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Could Contact Lenses Slow Your Child’s Nearsightedness? A Miami Parent’s Guide

Medically reviewed by Dr. Antoine Copty, OD — Eyes On Brickell, Brickell, Miami, FL. Last updated: July 2026. If your child's glasses prescription keeps getting stronger every year, you're not imagining it, and you're not alone. Childhood myopia (nearsightedness) is rising fast, and once it starts, it usually keeps progressing through the school years. The encouraging news for parents in Brickell and across Miami is that we can now do far more than simply hand out a stronger pair of glasses each visit. Myopia control contact lenses and related treatments are clinically proven to slow how quickly a child's...

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Is Ortho-K Right for You? A Complete Guide

What if you could correct your vision while you sleep and wake up seeing clearly - no glasses, no daytime contact lenses, and no surgery? That’s exactly what Ortho-K, or orthokeratology, offers. This revolutionary, non-invasive treatment uses specially designed contact lenses worn overnight to temporarily reshape the cornea, allowing you to enjoy clear vision throughout the day. Whether you're a parent concerned about your child’s worsening myopia or an adult looking for freedom from glasses or LASIK alternatives, this complete guide will help you understand if Ortho-K is the right fit for your eyes and your lifestyle. What Is Ortho-K? Ortho-K, short for Orthokeratology, is a non-surgical method of vision correction that...

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A Guide to Myopia Management in Kids: Signs, Causes, and Potential Solutions

Is your child complaining about blurry vision when looking at objects far away? If so, this could be the sign of myopia, which is also known as nearsightedness. It occurs when the eye is unable to focus light properly, resulting in blurred distance vision. It often starts during childhood and tends to progress as the child grows, making it important for parents to understand what myopia is and how to manage it. Research from the American Academy of Ophthalmology indicates that children who spend more time indoors on near-focused activities—such as using computers, playing video games, or reading—tend to have higher rates of myopia compared to those who spend more time...