The Myopia Risk Exam
A clearer picture of your child's eyes. A more informed next step.
Understand the starting point
A myopia assessment brings together your child's vision, eye health, prescription history and family history. We also discuss school, screen use, outdoor time and the practical realities of any treatment.
Measurements that guide care
Our practice uses the OCULUS Myopia Master as part of its myopia assessment. Measurements such as prescription, corneal curvature and axial length—the length of the eye—can help establish a baseline and monitor change over time. Axial length is the distance from the front to the back of the eye. Comparing follow-up measurements with the baseline helps us understand how eye growth is changing during care. We interpret the trend alongside age, prescription and eye health when considering whether to continue or adjust a treatment plan. Your doctor determines which tests are appropriate and explains their meaning.
No examination can predict a child's future prescription with certainty. The value of assessment is a better-informed starting point and a way to follow how the eyes change.
A conversation, not just a number
We explain the available options, expected follow-up, treatment responsibilities and relevant risks. The right choice must suit both your child's eyes and your family's routine.
Bring the details that matter
Please bring current glasses, previous prescriptions if available, a list of medications and any questions. Contact-lens wearers should ask the office about preparation before the appointment.
Continue to your first visit, explore Ortho-K or daytime lenses, or request a consultation.
Explore the technology: OCULUS Myopia Master.
Your myopia-control care team
Myopia-control care at Village Eyes Optometry in Westwood is provided by Dr. Bahareh Golbahar, Dr. Annie Hu-Duval and Dr. Lorin Vogel. Meet our myopia-control doctors and learn how we tailor care to your child.