Myopia Management in Alexandria

Myopia Management in Alexandria

Slow the Progression of Your Child's Nearsightedness

(320) 763-4321

Is your child's prescription frequently changing?

Myopia is so much more than an inconvenience.

Studies show that children with myopia increase their risk of developing potentially sight-threatening eye conditions later in life. 

Our dedicated and highly skilled eye doctors offer solutions to stop or slow your child's myopia progression. 

Offer your child a brighter future by contacting us at Eye Associates of Alexandria in Alexandria today.

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How Myopia Management Works

  • Initial consultation & follow ups

    At your initial consultation, your Eye Associates of Alexandria eye doctor will determine the optimal myopia treatment and will schedule follow up meetings to ensure myopia progression has slowed down.

  • Customized treatment plan

    Our practice uses advanced equipment to develop a personalized treatment plan for your child.

  • Advanced treatment methods

    Non-invasive myopia treatments include customized contact lenses and/or special prescription eye drops.

  • Change in myopia progression

    Data shows a 78% decrease in the progression of their myopia vs. no treatment.


Myopia Management FAQs

What is myopia management?

Myopia management uses certain treatments and technologies to slow or even halt your child's myopia progression. Our myopia control program in Alexandria is unique as we have the latest technology and experience to ensure your child's vision remains stable and healthy for years to come.

Is myopia management necessary?

Myopia is more than just poor vision. Childhood myopia raises the risk of developing sight-threatening eye diseases later in life, such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and cataracts. Speak to your eye doctor about the best ways to minimize your child’s risk.

At what age does myopia (nearsightedness) usually start?

Myopia can begin as early as 6 and will usually progress until roughly age 20. The longer it progresses, and the higher the prescription, the greater your child’s risk of sight-threatening eye conditions later in life.

When should my child start myopia management?

For optimal results, myopia management should be started as soon as possible. That said, myopia control can help children and teens of all ages.

Patient Reviews
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- Jun. 24, 2025
Knowledgeable staff, and very good doctors. Very helpful and would highly recommend them to anyone l... ooking for Quality Eye Care in Alexandria
- Jun. 18, 2025
Well done. Very professional
- Jun. 10, 2025
Great
- Jun. 10, 2025
Awesome office
- May. 30, 2025
Dr. Stotesbury and the entire staff are very pleasant and professional.
- Apr. 18, 2025
Dr Melissa and staff are top tier. Very thorough and amazing customer service!
- Apr. 09, 2025
Dr Eric was very thorough The only thing I was disappointed with is the price of glasses! I asked wh... at the cost of glasses would be and was told about 600.00 I ordered two pair of glasses from Zenni and they cost me 165.00 the one pair is progressive and the other one is sunglasses with my prescription
- Apr. 04, 2025
Been going to them for years awesome service and care.
- Feb. 26, 2025
Great customer service.
- Feb. 13, 2025
Eye Associates did an amazing job on my eye exam, and educating me along the way, and answering my q... uestions. I really enjoyed all the staff that assisted me during my exam and in while checking me in. A few weeks later I came in to look at frames, and Mikayla helped me out by picking out some cute frame options, and was so thorough and helpful!
- Jan. 22, 2025
Staff is very friendly and there was no wait time.
- Jan. 15, 2025
Very caring atmosphere! I was needing immediate help and they worked me in. I felt important, and ... that my concerns were heard.
- Jan. 04, 2025
Excellent, very engaging and personable.
- Nov. 08, 2024
I went in to have my glasses looked at and Michelle was amazing! Excellent customer service, I canno... t say enough! Thank you.
- Oct. 16, 2024
I had the best experience at Eye Associates. Michelle was very friendly and knowledgeable and she ab... solutely made my day when she found me not only one, but two, frames that looked and felt great! Thank you!
- Sep. 20, 2024
Dr. Melissa is excellent, efficient, and kind. Very knowledgeable and truly cares about the patient ... at each visit. Highly recommend!
- Aug. 31, 2024
Great service and selection!!
- Aug. 25, 2024
Excellent care and service. Thank you
- Aug. 14, 2024
All staff were extremely friendly and helpful in answering my questions. Definitely felt like I had ... Dr. Melissa's entire attention, as well as the other staff and they didn't rush me or pressure me to buy something I didn't need or that was out of my price range. Very much recommend Eye Associates of Alexandria!
- Aug. 04, 2024
Had my first visit and love it. The entire staff is kind and A= customer service.

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Myopia Management in Alexandria

Our optometry practice in Alexandria

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Hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Friday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Avesis

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Your child deserves to see the world clearly

Visit us today to see how we can help your child thrive!

(320) 763-4321