Trusted Myopia Control Experts in Manhattan & Scarsdale, NY
At Eye Q Optometrist, we’ve been helping kids see clearly for nearly 30 years. Myopia can progress quickly, but with early intervention, we can slow it down and protect your child’s vision for life. As the first fellowship-trained practice in New York State, our expert doctors use advanced technology and custom treatments to provide the best care. With a family-friendly approach, we make every visit comfortable, ensuring brighter, clearer futures for young eyes.
Advanced Ortho-K: The Gold Standard in Myopia Management
AOK (Advanced Orthokeratology) molds are custom-designed retainers worn overnight to gently reshape the cornea, providing clear vision throughout the day without glasses or daytime lenses. More importantly, AOK slows myopia progression, reducing the long-term risks associated with high nearsightedness.
At Eye Q Optometrist, we specialize in designing custom AOK molds for maximum effectiveness, ensuring a precise fit for long-term eye health.
What is Myopia?
Myopia is a refractive error that happens when the eye grows too long, causing light to focus in front of the retina rather than directly on it. This causes blurry distance vision while close-up objects remain clear. Myopia often begins in school-aged children and can worsen as they grow.
If left untreated, high myopia increases the risk of serious eye conditions later in life, such as glaucoma, retinal detachment, and macular degeneration. By managing myopia early, you reduce these risks and maintain healthy vision for years to come.
The Rising Epidemic of Myopia
Over the past few decades, the prevalence of myopia has risen sharply, particularly in children. This can be attributed to increased screen time, reduced outdoor activity, and intense near work. Research shows that spending more time outdoors and reducing screen exposure can help slow myopia’s progression.
At Eye Q Optometrist, we understand the factors driving this epidemic and offer comprehensive strategies to address them.
Our Myopia Management Solutions
AOK Molds
As the leading solution for myopia control, AOK molds provide clear vision throughout the day while effectively slowing myopia progression. These overnight corneal reshaping retainers are custom-designed to fit each patient’s eye, ensuring maximum comfort and long-term eye health benefits. At Eye Q Optometrist, our doctors specialize in designing precisely fitted AOK molds to deliver the best possible results.
Atropine Drops
Atropine drops are a low-dose prescription medication applied to the eyes daily to slow the elongation of the eyeball, a primary factor in the progression of nearsightedness. They work by relaxing the eye's focusing mechanism, which prevents strain and eyeball growth.
Myopia Control Contact Lenses
While AOK remains the preferred treatment, myopia control contact lenses provide another option for managing nearsightedness. These soft daytime lenses, such as multifocal contact lenses, alter how light enters the eye, helping to reduce eye strain and slow myopia progression. Myopia control contact lenses are often recommended for children who may not be ready for overnight AOK molds but still require effective vision management.
Lifestyle and Environmental Recommendations
Small lifestyle changes, such as increased outdoor time and proper screen usage, can significantly impact the progression of myopia. Our team works with families to create practical strategies that support overall eye health.
Take the First Step Toward Managing Myopia at Eye Q Optometrist
Whether you’re noticing vision changes or want to take a proactive approach to myopia control, we’re here to help. Our offices in Manhattan and Scarsdale specialize in early detection and personalized myopia management, using advanced technology to slow progression and protect long-term eye health. Book an eye exam and take the first step toward clearer vision and a healthier future.