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Myopia Management
Myopia management refers to treatments used to control the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) and mild astigmatism. It's an excellent option for those who want daytime freedom from glasses or contacts.
Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) Learn More >
MiSight Myopia Control Soft Lenses Learn More >
Glasses or Soft Contacts
Myopia Significantly Increases The Risk of Serious Eye Diseases
What is Myopia?
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a refractive error that causes your eyes to elongate in size, focusing light in front of your retina instead of on it, leading to blurry distance vision.
Aside from affecting your distance vision, high myopia can increase your risk of developing eye diseases or experience vision loss caused by glaucoma, retinal tears, holes, and detachments.
Although there is no cure for myopia, it can be treated with ortho-k lenses, atropine eye drops, prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses, and even corrected through LASIK surgery in adults.
Symptoms of Myopia
Myopia causes objects in the distance to appear blurry. If you have myopia, there are several other symptoms to look for, including:
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Squinting to see clearly
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Eyestrain
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Headaches
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Sitting closer to the TV or in front of the classroom
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Being unaware of objects in the distance
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Excessive blinking
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Frequent rubbing of the eyes
Myopia Epidemic
Childhood myopia rates are increasing. Many researchers believe reduced outdoor time and increased screen time on devices are part of the problem. Myopia often leads to struggles in school and activities for your child due to poor vision, as well as increased eye disease risks.
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Myopia Management Treatment Options
Orthokeratology / Ortho-K Lenses
Ortho-K lenses are like braces and retainers for your eyes! They'll temporarily reshape your cornea while you sleep and allow you to experience clear vision during the day.
Ortho-K lenses effectively halt the progression of myopia and can even provide temporary nearsightedness correction.
Remember, the results are temporary, so you'll need to continue to wear the ortho-k lenses regularly at night to maintain optimum results. Long-term use of Ortho-K lenses will not affect your vision prescription once you stop using them.
Ortho-K for adults is a non-invasive and reversible alternative to refractive surgeries such as LASIK and PRK, and may be an option for individuals who aren’t candidates for a laser vision correction procedure.
Before wearing Ortho-K Lenses Ortho-K Lenses Reshape Cornea is Temporarily
Cornea While You Sleep Reshaped For Clear Vison
Atropine Eye Drops
Atropine eye drops are used during annual eye exams to dilate your eyes by disabling the focusing mechanism in the eye.
Low doses of Atropine eye drops can be used to control myopia by relieving focusing fatigue. They can be used alone or in conjunction with ortho-k lenses and are normally administered every night before bed. Those who use atropine drops generally wear glasses or contacts during the day.
MiSight Myopia Control Soft Lenses
MiSight lenses are the first FDA-approved soft lenses for controlling myopia progression in children. They are dual-focus contact lenses worn during the day and are designed to redirect how the light hits the retina. The center part of the lens corrects your vision while the outer part of the lens has concentric rings designed to direct light to focus on the retina. This “tricks” the eye into not growing too long.
Myopia Management Expectations and Costs
This page was updated 8/4/2023
Myopia Management treatment is an ongoing process that requires multiple visits and dedication to the process.
We will see you for:
- Initial Consultation to determine the best plan for you or your child.
This may be a combination of Myopia Management Lenses and Atropine drops or one or the other.
- Use, wear, and care training.
- Once the lenses arrive, we will see you frequently:
The morning after you wear them the first time, one week later, two weeks later,
one month after, three months after, and then every three months following that.
Depending on your eyes, you may use up to three sets of ortho-k lenses each year as your corneas are reshaped. These lens exchanges are included in the annual package.
Please note that the lenses may put a strain on your eyes without you noticing it, or it may cause troubles such as corneal damage, so be sure come to your scheduled visits and communicate with Dr. Kerry.
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First Year Package: $1800
- Initial Consultation
- Ortho-K Evaluation, Fitting, Prescription, and Use/Care Training
- Ortho-K Lenses
- Insurance benefit can be applied if available
- Follow Up Appointments (Every 3 months - more may be necessary)
- Referral to PCLI for Axial Length Measurement Test
- Required 1xYear. Cost is determined and collected by PCLI. ~$230.
