Myopia Control | Oak Park | Compass Eye Care

We Can Help Manage Your Child’s Nearsightedness

Clear vision can make all the difference in your child’s life. Being able to see properly allows your child to interact with the world around them, helping them learn, play, and develop properly.

There are many eye conditions that can affect your child’s vision, but nearsightedness, or myopia, is the most common refractive error that can affect your child’s eyesight.

At Compass Eye Care we use various treatment methods such as glasses and contact lenses, to manage your child’s vision symptoms while promoting proper vision, so they can see everything they need to.

Get help managing your child’s myopia today.

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What is Myopia?

Myopia is a serious eye condition that affects how well your child can see at a distance.

Myopia often develops during childhood as a result of the eye growing too long from front to back, or the cornea developing irregularly. This results in blurred distance vision because light entering the eye doesn’t focus properly on the retina.

Why Does My Child Need Myopia Control?

While myopia can be managed, it cannot be cured. If myopia worsens, it can lead to more severe eye conditions, such as:

Managing myopia can prevent your child from developing sight-threatening conditions later on in life. Get the help you need today by booking an appointment at Compass Eye Care.

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Our Location

Our practice is located on the corner of Madison Street and S East Avenue in Oak Park, Illinois. We have parking available directly in front of our practice.

If you’re having trouble finding us, feel free to give us a call!