Hector Pacheco
Doctor of Optometry
- Doctor of Optometry · ID License no. 000000
Sees children, teens and adults, and leads myopia evaluations with Dr. Kazemi. He also sees patients in Spanish.
Myopia care for children and teens
Nearsighted kids need a plan. We explain every option.
Farsight Eye Care is a two-doctor practice in Caldwell, Idaho. We measure how your child's eyes are changing, explain four ways to manage myopia and what the FDA says about each, and agree a plan with you. Results vary.
The options
Four options, explained one by one
Each has a different status with the FDA. Choose a tab to see how it works and what it asks of a child and a family.
FDA-authorized, 2025
Glasses
Eyeglass lenses with a ring of tiny lenslets across each lens. The center keeps distance vision clear, and the lenslets add a second focus. The FDA authorized one design in 2025 for children 6 to 12 at the start.
Worn all day, like any glasses
No contact lens handling
Fitted and checked at each visit
FDA-approved
Contact lenses
Daily soft lenses with two focusing zones, so distance stays clear while the edge of the lens adds a second focus. These lenses are FDA-approved for children 8 to 12 at the start.
A new pair each day
A child needs to be ready to handle them, with a parent's help
We teach insertion and removal
Used off-label
Overnight lenses
Firm, gas-permeable lenses worn while sleeping that gently reshape the front of the eye. They are approved for the temporary correction of nearsightedness. Using them to slow myopia is an off-label use.
Nothing to wear in the daytime
A map of the eye surface guides the fit
Careful cleaning and regular visits
Used off-label
Drops
Low-dose atropine drops, used once a day at bedtime. No low-dose atropine drop is FDA-approved for myopia in the United States, so the doctor prescribes it off-label, and a compounding pharmacy prepares it.
One drop at bedtime
Prescribed by the doctor, filled at a compounding pharmacy
Often paired with glasses or contact lenses
Results vary from child to child. The doctor explains the evidence for each option before you choose.
Questions first
What parents ask before the first visit
What is myopia?
Myopia is nearsightedness: near things look clear and far things blur. In children it often increases a little each year as the eye grows. Higher amounts are linked with more eye health problems later in life, and the doctor explains what your child's measurements mean.
Do regular glasses slow myopia?
Regular glasses and contact lenses correct blurry distance vision. They are not built to change how the eye grows. The four options on this page are built differently, and results vary.
Which option is right for my child?
The doctor looks at age, prescription, eye health, daily routine and how ready a child is to handle contact lenses. Many families start with one option and change it at a later visit.
What does the FDA status mean?
Dual-focus daily contact lenses are FDA-approved for children 8 to 12 at the start. One eyeglass lens design was authorized by the FDA in 2025 for children 6 to 12 at the start. Overnight lenses and low-dose atropine drops are used off-label for myopia.
How often will we come in?
Usually about every six months, with a short check after you start a new option. The doctor sets the schedule for your child and writes it down.
Will my insurance cover this?
Part of a myopia visit is often billed to a vision plan and part to medical insurance. Coverage for myopia-control lenses and drops varies by plan. We check before your visit where we can.
The first visit
An hour that ends with a written plan
A first myopia evaluation is an exam plus a set of measurements, followed by a talk. You leave knowing your child's numbers, the options that fit, and when we will see you next.
The eye exam, with dilating drops only if the doctor needs them
Measurements of both eyes, including how long each eye is
A talk about each option, its status and what it asks of your family
A written plan and the date of the next visit
Our doctors
Two optometrists and the people who help you through a visit
Roya Kazemi
Doctor of Optometry
- Doctor of Optometry · ID License no. 000000
Sees children, teens and adults, and fits contact lenses, including the overnight kind.
Cassie Dearborn
Ophthalmic assistant
Takes the first measurements and walks families through each step of a visit.
Ben Blanchard
Patient coordinator
Books visits, checks benefits and answers billing questions.
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