- Atropine Prescription (If Necessary)
- Prescription must be filled by a sterile compounding pharmacy
- Cost is determined and collected by the pharmacy
Return Year Package : $100
- Returning Patient Consultation at Annual Visit
- Updated Ortho-K Prescription & New Ortho-K Lens
- Insurance benefit can be applied if available
- Follow Up Appointments (Every 3 months - more may be necessary)
- Referral to PCLI for Axial Length Measurement Test
- Required 1xYear. Cost is determined and collected by PCLI. ~$230.
- Atropine Prescription (If Necessary)
- Prescription must be filled by a sterile compounding pharmacy
- Cost is determined and collected by the pharmacy
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MiSight - First Year Package: $2000
- Initial Consultation
- Contact Lens Evaluation, Fitting, Prescription, and Use/Care Training
- Annual Supply of MiSight Contacts
- Insurance benefit can be applied if available
- Follow Up Appointments (Every 3 months - more may be necessary)
- Referral to PCLI for Axial Length Measurement Test
- Required 1xYear. Cost is determined and collected by PCLI. ~$230.
- Atropine Prescription (If Necessary)
- Prescription must be filled by a sterile compounding pharmacy
- Cost is determined and collected by the pharmacy
MiSight - Return Year Package: $1800
- Returning Patient Consultation at Annual Visit
- Updated MiSight Prescription & Annual Supply of MiSight Contacts
- Insurance benefit can be applied if available
- Follow Up Appointments (Every 3 months - more may be necessary)
- Referral to PCLI for Axial Length Measurement Test
- Required 1xYear. Cost is determined and collected by PCLI. ~$230.
- Atropine Prescription (If Necessary)
- Prescription must be filled by a sterile compounding pharmacy
- Cost is determined and collected by the pharmacy
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First Year Package for Atropine Drops Only : $700
- Initial Consultation
- Atropine Prescription
- Follow Up Appointments (Every Three Months)
- Referral to PCLI for Axial Length Measurement Test
- Required 1xYear
- Cost is determined and collected by PCLI. ~$230
- Atropine Drops
- Prescription must be filled by a sterile compounding pharmacy
- Cost is determined and collected by the pharmacy
Return Year Package for Atropine Drops Only : $450*
- Consultation
- Atropine Prescription
- Follow Up Appointments (Every Three Months)
- Referral to PCLI for Axial Length Measurement Test
- Required 1xYear
- Cost is determined and collected by PCLI. ~$230
- Atropine Drops
- Prescription must be filled by a sterile compounding pharmacy
- Cost is determined and collected by the pharmacy
*sibling discount not applicable
Seattle Area Sterile Compounding Pharmacies
Kelley-Ross Compounding Pharmacy
805 Madison St #702, Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 622-3565
Key Compounding Pharmacy
530 S 336th St, Federal Way, WA 98003
(206) 878-3900
https://www.keycompounding.com/
Custom Prescriptions
1200 112TH Ave NE Ste A102 Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 289-0347
Online Sterile Compounding Pharmacies
https://www.imprimisrx.com/ Text ok (858) 264-2082
https://www.redlinepharmacy.com/atropine/
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Sibling Discount:
$200 discount for each sibling participating in the first year treatment program
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A La Carte Pricing:
Myopia Management Initial Consult If You Choose Not to Opt-In to MM Package: $250
Ortho-K Contact Lens Evaluation, Fit, & Training: $250
1 day/week follow up: $80 per visit
3 month follow up visits: $150
You will need to come in for at least three visits over the course of the year.
Medical Visits due to pain, corneal abrasions, etc: $80 per visit Out Of Pocket
Medical visits can be billed to medical insurance if available.
Please note that claims submitted to medical insurance may be subject to your
deductible and may result in a bill.
Treatment and medicine required will be additional and costs determined by
the pharmacy.
Pain and dryness can be side effects of wearing ortho-k lenses as they are
reshaping your cornea while you sleep like retainers and braces do for your teeth.
* If you start experiencing pain or anything abnormal, stop using the lenses
and let us know asap.
Ortho-K Replacement Contacts: $600 ($300 / Lens).
Insurance can be applied to total if available
