Has your child needed stronger glasses year after year?

Do they sit closer to the TV, hold books near their face, or struggle to see the board at school?

Many parents assume this is a normal part of growing up. While some prescription changes are expected during childhood, rapidly worsening nearsightedness (myopia) can increase the risk of serious eye diseases later in life.

At EYE Invision, we help families

throughout Orlando, Lake Nona, Winter Garden, Clermont, Horizon West, Oviedo, Winter Springs, Altamonte Springs, and Kissimmee understand why their child’s prescription is changing and whether myopia management treatment may help slow progression.

Myopia occurs when the eye grows too long from front to back.

As the eye lengthens:

• Distance vision becomes blurrier

• Glasses prescriptions become stronger

• The risk of future eye disease increases

Many parents tell us:

“My child’s glasses seem to get stronger every year.”

This is one of the most common signs of progressive myopia or myopia worsening. And you are not alone, if your child’s vision keeps getting worse and they seem to need stronger glasses every year, a myopia evaluation may help determine whether treatment could slow progression.

While traditional glasses improve vision, they do not typically slow the growth of the eye itself.

Modern myopia management focuses on slowing this growth and reducing the risk of developing high myopia later in life.

Myopia is no longer viewed as simply needing stronger glasses.

Research has shown that higher levels of myopia increase the risk of:

• Retinal detachment

• Myopic macular degeneration

• Glaucoma

• Cataracts

• Permanent vision loss later in life

Even slowing progression by a small amount during childhood may reduce these risks later in life.

This is why myopia management has become such an important part of pediatric eye care.

Many parents ask:

“Is my child’s prescription changing too fast?”

While every child is different, annual prescription changes can provide important clues.

Children who become nearsighted at younger ages often experience more years of progression and may ultimately develop higher levels of myopia.

Your child may be at greater risk if:

✓ One or both parents wear glasses

✓ Myopia was diagnosed before age 10

✓ Their prescription increases every year

✓ They spend significant time on screens

✓ They spend limited time outdoors

✓ They frequently squint or complain about blurry distance vision

The more risk factors present, the more important it becomes to monitor progression closely.

Answer These Questions

□ Is your child under age 10?

□ Has their prescription increased in the past year?

□ Do one or both parents wear glasses?

□ Does your child spend more than 2 hours daily on screens?

□ Does your child spend less than 2 hours outdoors each day?

□ Was myopia diagnosed before age 10?

Results

0–1 Yes Answers: Lower Risk

2–3 Yes Answers: Moderate Risk

4+ Yes Answers: Higher Risk – Consider a Myopia Evaluation

Parents often notice:

• Squinting

• Sitting closer to the television

• Holding books very close

• Difficulty seeing classroom boards

• Frequent prescription changes

• Complaints of blurry distance vision

• Eye strain or headaches

At EYE Invision, we use advanced technology to track changes over time.

This may include:

• Comprehensive pediatric eye exams

• Cycloplegic refraction when appropriate

• Axial length monitoring

• Corneal measurements

• Prescription tracking over time

Monitoring allows us to identify children who may benefit from myopia management treatment.

Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)

Special overnight contact lenses gently reshape the cornea while your child sleeps.

Learn More About Ortho-K →

Atropine Eye Drops

Low-dose atropine may help slow progression in certain children.

Learn More About Atropine Therapy →

Myopia Control Glasses

Specialized spectacle lenses such as Stellest® lenses are designed to help slow myopia progression while providing clear vision.

Learn More About Stellest Lenses →

Multifocal Contact Lenses

Soft multifocal contact lenses may also be used to help slow progression.

Dr. Anh Do provides specialized pediatric eye care and myopia management for families throughout:

• Orlando
• Lake Nona
• Winter Garden
• Clermont
• Horizon West
• Oviedo
• Winter Springs
• Altamonte Springs
• Kissimmee

Our goal is not simply stronger glasses each year—it is helping children maintain healthier eyes for the future.

Will my child outgrow myopia?

Most children do not outgrow myopia. Progression typically slows in the late teenage years.

Can glasses stop myopia from worsening?

Traditional glasses improve vision but generally do not slow eye growth.

What age should myopia management begin?

Earlier intervention often provides the greatest opportunity to slow progression.

Is myopia management safe?

When prescribed and monitored appropriately, myopia management treatments have strong safety records.

Why does my child’s prescription keep changing?

As a child’s eyes continue to grow, myopia may progress, causing stronger glasses prescriptions over time. Children diagnosed at younger ages often experience more years of progression. A pediatric eye doctor can determine whether the changes are within the expected range or whether myopia management may be beneficial.

My child always needs new glasses every year, is this a part of getting older?

Many parents are concerned because their child keeps needing new glasses every year. While some prescription changes are expected, rapid progression may indicate that the eye is elongating more quickly than normal. Monitoring these changes allows us to determine whether myopia control treatment may be appropriate.

Can my child’s prescription be slowed down?

If you have a nearsighted child, early intervention may help reduce the risk of developing high myopia. Today’s myopia management treatments are designed to slow progression while maintaining clear vision.

Where are you located?

Families seeking myopia control in Orlando often travel to EYE Invision from throughout Central Florida, including Lake Nona, Winter Garden, Clermont, Horizon West, Oviedo, Winter Springs, Altamonte Springs, and Kissimmee.

What ages do you see?

As a pediatric eye doctor in Orlando, Dr. Anh Do provides comprehensive eye exams, myopia management, specialty contact lenses, and advanced pediatric vision care for children of all ages.

What Treatments are used?

EYE Invision provides myopia management in Orlando using evidence-based treatments including Orthokeratology (Ortho-K), atropine therapy, Stellest® lenses, and multifocal contact lenses.

If your child’s glasses prescription keeps increasing, a myopia management evaluation may help determine whether treatment is appropriate.

The first step in managing childhood myopia is a comprehensive pediatric eye examination. Regular eye exams allow us to monitor prescription changes, assess eye health, and identify children who may benefit from myopia management.

👉 Learn more about Pediatric Eye Exams

• Understanding Childhood Nearsightedness (Myopia)
• Does My Child Need Glasses?
• Why Is My Child Squinting? (coming soon)
• Why Is My Child Sitting So Close to the TV? (coming soon)
• What Is Myopia Management?
• Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) for Children (coming soon)
• Stellest® Myopia Control Glasses (coming soon)
• Pediatric Eye Exams