As part of our approach towards managing and slowing the progression of myopia in children, we utilize the Aladdin Biometer to measure and monitor axial eye length—a key indicator of myopia progression.
This revolutionary piece of technology gives our team precise insight into your child’s eye growth, allowing us to tailor and adjust treatment plans with confidence.
Why Axial Length Matters in Myopia
Myopia (nearsightedness) is caused by elongation of the eyeball, which makes distant objects appear blurry. The longer the eye, the higher the prescription—and the greater the risk for serious eye diseases like:
- Retinal detachment
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
- Myopic maculopathy
Axial length measurement provides clear, objective insight into tracking this growth and detecting early warning signs, even before changes appear in a child’s prescription.
How We Use Aladdin at San Ramon Family Optometry
We schedule axial length evaluations every 3 months to stay ahead of changes in eye growth. This consistent monitoring ensures that our myopia management treatments are working effectively and lets us make timely adjustments.
Your child’s personalized plan may include:
- Orthokeratology (Ortho-K): Gas-permeable contact lenses worn overnight to gently reshape the cornea and reduce eye growth while providing clear vision during the day
- MiSight 1-Day Contact Lenses: FDA-approved soft daily lenses clinically shown to slow axial length growth in children with myopia.
- Atropine Eye Drops: Low-dose atropine drops are a safe and well-tolerated way to reduce the progression of eye elongation in young patients.
- Myopia-Control Spectacle Lenses: We offer innovative options like Hoya MiYOSMART lenses, which use defocus technology to help slow myopic progression.
Why Choose San Ramon Family Optometry?
At San Ramon Family Optometry, we believe in data-driven eye care. The Aladdin device allows us to deliver next-level monitoring and real-time decision-making, helping your child maintain better lifelong eye health. Our compassionate team partners with parents at every step, ensuring comfort, clarity, and progress.
Schedule Your Child’s Myopia Consultation
Take control of your child’s vision health. Book a consultation at our practice in San Ramon to learn how axial length monitoring with Aladdin can support personalized, proven myopia management.