Dominion Eye Care Chesapeake offers medically guided myopia management for children and teens whose nearsightedness is steadily increasing. Instead of updating glasses each year, our program focuses on slowing progression to support clearer, more stable vision and healthier eyes over the long term.
Myopia Management in Chesapeake, VA
Why Myopia Management Matters
Myopia, or nearsightedness, often begins in childhood and tends to increase as children grow. Stronger prescriptions may seem like the only option, but higher levels of myopia are associated with a greater lifetime risk of certain eye conditions. Dominion Eye Care Chesapeake approaches myopia as both a vision and a medical concern, aligning this service with the practice’s broader focus on long-term eye health.
Parents often come to us after noticing that their child’s eyeglasses strength is changing frequently or after hearing that myopia is “just getting worse every year.” Myopia management addresses that concern directly, offering strategies that can help slow progression rather than simply chasing a higher prescription.
How Dominion Eye Care Chesapeake Manages Myopia
Dr. Brook Keaton evaluates your child’s visual clarity, measures refractive error, and assesses how the eyes focus and work together at different distances. She also reviews family history, daily screen use, outdoor time, and any symptoms that may suggest visual strain.
Because the practice is built around advanced medical eye care, corneal measurements, retinal evaluations, and other imaging may be incorporated as needed.
These baseline findings help determine whether your child is a suitable candidate for active myopia management and provide a reference point for tracking change.
Treatment Options: MiSight® & Ortho-k
Dominion Eye Care Chesapeake offers myopia control treatments that are supported by clinical research and tailored to each child’s lifestyle and visual needs. For many families, MiSight® soft contact lenses or orthokeratology (ortho-k) are appropriate options.
MISIGHT® DAILY LENSES
MiSight® daily disposable lenses are worn during the day and removed at night. They provide clear vision without glasses while also working to slow myopia progression. Because they are single-use lenses, they offer convenience, comfort, and a lower maintenance routine for many children.
Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)
Orthokeratology uses specially designed contact lenses that are worn overnight to gently reshape the front surface of the eye. Many children can then see clearly during the day without glasses or daytime contacts. Ortho-k requires careful fitting, consistent follow-up, and close communication with the family to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Is Myopia Management Right for Your Child
Not every nearsighted child requires a myopia management program, but certain patterns suggest that proactive treatment may be helpful. You may want to discuss myopia management with Dr. Keaton if your child:
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Has prescriptions that become stronger each year
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Has one or both parents who are significantly nearsighted
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Spends long hours on digital devices or close work
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Began wearing glasses at a relatively young age
During your visit, you will receive clear guidance on whether your child is likely to benefit from active management, what the options involve, and how progress will be monitored.
Integrating Myopia Management with Overall Eye Health
Each visit is an opportunity to evaluate the broader health of your child’s eyes, including the retina, optic nerve, and ocular surface.
This is especially important for children with strong family histories of eye disease, underlying medical conditions, or very high prescriptions.
If additional concerns emerge, such as dry eye, focusing problems, or signs of other conditions, they can be addressed within the same practice. This integrated approach means you do not need multiple providers to manage different aspects of your child’s vision and eye health.
Talk to Our Team About Myopia Management in Chesapeake
If your child’s glasses prescription is changing frequently, if nearsightedness runs strongly in your family, or if you want to understand options beyond simply increasing lens strength, Dominion Eye Care Chesapeake is ready to help. Contact our Chesapeake office to schedule an evaluation with Dr. Brook Keaton or to speak with a member of our team about whether myopia management may be appropriate for your child or teenager.