
Mohamed H.
18:40 10 Nov 25
Best service
KEVIN H.
01:40 28 Oct 25
It was great. Very helpful and informative. Dr was great. Rob my intake coordinator was amazing, and went above and beyond. Overall great experience!
Response from the owner 16:29 30 Oct 25
Thank you so much Kevin for your review! Thank you for recognizing our efforts. We all put our heart and soul into helping out each person that walks through the doors of our clinics as if they were our family. Sincerely, All of us at The Eye Care Center LTD Genev V.
18:35 25 Oct 25
Excellent service. Monica was very helpful with explaining insurance costs, & helping me with trying out contact lenses. Dr Saleh took the time to ensure all my questions were answered during the exam & was very thorough in ensuring my contact lenses were the best fit. Highly recommend this place.
10/25/25
Great service at this office. Dr Park was so kind to fix my bent eye glass frame when I walked in. I have been going here for years & highly recommend this office for all your optical needs.
10/25/25
Great service at this office. Dr Park was so kind to fix my bent eye glass frame when I walked in. I have been going here for years & highly recommend this office for all your optical needs.
Response from the owner 15:41 23 Jun 21
Thank you for your kind words Genev! Your comment will be passed along to Monica, Dr Saleh, Dr Albina and the Team!Looking forward to seeing you soon and next year again!Ana
14:36 23 Oct 25
Thank you Eye Care Center for your service Doctors and staff are very helpful super nice I didn’t know what kind of glasses to get they help me to decide! I love my glasses! I end up getting a regular glasses and sun glasses .Highly recommend them 🥰
Response from the owner 15:04 24 Oct 25
Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy our team could help you find glasses you love. It's wonderful that you went with both regular glasses and sunglasses – the best of both worlds! We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to serving you again. Thanks for choosing The Eye Care Center LTD!I R
01:07 23 Oct 25
After visiting three different eye doctors for my 7-year-old daughter’s myopia management, Dr. Park was the only one who truly took the time to explain everything clearly and thoroughly. He’s incredibly attentive, easy to talk to, and very transparent about every step of the process.
My daughter actually looks forward to her visits—which says a lot! Dr. Park not only showed us how myopia management works, but after just one week of treatment, her vision improved dramatically—from 100/400 to not needing glasses at all.
We’re so grateful for his care and expertise. I highly recommend Dr. Park to any parent looking for someone who genuinely cares and delivers amazing results.
My daughter actually looks forward to her visits—which says a lot! Dr. Park not only showed us how myopia management works, but after just one week of treatment, her vision improved dramatically—from 100/400 to not needing glasses at all.
We’re so grateful for his care and expertise. I highly recommend Dr. Park to any parent looking for someone who genuinely cares and delivers amazing results.
Response from the owner 15:10 24 Oct 25
Thank you so much for this heartwarming review! Hearing about your daughter's incredible progress brings us so much joy. We're thrilled that Dr. Park was able to provide the clear explanations and attentive care you were looking for.It's wonderful that your daughter actually looks forward to her appointments—that tells us we're doing something right! Dr. Park and all our doctors take great pride in helping families understand myopia management, and seeing results like your daughter's makes all the difference. We're proud to be a specialty clinic and to offer amazing, life-changing treatments like Myopia Management.We're so grateful you found us and trusted us with your daughter's care. Thank you for recommending Dr. Park—it truly means the world to our entire team. We look forward to continuing to support your daughter's eye health journey!Nina D.
01:43 10 Sep 25
Very good experience, Dr Park is very nice and knowledgeable, many thanks to him that he resolve our concern very effectively!
Response from the owner 16:30 30 Oct 25
Thank you so much Nina for taking the team time to leave us a review. We really appreciate it!We are looking forward to seeing you again soon!Jan
22:23 02 Sep 25
Very professional and caring staff! They are very patient and helpful throughout the entire visit. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking high-quality eye care!
Response from the owner 22:24 09 Oct 25
Thank you Jan for your review! We appreciate you choosing Eye Care Center LTD and look forward to seeing you again soon!Laurel H.
19:22 22 Aug 25
Very nice eye care place. They take Blue Cross Blue shield Medicaid and have a good sampling of like 20-30 frames fully covered by Medicaid.
Very thorough with lots of good tests and no annoying eye puff machine.
Very personable and friendly..
Very thorough with lots of good tests and no annoying eye puff machine.
Very personable and friendly..
Joseph
02:36 05 Jul 25
All staff was friendly and helpful. Dr. Park was extremely thorough and helpful. He explained everything and answered all questions I had. He has done eye exams for myself and my children and has great rapport with the entire family. I felt like Dr Park went above and beyond what was expected.
Gianna B.
03:42 04 Jul 25
Dr. Park got me in right away and was very helpful! I was dealing with an infection in my eye that wouldn’t go away and he was knowledgeable, spoke to me with respect and understanding even when I wasn’t sure what was going on, and he checked in on me to make sure I was progressing!
I also had issues with my pharmacy not processing my prescriptions correctly. Dr. Park was easy to get in contact with to discuss the issues I was having and he even took it upon himself to call my pharmacy THREE times to make sure I got the medication I needed.
All of the staff I encountered were very friendly and quick to work with me.
