Stronger glasses every year isn't inevitable. There are treatments that can slow it down — and Dr. Anderson specializes in them.
More screen time, less outdoor time, and genetics are driving a global increase in childhood myopia. In Utah, we're seeing kids whose prescriptions jump every six months.
The risk isn't just thicker glasses. High myopia significantly increases the lifetime risk of retinal detachment, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. These aren't distant concerns — they're the reason we don't just prescribe stronger lenses and send families home.
We don't want to scare you. We want to give you options.
At Blinc, myopia management isn't a side offering — it's a core specialty. Dr. Anderson evaluates each child individually and recommends a treatment plan based on their age, prescription trajectory, and lifestyle.
Each works on the eye in a different way. Here’s the plain-language version.
A custom lens applies gentle pressure while your child sleeps, temporarily flattening the steep front of the eye. In the morning, light focuses correctly on the retina — all day, no lenses.
A soft daily contact with concentric rings that correct vision in the center and send a “slow-growth” signal to the peripheral retina — the part that drives myopia progression.
A low-dose drop interacts with receptors in the eye that regulate growth. It doesn’t sharpen vision directly — it slows the eye’s elongation, which is what makes myopia worsen.
One of the most common questions from parents: “Wait — when does my kid actually wear these?” Here’s how the day looks for each.
Atropine can be layered on top of Ortho-K or MiSight for faster progressors — Dr. Anderson builds the plan around your family’s day.
Dr. Anderson will assess your child's current prescription, measure eye length, review progression history, and recommend a personalized treatment plan. This is a dedicated appointment — separate from a routine exam.
Book a Myopia ConsultationThe earlier the better. Myopia management is most effective when started before the prescription climbs too high. We see kids as young as 6 for evaluation.
Yes. Ortho-K has decades of clinical data behind it. The lenses are custom-fitted to your child's eyes and the process is closely monitored. Dr. Anderson will walk you through care and hygiene.
Most standard vision plans do not cover myopia management treatments. We offer payment plans and accept HSA/FSA. We'll go over costs during the consultation so there are no surprises.
Myopia management is ongoing — typically through the teenage years when the eyes are still growing. Most families see significant slowing within the first 6–12 months.
Clinical studies show 50–60% slowing of myopia progression with Ortho-K and MiSight. Results vary by child, but most families see a meaningful change within the first year.
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