Myopia Control in
Hollywood

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Total Myopia Program

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common refractive error that affects lots of children. Myopia causes distant objects to appear blurry and our team screens for myopia in each child’s eye exam. We work with you and explore myopia control methods that can help your kids enjoy clear, healthy vision.

We are also thrilled to announce the “Total Myopia” program!

The Total Myopia medical professionals and their dedicated team employ modern technology to assess, care for, and develop tailored treatment strategies for every patient. These comprehensive strategies include:

  • Customized eye drops, soft multifocal contacts, and overnight lenses
  • A systematic approach with scheduled follow-up appointments to help sustain eye health through consistent medical oversight and management
  • Assessments aligned with the individualized treatment plan for each patient
  • Thorough training on the proper usage, insertion, and removal of contact lenses
  • An ongoing maintenance regimen for effective myopia control, with a focus on achieving lasting results

Don’t Be Nearsighted About Myopia Control

Myopia is expected to affect more than 40 million Americans by 2050. This common refractive error makes distance vision blurry and is linked to higher risks for certain eye diseases.

Most people with myopia get it between 6 and 14 years old, and it usually levels off when their vision stabilizes around age 20. But adults can get myopia too. An eye doctor’s help can be vital for slowing down myopia’s progression in children and managing its impact on adults.

Our practice offers several options for controlling childhood myopia, including glasses and contact lenses. For adults with myopia, we also offer consultations for laser eye surgery as a potential long-term correction. Please contact us today to find the right strategy for you or your children.

Causes & Effects of Myopia

There are 2 main reasons someone might develop myopia:

  • The eye is too long
  • The cornea is too steep

In both cases, light entering the eye gets focused in front of the retina instead of right on it, making distance vision blurry.

Uncorrected myopia can adversely affect a child’s development since 80% of their learning is visual. If a child’s myopia isn’t diagnosed, it might also be confused for ADHD. By screening for myopia during our children’s eye exams, we can make sure your kids get the visual help they really need.

Kids don’t always know when they have a vision problem. But you can help them by watching for some warning signs:

  • Sitting too close to screens
  • Squinting often to try and sharpen blurry images
  • Complaining about headaches (resulting from eye strain)
  • Difficulty driving at night because of glare (in adults)

How to Control Myopia

Hollywood Vision Center matches each patient with the most appropriate method for controlling or correcting their myopia. After diagnosing the problem and measuring its severity, we may suggest:

Multifocal and orthokeratology lenses may be recommended for controlling myopia in children. Adults can sometimes correct myopia with laser eye surgery, but this isn’t an option for kids since their vision is still changing.

Manage Myopia More Effectively

The sooner you know about myopia, the easier it is to prevent the challenges it can bring. Please contact us to book an appointment with an eye optometrist who can create custom myopia control plans for you or your children.

Our Location in Hollywood

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Our practice is just off Carrillo Drive, in the scenic Carthay Circle Garden Plaza.

We offer valet parking in the building, and there is ample street parking in the neighborhood.

  • 955 Carrillo Drive, Suite 105
  • Los Angeles, CA 90048

Hours of Operation

  • Monday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

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