Myopia evaluation
A first visit that measures and explains
Myopia, or nearsightedness, usually shows up in childhood and often changes year by year. An evaluation shows where your child's eyes are now, so that you and the doctor can decide on a plan. Results vary, and no option suits every child.
What to expect
About an hour, with a parent present
An eye exam and measurements of both eyes
The doctor explains each option and what the FDA says about it
You leave with a written plan and a next visit
Follow-up
How the visits go after the first one
Each visit is shorter than the first. The doctor measures, compares with the last visit and explains what has changed.
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Step 1: The evaluation
The exam, the measurements and a talk about the options. Your child may not need dilating drops.
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Step 2: Starting an option
The doctor prescribes the glasses, lenses or drops you chose, and shows your child how to use them. For contact lenses, a teaching visit comes first.
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Step 3: A short check
A few weeks later we check comfort, fit and how your child is using the option. We change it if it is not working for the family.
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Step 4: Regular visits
Usually about every six months, or as the doctor advises. Each visit includes the measurements and a written note for you.
Results vary from child to child. The doctor explains the evidence and the risks of each option at your visit.
Before you come
What to bring
Your child's current glasses and contact lenses
Including the case, so the doctor can see both.
A list of medicines
And the names of any eye drops in use.
Your insurance cards
A vision plan, a medical plan or both.
A parent or guardian
A parent stays for the whole visit and gives the consent.
- Sudden vision loss, flashes of light, a curtain over your vision, a chemical splash or an eye injury needs care now. Call our office right away or go to an emergency room. If you can't reach us, call 911.
About the evaluation
Does my child need dilating drops?
Not always. The doctor decides at the visit. If drops are needed, vision may be blurry and light may feel bright for a few hours, so bring sunglasses.
Can a teen come alone?
Teens under 18 come with a parent or guardian, who gives the consent. We talk to the teen directly during the visit.
How is the visit billed?
Part is billed to a vision plan and part to medical insurance. How fees work explains which is which.
Ready to book an evaluation?
Choose a time online, or call and we will find one with you.