Advanced, Proactive Vision Care for Children at Huntley Eye Care

Myopia (nearsightedness) is a progressive condition where distance vision becomes blurred as the eye grows too long. While glasses can correct vision, they do not slow the progression of myopia.

At Huntley Eye Care, we take a proactive, medical approach to managing myopia—focusing not just on clearer vision today, but on protecting long-term eye health. We offer advanced, evidence-based myopia management solutions tailored to each child’s needs, lifestyle, and prescription.

As myopia progresses, it increases the risk of serious eye health conditions later in life, including:

• Retinal detachment
• Glaucoma
• Macular degeneration
• Early cataracts

Slowing myopia progression during childhood is critical to reducing these long-term risks.

• Squinting to see far away
• Sitting very close to screens or the TV
• Difficulty seeing the board at school
• Frequent prescription changes
• Eye strain or headaches

Early detection and treatment can significantly impact long-term outcomes.

Low-Dose Atropine Therapy

Atropine eye drops are used nightly to help slow the progress of myopia by reducing excessive eye growth.

Benefits of Atropine Therapy:

• Clinically proven to slow myopia progression
• Easy, non-invasive treatment
• Minimal side effects at low doses
• Ideal for younger children or early-stage myopia

MiSight® 1 Day Contact Lenses

MiSight daily contact lenses are FDA-approved myopia control contact lenses specifically designed to correct both vision and slow myopia progression.

Benefits of MiSight:

• FDA-approved for myopia control
• Daily disposable for convenience and hygiene
• Provides clear vision while actively managing progression
• Safe and effective for children