January 29, 2026

Myopia is becoming increasingly common among children and teens. If your child is struggling to see the board at school, squinting at distant objects, or needing stronger glasses each year, myopia may be progressing. For Puyallup families, myopia control offers a proactive way to slow nearsightedness and help protect a child’s long-term eye health.

What Is Myopia?

Myopia occurs when the eye grows too long from front to back, causing distant objects to appear blurry while near vision remains clear. While glasses or contacts can correct blurry vision, they do not stop myopia from worsening. Progressive myopia can increase the risk of serious eye health conditions later in life, including retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. The earlier myopia control begins, the better the opportunity to preserve eye health and reduce future risks.

Why Myopia Control Matters for Students

Children’s eyes are still developing, and myopia typically progresses most rapidly during the school years. Without intervention, prescriptions can change year after year, often becoming significantly stronger by the time a child reaches adulthood. Myopia control focuses on managing eye growth - not just correcting vision - helping students maintain clearer vision with fewer long-term complications.

For busy Puyallup students balancing school, sports, and screen time, myopia control offers proactive care that supports both academic performance and lifelong eye health. At East Main Vision Clinic, we offer evidence-based myopia control solutions tailored to each child’s lifestyle, prescription, and eye health needs.

Essilor Stellest Lenses

Essilor Stellest lenses are specialized glasses designed to slow the progression of myopia while providing clear, comfortable vision. These lenses use advanced HALT technology to help manage eye growth and are worn just like regular glasses - making them an easy option for many children.

MiSight® 1 Day Contact Lenses

MiSight 1 day contact lenses are FDA-approved soft contact lenses specifically designed for myopia control in children. Worn during the day and discarded nightly, they offer both vision correction and myopia management, making them a popular choice for active students involved in sports or extracurricular activities.

Orthokeratology

Ortho-K lenses are custom-designed rigid contact lenses worn overnight to gently reshape the cornea. In the morning, lenses are removed, allowing children to see clearly throughout the day without glasses or contacts. Ortho-K has been shown to slow myopia progression and is especially appealing for students who want daytime freedom from eyewear.

When Should a Child Be Evaluated for Myopia Control?

If your child has been diagnosed with myopia, has a rapidly changing prescription, or has a family history of nearsightedness, a myopia control evaluation is recommended. Early intervention is key - often as soon as myopia is first detected.

Regular comprehensive eye exams allow us to assess eye growth, prescription changes, and overall eye health, helping determine whether myopia control is appropriate and which option may work best.

Schedule a Myopia Control Consultation Today

With modern myopia control options like Essilor Stellest lenses, MiSight 1 day contacts, and Ortho-K, families in Puyallup now have effective ways to slow nearsightedness and safeguard their child’s vision. Proactive care today can mean healthier eyes and clearer vision well into the future.

If you’re concerned about your child’s nearsightedness or want to explore myopia control options, East Main Vision Clinic is here to help. Contact our office to schedule a comprehensive eye exam and learn how myopia control can support your student’s vision, confidence, and long-term eye health. Visit our office in Puyallup, Washington, or call (253) 780-0700 today.