Myopia/Nearsightedness Treatment at Dau Family Eye Care
At Dau Family Eye Care, we recognize the importance of vision. Our experienced optometrists in Saint Johns FL and Fruit Cove FL provide advanced myopia management care, which can develop at any age.
We offer tailored myopia control programs for children, adolescents, and adults, based on scientific evidence. With the latest treatment options, we aim to reduce the impacts of myopia while ensuring comfort and clarity throughout the day.
Defining Myopia
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common vision problem. It makes it easy to see things that are close, but hard to see things that are far away. This issue often starts in childhood and can cause discomfort and eye strain. People with myopia might struggle to read road signs, classroom boards, or see faces clearly from a distance.
If myopia isn't treated, it can get worse over time, leading to more severe nearsightedness and increasing the risk of serious eye problems like retinal detachment, glaucoma, and myopic maculopathy. That's why finding myopia early is very important, especially for children and young adults, whose eyes can change quickly.
Dau Family Eye Care offers a myopia management program. This program includes various treatments to help correct vision and slow myopia progression, reducing the risk of future complications.
Signs of Myopia in Children and Teens
In children, myopia is often diagnosed by their parents when they observe behavioral changes or performance insufficiencies. Some of the signs of myopia are as follows:
- Squinting to see distant objects (like the classroom board).
- Difficulty sitting at a normal distance from books or screens.
- Trouble recognizing faces or objects far away.
- Challenges in sports requiring long-range vision.
- Frequent headaches or eyestrain after reading.
Early detection is crucial, as it enables optometrists to implement management strategies to prevent vision loss and reduce the long-term effects of myopia.
Myopia Control Treatment at the Dau Family Eye Care
At Dau Family Eye Care, we provide effective myopia control methods tailored to each patient's age, lifestyle, and condition severity. Our treatments aim to slow changes in eye shape, relieve visual stress, and achieve optimal vision.
1. Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)
Ortho-K involves custom rigid gas permeable contact lenses that reshape the cornea overnight, allowing clear daytime vision without glasses. It's ideal for active children and teens, as it significantly slows myopia progression.
2. Atropine Eye Drops
Atropine eye drops reduce eye focusing strain, helping to slow myopia progression. Safe for daily use under supervision, they are effective for children. Our doctors assess each patient individually to determine if this therapy is appropriate.
3. Multifocal Glasses and Contact Lenses
Multifocal lenses help reduce strain on developing eyes by incorporating different focusing strengths, preventing excessive eyeball elongation. They are particularly beneficial for children and teens needing vision correction while safeguarding against myopia progression. Our team ensures proper fitting and monitoring for comfort and effectiveness.
The team of Myopia specialists
Our three experienced optometrists at Dau Family Eye Care are passionate about protecting and enhancing vision:
Dr. Jordan Dau, OD
Dr. Jordan Dau founded the Dau Family Eye Care Center in 2017 to create a family-oriented practice that provides excellent care. His background is in Biosystems Engineering, and he holds a doctorate from Southern College of Optometry. His areas of focus are ocular disease management, contact lens fitting, and new advanced technologies such as Myopia Control and Neurolens. Every interaction is infused with his commitment to his patients; he uses his intellect with compassion to formulate treatment options specific to each patient's needs.
Dr. Jennifer Balo, OD
A 2015 graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry, earning her Doctor of Optometry degree, Dr. Balo is highly skilled in primary care, pediatric vision, contact lenses, and ocular disease management. During international medical mission trips, she has had the opportunity to work with underserved populations, further demonstrating her commitment to making vision care better for all patients.
Dr. Ariella Poon, OD
Dr. Poon earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2023 after completing her undergraduate studies at Nova Southeastern University. Born in the Philippines, she brings a heartfelt passion for caring for others to every appointment. She specializes in pediatric eye care, vision therapy, and specialty contact lenses—including scleral lenses and orthokeratology (Ortho-K).
Schedule Your Appointment
If you are struggling with dry eye symptoms, you do not have to live with the discomfort. Contact Dau Family Eye Care to schedule your comprehensive dry eye evaluation. We serve patients from our two convenient locations in Saint Johns, FL or Fruit Cove, FL.
Schedule your consultation today by calling (904) 713-2020.
