Myopia Management in Colorado Springs

While technically not a myopia management strategy, adults can correct their myopia (along with hyperopia and astigmatism) with laser eye surgery, a surgical procedure that uses a laser to correct refractive errors. At Bettner Vision, we provide laser surgery consultations as well as pre and post-surgery care.

Corneal refractive therapy is a form of orthokeratology that uses high oxygen permeable specialty contact lenses designed to temporarily correct myopia by reshaping your cornea while you sleep. In the morning, you take out the CRT lenses and can go through your day without the need for contacts or glasses.

Paragon CRT® lenses can be worn by children and adults, but are best for patients with low to moderate myopia and mild astigmatism.

Multifocal options for children with myopia can slow the progression of nearsightedness, providing an effective and efficient treatment option. These glasses and contact lenses allow children to see both far objects and near objects clearly.

Atropine 0.01% eye drops have been shown to slow the progression of myopia in some children by relaxing the focusing mechanism. However, atropine drops do not reverse myopia, and children who use these drops may still require glasses for clear distance vision.

Studies have shown that in conjunction with atropine eye drops, increasing outdoor activities and decreasing the duration of near work has been effective in delaying myopia onset in some children. We can recommend some strategies to increase outdoor time, as well as help control the time your child engages in near work activities.