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Myopia Management & Myopia Therapy
Myopia management refers to treatments used to control the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) and mild astigmatism. It's an excellent option for those who want daytime freedom from glasses or contacts.
Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) Learn More >
MiSight Myopia Control Soft Lenses Learn More >
Glasses or Soft Contacts
Myopia Therapy refers to the use of Soft Multifocal Contacts in addition to Atropine Drops to delay the onset of myopia.
Myopia Significantly Increases The Risk of Serious Eye Diseases
What is Myopia?
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a refractive error that causes your eyes to elongate in size, focusing light in front of your retina instead of on it, leading to blurry distance vision.
Aside from affecting your distance vision, high myopia can increase your risk of developing eye diseases or experience vision loss caused by glaucoma, retinal tears, holes, and detachments.
Although there is no cure for myopia, it can be treated with ortho-k lenses, atropine eye drops, prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses, and even corrected through LASIK surgery in adults.
Symptoms of Myopia
Myopia causes objects in the distance to appear blurry. If you have myopia, there are several other symptoms to look for, including:
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Squinting to see clearly
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Eyestrain
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Headaches
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Sitting closer to the TV or in front of the classroom
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Being unaware of objects in the distance
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Excessive blinking
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Frequent rubbing of the eyes
Myopia Epidemic
Childhood myopia rates are increasing. Many researchers believe reduced outdoor time and increased screen time on devices are part of the problem. Myopia often leads to struggles in school and activities for your child due to poor vision, as well as increased eye disease risks.
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Myopia Management Treatment Plans
Please note that while we offer various treatment plans, the myopia management plan you join is based on your eyes and the best way suited to halt the progression of myopia in your eyes.
Orthokeratology / Ortho-K Lenses
Ortho-K lenses are like braces and retainers for your eyes! They'll temporarily reshape your cornea while you sleep and allow you to experience clear vision during the day.
Ortho-K lenses effectively halt the progression of myopia and can even provide temporary nearsightedness correction.
Remember, the results are temporary, so you'll need to continue to wear the ortho-k lenses regularly at night to maintain optimum results. Long-term use of Ortho-K lenses will not affect your vision prescription once you stop using them.
Ortho-K for adults is a non-invasive and reversible alternative to refractive surgeries such as LASIK and PRK, and may be an option for individuals who aren’t candidates for a laser vision correction procedure.
Before wearing Ortho-K Lenses Ortho-K Lenses Reshape Cornea is Temporarily
Cornea While You Sleep Reshaped For Clear Vison
Atropine Eye Drops
Atropine eye drops are used during annual eye exams to dilate your eyes by disabling the focusing mechanism in the eye.
Low doses of Atropine eye drops can be used to control myopia by relieving focusing fatigue. They can be used alone or in conjunction with ortho-k lenses and are normally administered every night before bed. Those who use atropine drops generally wear glasses or contacts during the day.
MiSight Myopia Control Soft Lenses
MiSight lenses are the first FDA-approved soft lenses for controlling myopia progression in children. They are dual-focus contact lenses worn during the day and are designed to redirect how the light hits the retina. The center part of the lens corrects your vision while the outer part of the lens has concentric rings designed to direct light to focus on the retina. This “tricks” the eye into not growing too long.
Biofinity Multifocal Myopia Therapy Soft Lenses
Biofinity Multifocal Contacts worn in conjunction with using Atropine eyedrops can help with myopia control.
Myopia Management & Therapy Expectations and Costs
This page was updated 8/9/2024
Myopia Management treatment is an ongoing process that requires multiple visits and dedication to the process.
We will see you for:
- Initial Consultation to determine the best plan for you or your child.
This may be a combination of Myopia Management Lenses and Atropine drops or one or the other.
- Use, wear, and care training.
- Once the lenses arrive, we will see you frequently:
The morning after you wear them the first time, one week later, two weeks later,
one/two months after, and then every three months following that.
Depending on your eyes, you may use up to three sets of ortho-k lenses each year as your corneas are reshaped. These lens exchanges are included in the annual package.
Please note that the lenses may put a strain on your eyes without you noticing it, or it may cause troubles such as corneal damage, so be sure come to your scheduled visits and communicate with Dr. Kerry.
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We do offer payment plans for all treatment packages
if you prefer to pay over the course of the year.
