Does Your Child Need Myopia Management?

Also known as nearsightedness, myopia in Jacksonville FL is a common vision disturbance in children. Young people with myopia struggle to see objects at a distance clearly, such as the blackboard at school. Teenagers old enough to drive may not be able to make out road signs clearly from a distance, which puts their safety at risk along with others on the road.

How to Recognize Myopia in Your Child

The younger your child, the more they depend on you to notice that something is not quite right with their eyesight. For example, do you notice your child squinting when looking at an object several feet away? Here are some other common symptoms of myopia:

• Complaints of eye strain or headaches
• Decreased attention span
• Feeling fatigued after playing sports, driving, or keeping their attention on objects at a distance
• Holding books or other items closer to the face than usual
• Poor school performance
• Tells you that objects at a distance look blurry or fuzzy

Myopia is so common in kids that parents may underestimate how serious it can be. For every 10 children living with myopia, one will go on to develop major complications such as a significant decrease in visual clarity. Stam & Associates Eye Care offers myopia management in Jacksonville FL to ensure that our pediatric patients receive the best possible treatment for their condition.

Schedule a Vision Exam for Your Child Today

Our optometrists conduct several specialized eye tests on your child to determine the presence of myopia. Our biggest concern is whether your child can switch from near to far vision without distress. We also offer ongoing appointments to ensure that the treatment we prescribed for your child is working as expected. Please contact us at your convenience to request an appointment.