You’ve probably heard about the long-term benefits of myopia management—like reducing the risk of serious eye disease and vision loss—but some parents hesitate because of the cost. The truth is, while myopia treatments may cost more upfront, they can save money in the long run by reducing the need for frequent prescription changes and preventing costly complications later in life.
If your child’s prescription keeps changing, the eye care team at Totowa Eyecare in Totowa, New Jersey can help protect their vision—now and for the future.
Why Myopia Management Matters
Myopia, or nearsightedness, happens when the eye grows too long, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it. As your child’s myopia worsens, they may need a new prescription as often as once or twice a year. Traditional glasses or contact lenses correct vision but don’t slow down the eye growth causing the problem.
Myopia management treatments work to slow the progression by reducing the rate of eye elongation. This helps stabilize your child’s prescription and lowers their lifetime risk of serious eye conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachment, and macular degeneration.
Is Myopia Management Worth the Cost?
The answer is yes—long-term savings outweigh short-term expenses. A 2025 study in Wales evaluated the cost-effectiveness of myopia-control spectacles (like peripheral plus lenses), multifocal soft contact lenses, and orthokeratology versus standard single-vision correction. Over a lifetime, orthokeratology emerged as the most cost-effective strategy, while multifocal lenses also proved economically viable.
Another compelling analysis found that interventions such as 0.05% atropine eye drops and encouraging outdoor activity offer excellent value—at around US $220 per diopter of myopia reduction, while outdoor time actually yielded cost savings—with outdoor activity reducing costs by US $5 per diopter.
Myopia Management at Totowa Eyecare
At Totowa Eyecare, we educate families about myopia and offer a range of treatment options to meet your child’s needs and lifestyle. Whether that’s specialty contact lenses, orthokeratology, atropine eye drops, or increasing outdoor time, we’ll guide you through every step of the process.
To schedule your child’s myopia consultation, call us at 973-942-4221 or request an https://www.4patientcare.ws/wsv3pro/web/webschedulerv3.aspx?SessionID=19734095&Gcount=0 today.
Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Rasraj Rana
Q1: At what age does myopia usually stop getting worse? Myopia often starts to stabilize in the early to mid-20s, when overall body growth slows. However, some people continue to experience changes into adulthood, which is why regular eye exams remain important.
Q2: Can myopia be cured? While there’s currently no cure for myopia, treatments can slow its progression and reduce the risk of developing more serious vision problems later in life.
Q3: Is myopia management only for children? No. While it’s most effective when started in childhood, myopia management can also benefit older teens and some adults whose vision is still changing.
Q4: How can I tell if my child might have myopia? Common signs include squinting to see distant objects, sitting very close to screens, frequent headaches, or difficulty seeing the board at school. If you notice any of these symptoms, schedule an eye exam as soon as possible.