Myopia Management in Palos Heights

Q: What is myopia management?

Myopia management uses certain treatments and technologies to slow or even halt your child's myopia progression. Our myopia control program in [location get='neighborhood'] is unique as we have the latest technology and experience to ensure your child's vision remains stable and healthy for years to come.

Q: Is myopia management necessary?

Myopia is more than just poor vision. Childhood myopia raises the risk of developing sight-threatening eye diseases later in life, such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and cataracts. Speak to your eye doctor about the best ways to minimize your child's risk.

Q: At what age does myopia (nearsightedness) usually start?

Myopia can begin as early as 6 and will usually progress until roughly age 20. The longer it progresses, and the higher the prescription, the greater your child's risk of sight-threatening eye conditions later in life.

Q: When should my child start myopia management?

For optimal results, myopia management should be started as soon as possible. That said, myopia control can help children and teens of all ages.

Slow the Progression of Your Child's Nearsightedness

(708) 636-5115

Is your child's prescription frequently changing?

Myopia is so much more than an inconvenience.

Studies show that children with myopia increase their risk of developing potentially sight-threatening eye conditions later in life.

Our dedicated and highly skilled eye doctors offer solutions to stop or slow your child's myopia progression.

Offer your child a brighter future by contacting us at Palos Eye Professionals in Palos Heights today.

A doctor examining a young girl's eyes using an ophthalmoscope.

How Myopia Management Works

Initial consultation & follow ups

At your initial consultation, your Palos Eye Professionals eye doctor will determine the optimal myopia treatment and will schedule follow up meetings to ensure myopia progression has slowed down.
Customized treatment plan

Our practice uses advanced equipment to develop a personalized treatment plan for your child.
Advanced treatment methods

Non-invasive myopia treatments include customized contact lenses and/or special prescription eye drops.
Change in myopia progression

Data shows a 78% decrease in the progression of their myopia vs. no treatment.

Myopia Management FAQs

What is myopia management?

Is myopia management necessary?

At what age does myopia (nearsightedness) usually start?

When should my child start myopia management?

Your Guide to Slowing Myopia Progression

Meet our Eye Doctors

Guillermo Gamboa O.D.

Languages: English, Spanish

Accepting New Patients
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Dr. Gamboa graduated from DePaul University in 1998 with a Bachelors degree in Biology. In 2003, he received his Doctorate degree from the Illinois College of Optometry. He is a local south suburban resident and has been practicing in the…

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Yesenia Magallanes O.D.

Languages: English, Spanish

Accepting New Patients
Family Friendly
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Dr. Yesenia Magallanes, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry between Midwestern University and the Arizona College of Optometry. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Loyola University Chicago. Dr. Magallanes is an…

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