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Myopia Management in Maine

Your family’s journey to clear vision and healthy eyes starts at Maine Optometry!

Your Child’s Friendly Partners in Eye Care

Your child’s eye care plays an essential role in their overall health, well-being, and development, which is why we practice at a high level to deliver exceptional care. We do this by adopting the industry’s best, child-friendly technology and implementing it into care. In the event of a myopia diagnosis, our pediatric eye doctors will learn all about your child’s eyes, lifestyle, and interests and create a tailored management plan that caters to their unique needs and favorite activities!
Myopia Management at Maine Optometry in Gorham, ME

What is Myopia?

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a prevalent eye condition that affects children and progresses as they age. For myopia patients, objects up close may appear clear, while those at a distance appear blurry. While prescription glasses can correct the vision issues that myopia causes, they won’t treat the condition itself. Our kind pediatric team uses solutions that also correct the issue — such as reshaping the cornea — to help improve their sight and protect their eyes from further damage.

How Myopia Management
Can Help

Although myopia isn’t curable it can be effectively managed by our caring eye doctors. Detecting nearsightedness as early as possible is crucial to creating better outcomes, which is why it’s important to have your child’s eyes checked regularly. This way, your child benefits the most from improved eyesight in the present and future, a slower progression of myopia, and a decreased likelihood of developing certain eye conditions later on in life.
Myopia Treatment at Maine Optometry in Freeport, ME
Myopia Management Options at Maine Optometry in Brunswick, ME

Myopia Treatment For Your Child

Every child’s needs and goals for their myopia management are different. Our passionate team will listen closely to you and your child to personalize a management plan that will provide them with the sight and eye health protection they deserve. Depending on what will work best for your little one, our eye doctors may recommend ortho-k lenses, Misight® 1 day lenses, or other effective treatments!

Stellest™ Lenses for Slowing Myopia Progression

Essilor® Stellest™ lenses are an advanced spectacle lens option designed to slow the progression of myopia in children, while still delivering clear, comfortable vision for everyday activities.

Unlike traditional glasses that only correct blurry vision, Stellest lenses use innovative H.A.L.T. (Highly Aspherical Lenslet Target) technology. This design features a clear central zone for sharp vision, surrounded by a ring of microscopic lenslets that create a “volume of signal” in front of the retina—helping to slow eye growth associated with worsening myopia.

In clinical studies, Stellest lenses have been shown to significantly reduce myopia progression compared to standard single vision lenses, making them one of the most effective non-invasive treatment options available.

Myopia Treatment at Maine Optometry in Freeport, ME

Why parents choose Stellest lenses:

  • Worn just like regular glasses
  • Designed specifically for children with progressing myopia
  • Backed by advanced research and clinical results
  • Supports long-term eye health, not just short-term vision

A pediatric eye exam can help determine if Stellest lenses are the right fit as part of a personalized myopia management plan.

Giving Your Child Clear Sight Now, Healthy Eyes in the Long-Term

At Maine Optometry, we understand the importance of preparing our community’s children for the future. That’s why we offer comprehensive pediatric eye exams to detect issues early on and ensure crisp, clear vision. Our team also develops customized management or treatment plans that won’t disrupt your child’s daily adventures. We’re passionate about working with children and can’t wait to show you why our community trusts us with all their eye care needs.

Testimonials

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Very professional and thorough. Very nice facility. Terrific customer service.
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Jill Patterson
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Dr. Hill is amazing. Friendly staff and very professional.
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Ann Arsenault
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Very disappointed that the sample of a contact lens had to be ordered but then couldn't be mailed to me (even with me paying shipping). You used to. I drive 1.5 hours each way. I will just find a local ophthalmologist.
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michael sammon
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They know what they are doing. And it was fun.
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Daniel Unruh
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Great staff friendly knowledgeable
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Karen Dalton
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Very confusing that I paid in full the day I dropped my glasses off to have new lenses put in. I paid 225 on my credit card and now I’m getting an email and a paper Bill both sent to my husband saying we owe the money I would think that would save you a little bit of time and money also for this not to happen.
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Carl Fleck
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All of my feedback is very positive. The staff was very pleasant and helpful. I will be back. Thank you
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Ivy Martin
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Plenty of assistance available. Wide array of frames to choose from.