Myopia is becoming more common in children. Longer eyes (length-wise) and steeper corneas can cause myopia. Myopia raises the risk of eye disease as you get older. While you cannot reverse myopia, new treatments may help slow its progession in children.

Treatments aimed at slowing eye growth include atropine eye drops and peripheral defocus contact lenses. Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) lenses flatten the cornea while your child sleeps. Spending more time outside can also help reduce myopia. Ask your ophthalmologist if treatment to control myopia is right for your child.