Your visual abilities, including visual acuity, depth perception, and eye tracking, will first be evaluated comprehensively. Once complete, your optometrist will create a personalized training regimen to help you overcome specific visual challenges. The results and progress of the program will be closely monitored to track your improvements properly.

Slowing down the progression of nearsightedness is usually done by asking child patients to wear specialized glasses or contact lenses. Low-dose atropine eye drops are sometimes used if proven to not lead to side effects. Eye care specialists may also recommend lifestyle changes, like reducing screentime or spending more time outside.

You will first undergo eligibility tests to determine your suitability for ortho-k lenses. The lenses will be designed and custom-fitted for you, and you must wear them overnight as you sleep. You should remove them upon waking up to enjoy the day without your prescription lenses.