Myopia Management
in Liberal
Myopia Management
in Liberal
Dr. Ryan Farrar and Dr. Liz Fieser take the time to understand your concerns, explain each recommendation clearly, and build a myopia management plan around your child’s vision, eye health, lifestyle, and long-term needs.
We are the only provider in the area offering myopia management and ortho-k, giving local families access to advanced options designed to slow myopia progression. From the first exam through ongoing follow-up visits, we pair modern technology with a warm, personal approach that helps children feel comfortable and parents feel informed.
Why myopia management matters?
When your child’s nearsightedness keeps progressing, you deserve more than another stronger prescription. Myopia management shifts the focus from simply correcting blurry distance vision to actively slowing progression while your child’s eyes are still growing.
Myopia management changes the conversation from, ‘How much stronger do we need to make the glasses this year?’ to, ‘What can we do to keep the eyes from getting worse?’”
— Dr. Farrar
Myopia, or nearsightedness, makes distant objects appear blurry and often progresses as a child grows. Higher levels of myopia are associated with an increased risk of serious eye conditions later in life, including retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts, and myopic macular degeneration.¹
A pediatric eye exam helps us evaluate your child’s vision, eye health, and risk for progression, then determine whether myopia management may be right for them.
Myopia management treatment options
We offer several options to help slow myopia progression, and we will recommend the approach that best fits your child’s age, prescription, eye health, lifestyle, and comfort level.
“Our goal is to prevent the eye from growing excessively longer during childhood. There are several tools we may use in the form of contact lenses, glasses, or eye drops to help slow the growth of the eye.”
— Dr. Fieser
Stellest® lenses
Stellest® lenses correct nearsightedness while using a specialized lens design intended to help slow myopia progression in children. They can be a great option for children who prefer glasses or are not ready for contact lenses.
Orthokeratology (ortho-k)
Orthokeratology uses custom contact lenses worn overnight to gently reshape the cornea. Your child removes the lenses in the morning and can typically see clearly during the day without glasses or daytime contacts.
Wave NightLens®
Wave NightLens® is a topography-based ortho-k option customized to the shape of each eye. This overnight lens design supports clear daytime vision while helping manage progressive myopia.
MiSight® 1 day contact lenses
MiSight® 1 day lenses are daily disposable soft contact lenses designed to correct myopia and help slow its progression in age-appropriate children. They offer a convenient option for families who prefer a fresh lens each day.
Multifocal contact lenses
Multifocal contact lenses can provide clear distance vision while using a specialized optical design to help manage myopia progression. We can determine whether this option is appropriate based on your child’s prescription and visual needs.
Schedule a myopia management consultation
Myopia can change quickly during childhood. Schedule an appointment to discuss your child’s vision, explore treatment options, and build a plan for clearer vision today and healthier eyes for the future.
Myopia management FAQs
Does my child need myopia management if they already wear glasses?
Possibly. Standard glasses correct blurry vision, but myopia management options are designed to help slow progression. An eye exam can determine whether your child may benefit.
When should my child be evaluated?
Schedule an exam if your child has blurry distance vision, squints to see far away, sits close to screens, or has frequent prescription changes. Early evaluation provides more time to consider appropriate options.
Does insurance cover myopia management?
Coverage for myopia management varies by insurance plan and treatment type. Our team can help verify your benefits and explain available payment options before you begin. Learn more about insurance and payment options.
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