Vision Therapy in Tucson

What Treatments Are Used in Myopia Management?

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Ways to Manage Myopia in Children

Why is myopia management vital? It's about ensuring that your child's vision remains vibrant and unburdened by nearsightedness as they develop and lessening the risk of eye diseases later in life. Controlling myopia also improves their daily quality of life and contributes to academic success.

At Alvernon Optical - Alvernon & 5th, your child's visual well-being is one of our top priorities. We're committed to offering a range of effective myopia management treatments tailored to your child's unique needs.

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Glasses and Contact Lenses for Clear Vision

Eyeglasses and contact lenses are common and effective treatments for myopia management. These options provide your child with clear and crisp vision, addressing nearsightedness and allowing them to see the world clearly.

Our team at Alvernon Optical - Alvernon & 5th offers a wide range of fashionable eyeglasses and comfortable contact lenses to cater to your child's specific needs. We understand that comfort and style are equally important when it comes to eyewear, and our experts are here to ensure your child receives the best options to fit their unique lifestyle and preferences.


Controlling Myopia with Atropine Eye Drops

Atropine eye drops are an effective treatment option for managing myopia in children. These specialized drops slow down the progression of nearsightedness, serving as a protective shield for your child's precious vision. Our experienced team will guide you through the usage and benefits of these drops as part of our comprehensive myopia management approach.

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Vision Correction with Orthokeratology

Orthokeratology, or ortho-k, represents a modern and innovative myopia management treatment. This non-surgical approach involves custom-designed, gas-permeable contact lenses that temporarily reshape the cornea. These specialized lenses work their magic overnight, gently correcting your child's vision, and are removed in the morning for clear vision during the day.

The various benefits of ortho-k make it an appealing choice for many parents.

  • Daytime Freedom from Glasses or Contacts

    Ortho-k affords your child the freedom to see clearly throughout the day without needing eyeglasses or contact lenses.

  • Slows Myopia Progression

    Research has shown that ortho-k can help curb the development of nearsightedness, potentially reducing the risk of more severe vision problems in the future.

  • Convenient and Safe

    Ortho-k lenses are a safe and versatile option for managing myopia in children of various ages. They are easy to use and maintain, providing parents peace of mind.

  • Improved Self Confidence

    Ortho-k lenses can significantly boost your child's self-confidence with clear vision without visible vision correction.

Patient Reviews
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- Aug. 14, 2025
Great place! The staff is always so nice and so helpful!
- Aug. 02, 2025
Friendly, efficient service
- Jul. 31, 2025
Responsive, concerned, optometrist. Excellent service fitting glasses. Very open to questions and co... ncerns
- Jul. 30, 2025
Been going here for couple years and highly recommend, staff and providers are wonderful!
- Jul. 23, 2025
I'm a long time client and have always been satisfied with alvernon optical and Dr cinnally specific... ally. I would highly recommend this establishment due to their attentiveness and priority in making sure your needs are met. They also price match and will work with you on prices at least on contacts from my experience. They also have a wide selection of designer frames with reasonable prices. Go check em out! You won't be disappointed.
- Jul. 18, 2025
From the arrival and filling out the paperwork, the pre exam, the actual exam with Dr. Rosen, select... ion of the glasses, and finally pickup of the glasses, I found the entire experience to be excellent. I will definitely be back!
- Jul. 12, 2025
This place has been in Tucson since the 1960's They have superior customer service and services are ... state of the art they can handle all of your vision needs easily available appointments on line and over the phone
- Jul. 04, 2025
Everything was great.
- Jun. 21, 2025
Dr. Jeff was very thorough in his exam and answered questions. Staff was friendly and made appointme... nt time efficient
- Jun. 12, 2025
Love this place and the staff are awesome!
- Jun. 09, 2025
I had a pleasant experience at Alvernon Optical. The staff and doctor were very friendly and profess... ional. Definitely recommend this business.
- Jun. 01, 2025
I can't tell you how happy I am that Dr. Lewis is over at Alvernon Optical. He is one of the best op... tometrists I have ever seen, and the staff is so friendly and helpful.
- May. 19, 2025
Dr. Lewis is thorough, knowledgeable and caring. The office area is clean and pleasant and the staff... efficient, friendly and helpful. I was quite pleased with my experience there.
- Apr. 05, 2025
Dr. Jeffery Lewis has given me and my family excellent serive and attention over many years.
- Apr. 05, 2025
They were awesome everyone was awesome very nice and very helpful.
- Mar. 23, 2025
Clean and organized store customer service is always friendly and attentive.
- Mar. 14, 2025
These guys are great, I’ve been going here for years for my annual eye exams. They are also very h... elpful if you need to schedule something sooner. Dr. Jones and Dr. Cinalli are very knowledgeable. The receptionists really care, the lady who checks the eye pressure is so nice, I love her. I also have had really good experiences with the eyeglass-fitting staff. I recommend doing the Opto-Map as well, even if you have healthy eyes now, a baseline is SO important down the line if anything changes!
- Feb. 13, 2025
Very friendly staff. Dr. Lewis is great!
- Feb. 04, 2025
Awesome experience! I usually use Costco optical, but they have gone down the toilet! Yea you save a... few bucks, but it’s a Walmart in disguise!!
- Jan. 16, 2025
I love the staff and the facility is alway clean organized and inviting.

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Myopia Management in Tucson

Our optometry practice in Tucson

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
  • Sep. 01 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Davis Vision
  • Medicaid
  • Avesis
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EyeMed
  • Blue Cross
  • MetLife
  • Advantage Care

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Explore the Benefits of Myopia Management for Your Kids Today

Our dedicated team is here to help you explore these options so you can make an informed decision that ensures your child's vision remains clear and bright.

Our goal is to safeguard your child's visual health while ensuring they enjoy life with crystal-clear vision. Visit Alvernon Optical - Alvernon & 5th  today and discover how these myopia management treatments can benefit your child's future.

(520) 327-6211