Myopia Control in San Antonio, TX

At Stone Oak Vision Source, we help families take an active approach to managing childhood nearsightedness. Our myopia control services in San Antonio focus on slowing progression while helping children see clearly at school, during activities, and at home. We tailor treatment to your child’s prescription, eye health, and daily routine.

Why Myopia Deserves Early Attention

Myopia makes distant objects appear blurry while nearby objects remain clearer. It often develops during childhood and can worsen as the eyes grow. Children may squint, move closer to the television, or struggle to see the board at school without realizing their vision has changed.

Higher levels of myopia are associated with increased risks of retinal detachment and other eye conditions later in life. Standard glasses correct blurry vision, but myopia control treatments aim to slow the progression of nearsightedness. Treatment does not cure myopia or guarantee that prescriptions will stop changing.

Myopia Control Options for Your Child

We offer several approaches to myopia management at our San Antonio practice. Depending on your child’s needs, we may recommend:

• MiSight 1 day contact lenses: Daily disposable soft lenses that correct distance vision and help slow myopia progression. Their FDA-approved indication includes children starting treatment at ages 8-12 who meet specific prescription and eye health requirements.

• Orthokeratology, or Ortho-K: Custom contact lenses worn overnight to temporarily reshape the cornea. They can reduce the need for daytime vision correction and help manage myopia progression.

• Essilor Stellest lenses: Specialized eyeglass lenses that combine clear central vision with a lenslet design intended to slow myopia progression.

• Low-dose atropine eye drops: Prescription drops that may help slow progression. This use is off-label in the United States, and we discuss potential benefits and side effects before prescribing.

• Soft multifocal contact lenses: Selected lens designs that may help slow progression while providing vision correction.

What to Expect at Your Evaluation

We begin by reviewing your child’s vision, prescription history, and overall eye health. We also discuss family history, school demands, activities, and readiness for contact lens care.

These details help us recommend an appropriate approach and explain what treatment involves. For children using contact lenses, proper handling and adherence to the prescribed wearing schedule are essential. MiSight lenses are for daytime wear and must be discarded after removal; they should never be worn while sleeping.

Ongoing Care as Your Child Grows

Myopia management requires regular follow-up visits. We monitor prescription changes, eye health, and treatment response to determine whether adjustments are needed. Our team also reviews comfort and daily routines so families understand how to follow the treatment plan consistently. Follow-up timing depends on the treatment selected and your child’s needs.

Give your child’s changing vision the attention it deserves. Contact Stone Oak Vision Source in San Antonio, TX, at (830) 205-2420 to schedule a myopia control evaluation with our team.