Myopia Management in Kirksville

Myopia Management in Kirksville

Slow the Progression of Your Child's Nearsightedness

(660) 665-6262

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 International Eyecare Center - Kirksville in Kirksville today.

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How Myopia Management Works

  • Initial consultation & follow ups

    At your initial consultation, your International Eyecare Center - Kirksville 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 Kirksville 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.

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- Sep. 17, 2024
Very knowledgeable and caring. Great work!
- Jun. 30, 2024
Friendly, efficient, and nice facility
- May. 29, 2024
Efficient, effective services. Nice people.
- Apr. 17, 2024
excellent care and staff
- Nov. 30, 2023
Staff was polite, helpful and thorough. I felt like I recieved a thorough exam and they cared about... the health of my eye and quality of my glasses.
- Nov. 13, 2023
Very great service.
- Oct. 21, 2023
I had a rash under my left eye and called on a Friday morning and got right in to see Dr. Page about... it.
- Aug. 12, 2023
They were great. I really can't wait to get my glasses. Unfortunately out of their control the flood... ing has prevented me from being able to pick them up yet. Hopefully this week.
- Aug. 08, 2023
Wonderful, friendly staff, faster than what I thought, KEEP IT UP!🙏😁
- Jul. 20, 2023
The staff are very professional, polite, personable, and extremely wonderful!
- Jul. 09, 2023
Detailed and thorough exam, with very friendly and professional staff. I received my glasses within... a week. I would gladly recommend IEC to my family and friends.
- Jun. 12, 2023
Nice service and got our glasses back super quick!
- Jun. 03, 2023
My elderly parents have never had such wonderful care. We’ll continue to receive care with you.
- Jun. 03, 2023
They were extremely helpful accommodating my elderly parents with their order.. We will be using th... em moving forward.
- Mar. 12, 2023
Ease of making appointments and going through the exam process.
- Mar. 04, 2023
I've been going to IEC since 2000. Always great service, eyeglass lens prescriptions always accurat... e. Only issue is as an adult with small head, need kids size eyeglasses, and rarely a good selection to fit me to choose from. Eyeglass techs are not well trained to help choose eye glass frames to fit your features, not honest how glasses look on me. Comments on them rarely positive, but learned to accept how I look out of necessity.
- Feb. 08, 2023
Great treatment.
- Feb. 03, 2023
Everyone was helpfully and friendly!
- Jan. 09, 2023
Great service great Dr’s and staff!
- Jan. 08, 2023
The staff is always helpful and friendly

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Myopia Management in Kirksville

Our optometry practice in Kirksville

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • VSP
  • United Healthcare
  • Spectera
  • Anthem
  • Metlife
  • Medicaid

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Your child deserves to see the world clearly

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

(660) 665-6262