How We Customize Your Child’s Myopia Control Plan: Ortho K, Atropine Drops and More

For families in El Paso, Texas, ensuring your child has clear and healthy vision is a top priority. At Eyes of Cimarron, we specialize in helping children manage one of the most common vision issues today: myopia. Dr. Gabriel Davila is dedicated to creating customized myopia control plans that do more than just correct vision. These plans help slow the progression of the condition and protect your child’s long term eye health.
 

What is Myopia?

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is one of the most common vision problems affecting children today. It causes distant objects to appear blurry while nearby objects remain clear. As the condition progresses, it can significantly impact a child’s daily life.
 

Clear vision is essential for effective learning. Children with untreated myopia may find it difficult to concentrate in school, misread instructions, or develop headaches from eye strain. These challenges can lead to frustration and falling behind academically. Since children often don’t recognize their vision is impaired, myopia can go undiagnosed unless caught during an eye exam.
 

The Importance of Regular Pediatric Eye Exams

Pediatric eye exams play a crucial role in identifying vision issues like myopia before they interfere with your child’s learning or daily life. Detecting myopia early allows us to create a personalized treatment plan that not only corrects vision but helps slow the progression of the condition over time.
 

What Is Myopia Control and Why Is It Essential?

Myopia control goes beyond simply correcting blurry vision. It’s a proactive approach designed to slow the progression of myopia and reduce the risk of serious eye conditions later in life, such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and macular degeneration. The earlier we start myopia control, the better the long-term outcomes for your child’s eye health.
 

Customized Myopia Control Plans by Dr. Gabriel Davila

Dr. Davila leads our myopia management program at Eyes of Cimarron and has extensive expertise in managing and slowing the progression of myopia in children. He offers advanced strategies that are carefully tailored to each child’s specific vision needs. By evaluating your child’s prescription, eye health, and daily activities, Dr. Davila can recommend a treatment plan designed to both correct vision and protect long term eye health. Based on your child’s prescription, eye health and lifestyle, he may recommend:
 

• Orthokeratology (Ortho K): Specially designed contact lenses worn overnight that gently reshape the cornea so your child can enjoy clear vision during the day without glasses or contacts.

• Atropine Eye Drops: Low dose atropine drops are applied before bedtime and have been shown to significantly slow myopia progression.

• Multifocal Soft Contact Lenses: These lenses provide clear vision while also helping to reduce the eye’s tendency to elongate, which is the main cause of myopia worsening.

Dr. Davila takes the time to educate families on the available treatment options, empowering parents to make informed decisions about their child’s vision care. He also provides guidance on lifestyle habits that can support myopia control, such as managing screen time and encouraging more outdoor activities. These daily routines can play a key role in slowing the progression of myopia and promoting overall eye health.
 

Support for Families in El Paso and Beyond

Managing myopia is a team effort. At Eyes of Cimarron, we work closely with families to monitor progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and provide ongoing support. Whether your child is newly diagnosed or already experiencing rapid changes in their vision, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
 

Schedule your child’s eye exam with Dr. Gabriel Davila at Eyes of Cimarron to explore a personalized myopia control plan that protects your child’s vision now and in the future. Visit our office in El Paso, Texas, or call (915) 910-5915 to book an appointment today.