{"id":228,"date":"2026-11-12T06:40:31","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T12:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clinicaivo.com\/myopia-control\/"},"modified":"2026-11-12T06:43:06","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T12:43:06","slug":"myopia-control","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clinicaivo.com\/en\/myopia-control\/","title":{"rendered":"Myopia Control"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"ivo-eyebrow\">The condition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-childhood-myopia\">What is childhood myopia?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Myopia makes distant things look blurry: the board at school, street signs, the TV. In children it usually appears during the school years and tends to increase as they grow, because the eye becomes longer than normal and the image focuses in front of the retina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Glasses correct the blur, but they don&#8217;t stop that growth. That is why we talk about <strong>myopia control<\/strong>: follow-up designed to slow its progression, not just to update the prescription every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/clinicaivo\/assets\/img\/portada\/tratamiento-miopia-1080.webp\" alt=\"Illustration: in a myopic eye light focuses in front of the retina; with treatment, on the retina\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ivo-eyebrow\">Why it matters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-it-pays-to-slow-it-down-early\">Why it pays to slow it down early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High myopia in adulthood is linked to a higher risk of retinal problems and other eye diseases. Childhood, while the eye is still growing, is the best time to limit how far it progresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ivo-eyebrow\">Signs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"signs-your-child-may-be-nearsighted\">Signs your child may be nearsighted<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ivo-minis\"><li><h3>Squinting<\/h3><p>To see far away, or sitting very close to the TV and screens.<\/p><\/li><li><h3>Trouble seeing the board<\/h3><p>Copies with mistakes or asks to sit at the front of the class.<\/p><\/li><li><h3>A rising prescription<\/h3><p>Needs stronger glasses at every check-up.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ivo-eyebrow\">The evaluation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-the-evaluation-involves\">What the evaluation involves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We examine your child&#8217;s eyes calmly and explain what we find, so the family can decide with all the information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"ivo-steps ivo-steps--list\"><li><span class=\"n\">01<\/span><span>Medical history: how long they have worn glasses, how the prescription has changed and whether either parent is nearsighted.<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"n\">02<\/span><span>Precise measurement of the prescription; in children, drops that relax focusing are often used to measure it accurately.<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"n\">03<\/span><span>A complete eye exam, including the retina.<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"n\">04<\/span><span>A treatment plan and follow-up schedule, explained to the family.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ivo-eyebrow\">The treatment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"options-to-slow-myopia\">Options to slow myopia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several evidence-based options exist today to slow myopia progression in children. The right one depends on age, prescription and how fast it has progressed; it is chosen at the evaluation and adjusted at each check-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ivo-minis\"><li><h3>Low-dose atropine drops<\/h3><p>Used at home once a day, alongside the child&#8217;s usual glasses.<\/p><\/li><li><h3>Special lenses<\/h3><p>Glasses or contact lenses designed to slow the eye&#8217;s elongation while also correcting vision.<\/p><\/li><li><h3>Orthokeratology<\/h3><p>Rigid contact lenses worn overnight that temporarily reshape the cornea.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Habits matter too: spending time outdoors every day and taking breaks while reading or using screens helps look after children&#8217;s eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ivo-callout\"><div><h2>Book your child&#8217;s evaluation<\/h2><p>If they struggle to see far away or their prescription goes up every year, we review their case and explain the options clearly.<\/p><\/div><a class=\"ivo-btn ivo-btn--light\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clinicaivo.com\/en\/contact\/\" data-ivo-event=\"cta_click\">Book an appointment<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ivo-eyebrow\">Common questions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ivo-faq2\"><details><summary>Do regular glasses slow myopia?<\/summary><p>No. They correct the blur but do not stop the eye from elongating. Specific myopia control treatments exist for that.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>When should I have my child checked?<\/summary><p>As soon as you notice they struggle to see far away, and whenever their prescription rises from one check-up to the next. The earlier control starts, the more room there is to slow progression.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Is laser surgery an option for children?<\/summary><p>No. Refractive surgery is considered in adults with a stable prescription. In children the goal is to slow myopia while the eye is still growing.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>How often are the check-ups?<\/summary><p>It depends on the treatment and on your child&#8217;s age. At the evaluation we give you a follow-up schedule.<\/p><\/details><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Follow-up and treatment to slow myopia progression in children and teenagers, not just update the prescription every year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":226,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"padecimiento","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-228","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Myopia Control for Children in Mexico City - Cl\u00ednica Ivo<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Myopia control for children in Mexico City: a complete evaluation and options to slow myopia progression. 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