September is Myopia Action Month: Protecting Children’s Vision for the Future

September 2025 marks Myopia Action Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the growing concern of childhood myopia, also known as nearsightedness. Myopia is one of the most common vision conditions in children, and its prevalence is increasing at an alarming rate worldwide.

While many parents think of myopia as simply needing stronger glasses, the truth is that unmanaged myopia can lead to long-term eye health risks, including a higher chance of developing retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts, and myopic macular degeneration later in life.

Why Early Action Matters

The earlier a child develops myopia, the more likely it is to progress into higher levels over time. That’s why early detection and treatment are so important. With regular comprehensive eye exams, myopia can be caught early—often before children even notice their vision is changing.

Modern Myopia Management Options

 Fortunately, there are now proven treatments available to help slow down myopia progression in children, including:

• Specialty contact lenses designed to control myopia progression.
• Low-dose atropine eye drops, which can reduce the rate of progression.

These treatments go beyond just correcting blurry vision—they help protect a child’s future eye health.

Take Action This September

 This Myopia Action Month, we encourage families to make their child’s eye health a priority. A comprehensive eye exam is the first step in identifying myopia early and learning about treatment options that can make a lifelong difference.

👓 Schedule an appointment today to learn more about myopia management and how we can help protect your child’s vision for the future.