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Understanding Your Child's Myopia

What is Myopia?

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, causes poor long-distance vision. In myopic eyes, the eyeball is either longer than normal, or the cornea is too curved, causing objects far away to appear blurry.
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Normal Eye vs. Myopia

The number of children with myopia is increasing at an alarming rate, with significant increases in the risks for vision impairment.

Myopia Statistics

What are the main myopia risk factors?

the main myopia risk factors

Why is myopia control important?

Controlling myopia reduces the risk of serious eye conditions.

Why is myopia control important?

Glasses are not enough. Treatments include:

Myopia Treatments

Pine Cone Vision Center is excited to offer many of the latest options for myopia control. Schedule a consultation with our Myopia Management Experts to determine which of these treatments is most appropriate for your child.