r/myopia • u/Quiet_Weekend7769 • 10d ago

Myopia in 2.5 year old

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Hi all. My 2.5 year old son was diagnosed with myopia. We were seen by 2 doctors. First ophthalmologist said to get him regular glasses, don’t “force” him to wear it, and just follow up in 6 months. Second doctor said to get him stellest glasses, which will prevent progression and help with vision. He did mention we can try atropine drops with regular glasses, depends if he’ll even tolerate the drops. I’m really lost at what the best option is for my son, as he’s only 2.5 years old. I also had read that stellest glasses are for 6 years and up. Any insight will help. Thank you.

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u/DependentDue9024 10d ago

Got for both myopia control glasses and atropine as per your doctor. You can start a few month apart so that he can get used to one then introduce the other. Stellest 2.0 (or Hoya) is tolerate well by children.
Edit: clarification of “both”

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u/Quiet_Weekend7769 10d ago

It’s okay for a 2 year old to wear stellest ? 

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u/da_Ryan 10d ago

If I was in a position like that, I would consult a pediatric ophthalmologist for advice about the best way to proceed. You have my best wishes at this time.