Slow the Progression of Your Child's Nearsightedness
Myopia Management in Durham
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 Durham Family Eye Care in Durham today.
How Myopia Management Works
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Initial consultation & follow ups
At your initial consultation, your Durham Family Eye Care eye doctor will determine the optimal myopia treatment and will schedule follow up meetings to ensure myopia progression has slowed down.
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Customized treatment plan
Our practice uses advanced equipment to develop a personalized treatment plan for your child.
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Advanced treatment methods
Non-invasive myopia treatments include customized contact lenses and/or special prescription eye drops.
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Change in myopia progression
Data shows a 78% decrease in the progression of their myopia vs. no treatment.
Myopia Management FAQs
Myopia management uses certain treatments and technologies to slow or even halt your child's myopia progression. Our myopia control program in Durham is unique as we have the latest technology and experience to ensure your child's vision remains stable and healthy for years to come.
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.
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.
For optimal results, myopia management should be started as soon as possible. That said, myopia control can help children and teens of all ages.
Myopia Management in Durham
Hours Show More
- Monday 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Tuesday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Wednesday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Thursday 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans Show More
- VSP
- Medicare
- United Healthcare
- Cigna
- Spectera
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Davis Vision
- EyeMed
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Anthem
- National Vision Administration (NVA)
- UMR
- AARP
- MetLife
- Aetna Medicare
- Aetna
- Blue View Vision
- Optum
- Meritain Health
- Superior Vision
- Cigna Vision
- Guardian
- Oxford
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- FEP Blue Vision
- Premier Eye Care
- WellCare
- BCBS Federal Employee Program
Patient Reviews
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114 Reviews
New M. - Jul 20, 2026
What a great place when they tell you that they are going to take care of something
THEY DO !!!
Lori L. - Jul 11, 2026
I am so happy to be back at Durham Family Eye Care after 10 years! I had originally started going el... Show Moresewhere because my previous insurance wasn’t accepted, but this year I have new insurance that they do accept, and I’m so glad I returned.
To make matters worse, I showed up feeling like the worst patient ever—I forgot my insurance information, forgot my glasses, and even forgot my prescription! The receptionist couldn’t have been kinder. She was able to verify my insurance for me and immediately put me at ease.
Dr. Sites was wonderful. She was incredibly kind, thorough, and took the time to answer my questions. The exam was much more comprehensive than the office I had been going to in Middletown, where I always felt rushed. At Durham Family Eye Care, I never felt like they were trying to hurry me along.
I don’t remember everyone’s names, but every staff member I interacted with was professional, patient, and genuinely friendly. When it came time to pick out glasses, they took the time to help me find frames that actually complemented my face instead of just pointing me toward a display.
I also received trial contact lenses to wear for a week before my follow-up visit, which I really appreciated. On top of that, they offer 50% off glasses when you purchase your contact lenses, which seems like an amazing value.
From start to finish, the entire experience exceeded my expectations. The level of customer service, attention to detail, and genuine care for their patients is outstanding. I highly recommend Durham Family Eye Care!
Your child deserves to see the world clearly
Visit us today to see how we can help your child thrive!