What is MYOPIA Management?

Our Qualifications

• Dr. Cheryl Chapman, Diplomate ABO,
  OD (member American Academy of
  Orthokeratology and Myopia Control,
  AAOMC) attends Vision by Design
  conference annually, gathering
  approximately 35-45 hours of continuing
  education on this topic each year.
• Lecture and Education: Dr. Chapman
  delivers lectures to optometrists and
  pediatricians both locally and statewide,
  including the Nebraska Optometric
  Association. She is available for
  educational speaking to the public via
  physician clinics, local libraries, schools,
  etc.
• State-of-the-art technology: Includes
  topographical corneal readings and
  quarterly axial length measurements to
  ensure desired control is achieved.

Dear Doctor,

• “Why are my child’s eyes getting worse?”
• “Is there anything we can do to stop her
  vision from getting worse?”
• “How old does he have to be before he
  can have LASIK?

What is Myopia?

Myopia or ‘near-sighted’ is the most
common reason for blurry vision in
individuals younger than age 40. A
near-sighted eye has grown too long
and light focuses in front of the
retina. Myopia management aims to
slow eye growth.

Slow progression of
‘Near-Sightedness’

• Orthokeratology. Overnight
  contacts gently reshape the
  curvature of the cornea while
  sleeping. Non-surgical. Eliminates
  the need for daytime contacts and
  glasses.
• Soft Dual-Focus Contact Lenses.
  Specially designed soft contact lenses
  worn daily that change how light is
  focused on the retina.
• Low-Concentration Atropine
  Therapy. When used at low
  concentrations, atropine is very
  effective at slowing the progression of
  myopia without the undesirable
  effects of pupillary dilation seen at
  higher concentrations. We use this to
  help children who are not yet mature
  enough for contacts.