Thursday, July 24, 2025

Myopia and your child


Can Myopia be reversed?

 Is it possible to reverse myopia? That’s a question many of those with nearsightedness have probably asked at one point or another. Glasses can correct this common refractive error but can’t turn the clock back.

Myopia can’t be reversed, but myopia control can slow its progression in kids whose eyes are still growing. Regular eye exams play a crucial role in managing myopia. They allow optometrists to monitor your eye’s progression and adjust prescriptions accordingly. While we can’t hit ‘undo’ on myopia, we can certainly take steps to manage it effectively.


What is Myopia?

Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a vision condition that affects nearly 30% of Americans. It’s a type of refractive error—a problem with your eyes that affects how you see. In a healthy eye, light rays land directly on the retina, the layer of light-reactive cells at the back of the eye. The retina sends this information through the optic nerve, where the brain turns it into an image.

Myopia occurs when the eyeball is too long, or the cornea (the clear front part of the eye) is overly curved, causing the light entering the eye to focus in front of the retina instead of onto it. This makes it difficult to see distant objects clearly, while close objects are typically sharp and clear.


What Causes Myopia?

Although myopia can affect people of any age, it usually emerges in childhood and worsens during adolescence. Genetics play a major role in determining who develops myopia; if one or both parents have myopia, their children are at higher risk of developing it as well. However, environmental factors may also increase your chances, such as:

  • Excessive screen time
  • Lack of outdoor activities
  • Reading in poor lighting conditions

Correcting Myopic Vision

The most common treatment for myopia is prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses. Eyeglasses are available in many styles and designs, offering a stylish way to meet your unique needs. For people who prefer a more natural look, contact lenses are an alternative to glasses that sit directly on the eye.

Whatever you choose, these devices work by bending light to focus it directly on the retina, which can improve visual acuity and clarity for people with refractive errors. Your optometrist has to measure your refractive error with an eye exam to determine the correct prescription.

Myopia Control

Since myopia can worsen until a child’s eyes stabilize around age 20, myopia control focuses on slowing down the rate at which a child’s myopia progresses. Every child’s eyes are unique, so myopia control plans are individualized to meet each child’s needs.

After an eye exam, our doctors may recommend a range of myopia control methods. Be sure and discuss these with Dr Brian and Dr Boyer

(909) 596-6756 LaVerne (909) 982-0100 Upland

 www.drboyeroptometrist.com

Sunday, June 16, 2024

Father’s Day 2024


 To all the Dad’s: HAPPY FATHERS DAY 👨🏻

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Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Closed Saturday June 8, 2024


Our offices will be CLOSED SATURDAY JUNE 8TH  Be sure to make your pick-up of glasses and contacts early in the week.  Hours for the week of June 3-7 are 9:30am-5:00pm this week. Normal hours will resume Monday June 10th 

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Monday, June 3, 2024

June 3-7 2024–modified closing time

 


Office hour closing time will be modified to 5 PM June 3-7 Thank you for your understanding 

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Monday, May 27, 2024

Memorial Day 2024

 

Our offices will be closed to commemorate #MemorialDay Monday May 27th. We hope you enjoy your weekend, and pause to remember its purpose, honoring the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces “The legacy of brave men and women who have fought and died for their country is the freedom we enjoy as Americans." – Lucian Adams

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Friday, May 17, 2024

World Hypertension Day-May 17th

 

How does hypertension affect the eyes?

 • Chronically high blood pressure, or hypertension, can hurt patients' eyes and vision which can lead to:

 ◦ Damaged retinal blood vessels, called retinopathy

 ◦ Fluid accumulation beneath the retina, called choroidopathy

 ◦ Nerve damage, called optic neuropathy

 • These issues can cause blurry vision, bleeding in the eyes, and even sight loss. 1. Hypertension is also linked to cataracts, high intraocular pressure, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic eye complications. 2. If you have high blood pressure, you should have a dilated eye exam at least once a year or as directed by your eye doctor. If you notice any type of vision loss or have persistent eye pain, it is important to schedule an appointment with an eye doctor as soon as possible.


Annual comprehensive eye exams help to catch high blood pressure early. In fact, an eye doctor may be the first to detect hypertension. The longer it goes untreated, the more damage hypertension can do to your body, resulting in a greater risk of vision loss and the development of other serious conditions. This is why detecting high blood pressure early is crucial (909)596-6756  2443 Foothill LaVerne CA 91750 (909) 982-0100  1637 Mountain Ave Upland CA 91784 #drkennethboyerOD #drbrianboyerOD #eyewear #sunglasses #worldhypertensionday www.drboyeroptometrist.com

Sunday, May 12, 2024

Mother’s Day 2024

 


To all the moms in all shapes and styles! Happy Mother’s Day! 

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