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First Year Ortho-K Lens Treatment Package: $2000
- Initial Consultation
- Ortho-K Evaluation, Fitting, Prescription, Use/Care/Insertion & Removal Training
- Ortho-K Lenses
- Insurance benefit can be applied if available
- Follow Up Appointments
- 1 day after getting new Ortho-K Lenses
- 1 week after getting new Ortho-K Lenses
- Some patients may need a 2 week, 3 week, 1 month, and 2 month visits
after getting new Ortho-K Lenses as well
- Routine 3 month follow up visit
- Axial Length Measurement
- Corneal Staining Video
- Corneal Topography
- Atropine Prescription (If Necessary)
- Prescription must be filled by a sterile compounding pharmacy
- Cost is determined and collected by the pharmacy
Return Year Ortho-K Lens Treatment Package: $1500*
- Returning Patient Consultation at Annual Visit
- Updated Ortho-K Prescription & New Ortho-K Lenses
- Insurance benefit can be applied if available
- Follow Up Appointments
- 1 day after getting new Ortho-K Lenses
- 1 week after getting new Ortho-K Lenses
- Some patients may need a 2 week, 3 week, 1 month, and two month visits after getting new Ortho-K Lenses as well
- Routine 3 month follow up visit
- Axial Length Measurement
- Corneal Staining Video
- Corneal Topography
- Atropine Prescription (If Necessary)
- Prescription must be filled by a sterile compounding pharmacy
- Cost is determined and collected by the pharmacy
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MiSight - First Year Package: $2200
- Initial Consultation
- Contact Lens Evaluation, Fitting, Prescription, Use/Care/Insertion & Removal
Training
- Annual Supply of MiSight Contacts
- Insurance benefit can be applied if available
- Follow up after getting new lenses
- Routine 3 month follow up visits unless otherwise discussed
- Axial Length Measurement
- Corneal Topography
- Atropine Prescription (If Necessary)
- Prescription must be filled by a sterile compounding pharmacy
- Cost is determined and collected by the pharmacy
MiSight - Return Year Package: $2000*
- Returning Patient Consultation at Annual Visit
- Updated MiSight Prescription & Annual Supply of MiSight Contacts
- Insurance benefit can be applied if available
- Follow up after getting new lenses
- Routine 3 month follow up visits unless otherwise discussed
- Axial Length Measurement
- Corneal Topography
- Atropine Prescription (If Necessary)
- Prescription must be filled by a sterile compounding pharmacy
- Cost is determined and collected by the pharmacy
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Myopia Therapy with Soft Multifocal Contacts & Atropine Drops
Biofinity MF D + Atropine - First Year Package: $1500
- Initial Consultation
- Contact Lens Evaluation, Fitting, Prescription, Use/Care/Insertion & Removal
Training
- Annual Supply of Biofinity MF D Contacts
- Insurance benefit can be applied if available
- Follow Up Appointments
- Axial Length Measurement
- Corneal Topography
- Atropine Prescription
- Prescription must be filled by a sterile compounding pharmacy
- Cost is determined and collected by the pharmacy
Biofinity MF D + Atropine - Return Year Package: $1200
- Returning Patient Consultation at Annual Visit
- Updated Biofinity MF D Prescription & Annual Supply of Biofinity MF D Contacts
- Insurance benefit can be applied if available
- Follow Up Appointments
- Axial Length Measurement
- Corneal Topography
- Atropine Prescription
- Prescription must be filled by a sterile compounding pharmacy
- Cost is determined and collected by the pharmacy
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First Year Package for Atropine Drops Only : $900
- Initial Consultation
- Atropine Prescription
- Routine 3 month follow up visits unless otherwise discussed
- Axial Length Measurement
- Corneal Topography
- Atropine Drops
- Prescription must be filled by a sterile compounding pharmacy
- Cost is determined and collected by the pharmacy
Return Year Package for Atropine Drops Only : $650*
- Consultation
- Atropine Prescription
- Routine 3 month follow up visits unless otherwise discussed
- Axial Length Measurement
- Corneal Topography
- Atropine Drops
- Prescription must be filled by a sterile compounding pharmacy
- Cost is determined and collected by the pharmacy
*sibling discount not applicable
Seattle Area Sterile Compounding Pharmacies
Kelley-Ross Compounding Pharmacy
805 Madison St #702, Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 622-3565
Key Compounding Pharmacy
530 S 336th St, Federal Way, WA 98003
(206) 878-3900
https://www.keycompounding.com/
Custom Prescriptions
1200 112TH Ave NE Ste A102 Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 289-0347
Online Sterile Compounding Pharmacies
https://www.imprimisrx.com/ Text ok (858) 264-2082
https://www.redlinepharmacy.com/atropine/
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Sibling Discount:
$200 discount for each sibling participating in the first year treatment program
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A La Carte Out of Pocket Pricing:
Annual Eye Exam: $125 (can be billed to insurance)
Myopia Management Initial/ Follow Up Consult: $250
Ortho-K Contact Lens Evaluation, Fit, & Prescription: $250 (can be billed to insurance)
MiSight Contact Lens Evaluation, Fit, & Prescription: $250 (can be billed to insurance)
First Time Wearer Care & Use Training: $300
Follow Up Appointments:
- 1 day after getting new Ortho-K Lenses: $80
- 1 week after getting new Ortho-K Lenses: $80
- 1 month visit after getting new Ortho-K Lenses: $80
- 1 day/ 1 week after getting new MiSight or Biofinity MF Lenses: $80
- Routine 3 month follow up visit: $150 each
Axial Length Measurement: $230
Corneal Staining Video: $100
Corneal Topography: $100
Medical Visits due to pain, corneal abrasions, etc.: $75 per visit Out Of Pocket
Medical visits can be billed to medical insurance if available and
copays/coinsurance & deductibles will apply.
Please note that claims submitted to medical insurance may be subject to your
deductible and may result in a bill.
Treatment and medicine required will be additional and costs determined by
the pharmacy.
Pain and dryness can be side effects of wearing ortho-k lenses as they are
reshaping your cornea while you sleep like retainers and braces do for your teeth.
* If you start experiencing pain or anything abnormal, stop using the lenses
and let us know asap.
Ortho-K Contacts:
- $600 ($300 / Lens).
Insurance can be applied to total if available
MiSight Contact Lenses:
90 Packs: $175 each
- 3 Month Supply: $350
- 6 Month Supply: $700 -- $75 manufacturer rebate
- 9 Month Supply: $1050
- 12 Month Supply: $1400 -- $200 manufacturer rebate
180 Packs: $345 each
- 6 Month Supply: $690 -- $75 manufacturer rebate
- 12 Month Supply: $1380 -- $200 manufacturer rebate
Insurance can be applied to total if available
Biofinity MultiFocal Contact Lenses for Myopia Therapy:
6 Packs: $95 each - Insurance can be applied to total if available
- 6 Month Supply: $190
- 12 Month Supply: $380 -- $50 manufacturer rebate
Please note:
All fees posted may be updated to reflect new amounts based on current pricing.