I also had issues with my pharmacy not processing my prescriptions correctly. Dr. Park was easy to get in contact with to discuss the issues I was having and he even took it upon himself to call my pharmacy THREE times to make sure I got the medication I needed.
All of the staff I encountered were very friendly and quick to work with me.
James C.
16:41 12 Mar 25
I had been experiencing eye discomfort for a few weeks and came in to see Dr. Park at Eye Care Center in Addison. After a few tests, Dr. Park determined the underlying problem and provided me a treatment plan. My eyes are feeling great now! Great office and staff!
Lin N
00:24 09 Mar 25
Great eye center helped my dry eyes using radio frequency treatment therapy and no more dry eyes or have to use eye drops.
Response from the owner 14:41 14 Apr 25
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words!We are looking forward to seeing you again soon.Kind regards from all of us at The Eye Care Center LTDAnthony B.
01:45 20 Dec 24
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff! Was sent for a VA Evaluation and couldn't have been more expedient! Thanks again!
Junior S.
20:29 21 Oct 24
Good places, good servers, and cute options.
Ed J.
20:48 19 Sep 24
Professional, courteous
Donnisha B.
21:19 29 Aug 24
My son is 8 years old and has autism. I truly appreciate how well the entire staff was able to handle my baby. They made us comfortable, worked with any difficulties there were during his eye exam, to which there was only 1 occurrence with putting eye drops in his eyes, to which they managed to do, and just was overall pleasant. Thank you all there at Eye Care Center for giving us a really nice first visit
Stephanie W.
02:00 27 Sep 23
I usually don’t take the time to write reviews, but I had such a great experience I wanted to share mine. I wasn’t sure what to expect from the “Eye Care Center” because it looks fairly small from the outside but I was wondering pleasantly surprised to find an office that had top notch technology and a wonderful staff. I felt very well taken care of as a first time client and the doctor took the time to thoroughly explain some things about my eyes and his recommendations. BONUS- staff is bilingual and super friendly. Couldn’t recommend this place enough !
The Myopia Treatment Process
Whether your child has been living with symptoms of myopia for a while or you’ve just started noticing it, we can help pinpoint the problem and restore clear vision and happiness.
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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Myopia Management for Children In Willowbrook, IL
Why Is My Child Myopic?
- Hereditary - If both parents are nearsighted, there is a greater risk that their kids will be nearsighted too.
- Near Activities - Children who spend a lot of time performing near activities (reading, using hand-held electronics, etc) have a greater risk of becoming nearsighted. Research shows spending more time outside lowers the risk of childhood myopia.
Why are more children being diagnosed with myopia?
More people are becoming myopic. In the early 1970s, only 25% of Americans were nearsighted. Today, the prevalence of myopia has increased to over 42%. And in some Asian countries, up to 80% of the population is myopic.
Why is Myopia in Children a Concern?
- Cataracts - While cataracts are typically associated with aging, they tend to develop earlier in individuals with nearsightedness (myopia).
- Glaucoma - Nearsighted people have a two to three times greater risk of developing glaucoma.
- Detached Retina - Nearsightedness increases the risk of retinal detachment–in addition, the higher the myopia, the greater the risk.
Can You Slow the Progression of Myopia in Kids?
YES! Most people can slow down or stop their eyes from becoming more myopic (nearsighted). Stronger glasses each year should not be normal. There is no cure, but you can most likely improve how your eyes are changing. Currently, our office focuses on 3 myopia control treatments: atropine eye drops, multifocal contact lenses, and corneal molding.
What Myopia Treatment Options Are Available for My Child?
At Eye Care Center Ltd, we take a very personal approach to each case. We will customize our treatments to your child’s situation to ensure the experience is successful. Every family is unique and every child needs a plan that will not only slow their myopia but open them up to a new world of possibilities for their vision. We will be there for you every step of the way to answer all your questions and to make sure your child has a great experience.
- Atropine Eye Drops - The effect atropine has on accommodation may be what accounts for its effectiveness in also reducing the progression of myopia in children. Some studies have shown that atropine is the most effective way of controlling myopia and that its use can reduce myopia progression by up to 77 percent.
- Multi-Focal Contact Lenses for Myopia Management – Multi-focal contact lenses are designed to provide clear vision at all distances, making them an excellent option for children with myopia. These lenses work by helping to focus light on different areas of the retina, reducing the strain on the eyes. A recent study revealed that children who wore multi-focal contact lenses daily had a 50% reduction in the progression of myopia, proving to be an effective tool in slowing down the worsening of nearsightedness.
- Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) for Myopia Control in Children – Orthokeratology, or Ortho-K, is a non-surgical treatment option for children with myopia. This treatment involves wearing special contact lenses overnight that reshape the cornea, allowing your child to experience clear vision during the day without the need for glasses or contacts. One of the most compelling reasons parents choose Ortho-K for their children is its ability to slow the progression of myopia. As a non-invasive treatment, Ortho-K provides both convenience and effectiveness in managing myopia in children.
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Before you type “Eye Doctor near me” into the search engine, and live in Addison , Burbank or Willowbrook, Illinois, schedule an appointment with The Eye Care Center LTD for your optometry needs. Our optometrists will help you get to the bottom of your eye troubles and aid you in finding a better life with improved vision.
- Addison office: (630)543-0607
- Burbank office at (708) 599-0050
- Willowbrook office at (630) 969-2807
