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The California Myopia Center
Southern California’s Leader in Myopia Treatment
Dr. Barry Leonard and Dr. Alex Bennett created the California Myopia Center to treat Myopia using the most advanced technologies and treatment protocols. We have remained at the forefront of Myopia Treatment for over 40 years, and the practice has invested in the most advanced Myopia diagnostic and treatment equipment available.
We know you have questions about Myopia, and we have answers. More importantly, we can help improve and preserve the gift of clear vision for your child with Myopia.
What is Myopia?
Myopia is more commonly known as nearsightedness, meaning that it’s easier to see items closer than ones further away.
While there is no cure for Myopia, depending on the progression and severity of the Myopia (Mild, Moderate, and Severe), we can treat the condition with corrective lenses, eyeglasses, or contact lenses to restore clear vision. We can also slow or even halt the progression of the disease using Orthokeratology and specialized contact lenses.
Myopia often begins at a young age, developing its fastest between 10 and 13, and responds well to treatment when diagnosed early. Waiting can worsen the condition, resulting in more extensive treatment solutions.
What is Myopia?
Myopia is more commonly known as nearsightedness, meaning that it’s easier to see items closer than ones further away.
While there is no cure for Myopia, depending on the progression and severity of the Myopia (Mild, Moderate, and Severe), we can treat the condition with corrective lenses, eyeglasses, or contact lenses to restore clear vision. We can also slow or even halt the progression of the disease using Orthokeratology and specialized contact lenses.
Myopia often begins at a young age, developing its fastest between 10 and 13, and responds well to treatment when diagnosed early. Waiting can worsen the condition, resulting in more extensive treatment solutions.
Symptoms of Myopia
A very noticeable symptom of Myopia is squinting to see distant objects more clearly. Other symptoms, such as headaches caused by eye strain, reading issues, and difficulty playing sports, may not be as obvious. Do you think your child might have Myopia?
Causes of Myopia
Myopia, or nearsightedness, happens when the eye grows too long or the cornea is too curved, causing distant objects to appear blurry. Genetics, excessive screen time, and long periods of reading or working in low-light conditions can influence the severity and progression of Myopia.
Causes of Myopia
Myopia, or nearsightedness, happens when the eye grows too long or the cornea is too curved, causing distant objects to appear blurry. Genetics, excessive screen time, and long periods of reading or working in low-light conditions can influence the severity and progression of Myopia.
Treating Myopia
Fortunately, we have many treatment options for your child’s Myopia. Common treatments include corrective eyeglasses or contact lenses, Orthokeratology (or Ortho-K), or as a last resort, surgical procedures like LASIK. We are also the leaders in combining different treatments into a Myopia Treatment Program tailored to your child’s unique needs.
Orthokeratology Treatment
Orthokeratology treatment or Ortho-K is a non-surgical procedure that reshapes the cornea with specialized contact lenses that reshape the cornea while your child sleeps. The treatment is painless, works to restore vision and slow the progression of Myopia, and requires no special lenses during the day.
Orthokeratology Treatment
Orthokeratology treatment or Ortho-K is a non-surgical procedure that reshapes the cornea with specialized contact lenses that reshape the cornea while your child sleeps. The treatment is painless, works to restore vision and slow the progression of Myopia, and requires no special lenses during the day.
Southern California’s Orthokeratology Specialists
Because fitting Ortho-K lenses requires a high degree of expertise, these lenses can only be prescribed by a licensed orthokeratology specialist. Some parents and their children travel from all over the western United States to visit the California Myopia Center. Fortunately for people in Southern California, the California Myopia Center has Orthokeratology specialists and sophisticated instruments needed to examine your child’s eyes and fit Ortho-K lenses.
Find out more about the California Myopia Center Ortho-K specialists.
Appointment
Don’t delay coming in for your child’s comprehensive Myopia evaluation and consultation. Fill out our online Appointment Request Form or call the California Myopia Center at 818-891-6711 to begin your journey to clearer vision.