Leads the myopia evaluations and talks through each option with parents and children.
Children's myopia care in Lakewood, Colorado
Your child's eyes are changing.
We measure how fast.
Two optometrists lay every myopia control option side by side, say what the FDA has and has not said about each one, and check your child's eyes on a schedule you can see. Results vary from child to child, and we tell you so before you decide.
Myopia control options
Every option on one table, with its FDA status
Results vary from child to child. Your doctor explains the risks of each option before you choose, and the choice can change at any visit.
| Option | FDA status in the US | What it asks of your family | What we check at visits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dual-focus daily soft contact lenses | FDA status in the USFDA-approvedApproved by the FDA for children 8 to 12 at the start of treatment. | What it asks of your familyA fitting visit and a handling lesson for child and parent. Risks include eye infection and irritation; the doctor explains them. | What we check at visitsFit, comfort, how the wearing routine is going and how the eyes measure. |
| Myopia-control eyeglass lenses | FDA status in the USFDA-clearedOne lens design was authorized by the FDA in 2025 for children 6 to 12 at the start of treatment. | What it asks of your familyNo lens handling. Worn full time like any glasses, and a choice when lenses or drops do not suit a child. | What we check at visitsWhether the glasses are worn all day, and how the eyes measure. |
| Overnight lenses (orthokeratology) | FDA status in the USOff-labelApproved for temporary correction of nearsightedness. Using them to slow myopia is off-label. | What it asks of your familyFirm lenses worn asleep, with strict cleaning and a higher risk of eye infection than daytime lenses. | What we check at visitsLens fit, cleaning habits and the surface of the eye. |
| Low-dose atropine eye drops | FDA status in the USOff-labelNo low-dose atropine drop is FDA-approved for myopia in the US. Doctors prescribe it off-label from a compounding pharmacy. | What it asks of your familyOne drop at bedtime. It can cause light sensitivity and blurry near vision. | What we check at visitsHow your child feels on the drops, and how the eyes measure. |
| Standard glasses or contact lenses | FDA status in the USCorrect blurry distance vision. They are not a myopia control option. | What it asks of your familyFor some families this is the right choice, and a change of plan is always possible. | What we check at visitsWe keep measuring at every visit, whichever you choose. |
The visit schedule
Your child's visits, in the order they happen
Each visit compares today's measurements with the last one, so a change shows up as a number rather than a feeling.
- 01About 75 minutes
Step 1: Myopia evaluation
We measure how nearsighted each eye is and how long it is, check the health of the eyes, and go through the options with you and your child. You leave with a written summary.
- 02A short visit
Step 2: Starting day
We fit lenses, or write the prescription for glasses or drops, and teach your child and you how to use them.
- 03Two to four weeks later
Step 3: First check
We look at comfort, vision and how the routine is going, and answer what came up at home.
- 04Every six months
Step 4: Progress check
We measure again, compare with the last visit, and decide with you whether to continue, change or stop. Results vary, and a change of plan is normal.
- 05Once a year
Step 5: Yearly eye health exam
A full exam of the front and back of the eye, and a new prescription if the eyes have changed.
- 06When the numbers say so
Step 6: Stopping or changing course
When the eyes stop growing quickly, or an option is not working for your child, we plan the change or the stop together, and keep checking after.
Our doctors
The doctors who measure, explain and follow up
Dr. Keyes and Dr. Pillai both see children in the myopia program, so the person who explains your child's numbers also compared them with last time.
Fits contact lenses for children and teens and leads the progress checks.
From parents
What families say about the visits
“They put every choice in one table and said plainly which ones the FDA has not reviewed for this. We picked together, and nobody rushed us.”
Maya T.Parent of a nine-year-old
“The visits are short and the numbers make sense. Dr. Pillai tells us what changed since last time, and what it means for the next six months.”
Brian W.Parent of a twelve-year-old
“I was nervous about contact lenses at her age. The doctor taught both of us, and we went home with a handout for the bathroom mirror.”
Nadia K.Parent of a seven-year-old
Sample reviews.
Questions
Questions parents ask first
What is myopia, and why check it in children?
Myopia is nearsightedness: distant things look blurry because the eye grows longer than it should. It often starts in the school years and tends to change as a child grows, which is why we measure it on a schedule.
Which option will work for my child?
We can't know before we start. Results vary from child to child. The doctor looks at your child's age, prescription and how fast it is changing, and what your family can manage every day, and you decide together.
Does the FDA approve myopia control?
For some options, yes. Dual-focus daily contact lenses are approved for children 8 to 12 at the start, and one eyeglass lens design was authorized in 2025 for children 6 to 12. Overnight lenses and low-dose atropine drops are used off-label. The table above says which is which.
Will my vision plan or my medical insurance pay?
A routine eye exam is usually billed to a vision plan, and a visit for an eye problem or a follow-up is usually billed to medical insurance. Many visits mix both. Our page on how fees work explains each case.
How often will my child be seen?
After the evaluation, a short start visit and a check a few weeks later, most children come about every six months. The doctor sets the schedule for your child.
What if my child has an eye emergency?
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.
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Phone(303) 555-0110
Hours
- Monday – ThursdayToday
- 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- FridayToday
- 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- SaturdayToday
- 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.