Patients with high myopia can be at risk for ocular pathology, so managing, slowing and treating myopia in pediatric patients with drugs, multifocal contact lenses and refractive surgery are necessary.
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, having myopia can increase chances of later development of ocular pathology, such as cataracts, glaucoma and retinal detachments.
There are effective options to slow myopia in pediatric patients, but not every procedure is appropriate for every patient. Low-dose atropine, multifocal contact lenses, orthokeratology and refractive surgery all slow