Helping Culver City Kids See Better & Stay Ahead of Myopia
Watching your child’s vision get worse year after year can feel frustrating and uncertain. We’re here to help slow myopia progression and protect their long-term sight.
What Is Myopia & Why Should Parents Take It Seriously?
Myopia, or nearsightedness, means your child can see up close but struggles to focus at a distance. It’s becoming increasingly common in children. What many parents don’t realize is that myopia is more than just a vision issue, it’s a long-term eye health risk.
As prescriptions increase, so does the lifetime risk for serious conditions like retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. That’s why we don’t take a “wait and see” approach.
Myopia Management Treatment Options
Every child is different, which is why we develop personalized treatment plans based on age, prescription, eye health, lifestyle, and the rate of progression. During your child's evaluation, we'll discuss which option—or combination of options—is most appropriate.
Treatment options may include:
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Orthokeratology (Ortho-K): Specially designed lenses worn overnight that gently reshape the cornea while your child sleeps. During the day, most children enjoy clear vision without glasses or contact lenses while treatment helps slow myopia progression.
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MiSight® 1 Day Contact Lenses: FDA-approved daily disposable soft contact lenses specifically designed to both correct vision and slow the progression of myopia in children.
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Stellest® Lenses: Innovative spectacle lenses that provide clear vision while incorporating specialized optical technology designed to help slow eye growth and myopia progression.
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Low-Dose Atropine Eye Drops: Prescription eye drops used nightly that may help slow the progression of myopia. These are often recommended alone or in combination with optical treatments.
Throughout treatment, we closely monitor your child's prescription, eye growth, and overall eye health to ensure the management plan continues to provide the best possible results.
MiSight® 1 Day Contact Lenses
One of the most exciting advances in myopia management is MiSight® 1 Day contact lenses.
Unlike traditional contact lenses that simply correct blurry vision, MiSight lenses were specifically developed for children and are designed to help slow the progression of myopia while providing clear, comfortable vision throughout the day.
Because they are daily disposable lenses, children start each morning with a fresh pair, eliminating the need for cleaning solutions or overnight storage. Many families appreciate the simple routine and convenience.
MiSight lenses also provide excellent freedom for children who participate in sports, dance, swimming, and other active activities where glasses may be less practical. Backed by years of clinical research, MiSight has become one of the leading options for pediatric myopia management.
Stellest® Lenses
For children who prefer wearing glasses, Stellest® lenses offer an innovative approach to myopia management.
These advanced spectacle lenses are the first FDA market authorized lens designed to slow myopia progression in children, with progression slowing by as much as 71%, on average, over 2 years. Unlike ordinary single-vision lenses, Stellest lenses create carefully controlled optical signals that help reduce excessive eye growth while maintaining clear central vision.
Many families appreciate that Stellest lenses look and feel like regular eyeglasses, making them an easy, non-invasive option for children who are not ready for contact lenses.
Is Your Child at Risk of Developing Myopia?
Consider scheduling a consultation if your child:
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Needs a stronger prescription every year
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Started wearing eyeglasses before age 8
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Squints or moves objects closer
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Spends several hours a day on screens
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Has a family history of high myopia
You’re not being overprotective, you’re being proactive. That’s the best thing you can do.
Why Parents Choose Friedman Optometry
We’re not just another vision clinic. We’re a multigenerational, family-owned boutique practice that has supported Culver City families since 1962. Many of today’s pediatric patients are the children or grandchildren of people we cared for decades ago.
When it comes to your child’s vision, you want a eye doctor who’s here to stay, who knows your family’s story, and who treats your child with the same care we would give our own.
Let’s Protect Their Vision, Together
You don’t have to figure this out alone. We’ll take the time to explain what’s happening, answer your questions, and build a clear, confident plan for your child’s future.