Eye Care Services
Myopia Management in Vienna, VA
Nearsightedness in children is not just an inconvenience — it is a progressive condition. Dr. Goudarzi uses evidence-based strategies to slow myopia progression in children and young adults.
Nearsightedness (myopia) in children is not just an inconvenience — it is a progressive condition that increases the risk of serious eye disease later in life, including glaucoma and retinal detachment. Dr. Gooya Goudarzi, OD, MSc, uses evidence-based strategies to slow myopia progression, including low-dose atropine therapy, MiSight 1 Day contact lenses, and orthokeratology (OK lenses worn overnight to reshape the cornea).
Early intervention during childhood and adolescence produces the best outcomes. Dr. Goudarzi monitors each child's progress at regular intervals and adjusts the treatment plan as needed. She discusses options with both the child and the parent to find the approach that fits best with the child's age, prescription, and daily routine.
Treatment Options
Frequently Asked Questions
What is myopia management?
Myopia management refers to evidence-based treatments designed to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children and young adults. Left untreated, myopia tends to worsen through childhood, which increases the long-term risk of serious eye conditions including glaucoma and retinal detachment.
What myopia management options does Dr. Goudarzi offer?
Dr. Goudarzi offers low-dose atropine therapy, MiSight 1 Day contact lenses, and orthokeratology (OK lenses worn overnight to reshape the cornea). The appropriate treatment depends on each patient's prescription, age, and lifestyle.
At what age should myopia management begin?
Early treatment during childhood and adolescence produces the best outcomes, when the eye is still growing. Dr. Goudarzi evaluates each patient individually and discusses options with both the child and parent. Myopia management can often begin once a child's prescription is consistently documented and progressing.
How do you monitor progress during treatment?
Dr. Goudarzi monitors myopia progression at regular intervals and adjusts the treatment plan as needed. Progress is tracked through periodic measurements and refraction checks throughout the course of care.
Schedule a Myopia Evaluation
Metro Eyes Vision Care — 260 Maple Ave E, Vienna, VA. Call to discuss myopia management options for your child.