Ongoing, physician-led care focused on how your child’s eyes grow—not just how they see.
Myopia management is not a one-time treatment. It is an ongoing care program designed to monitor eye growth, assess risk over time, and adjust treatment when needed.
Myopia Care Program Queens and Nassau County
Why Myopia Management Matters
Myopia—also known as nearsightedness—means your child sees better up close than at a distance. But it’s not just about glasses. Myopia happens when the eye grows too long, which increases the risk of retinal detachment, early cataracts, glaucoma, or myopic macular degeneration. Regular glasses can correct vision, but they don’t stop this growth. That’s why expert-led myopia management is critical.
What This Program Includes
Your child’s care is built around careful measurement and ongoing reassessment.
This typically includes:
• Baseline evaluation and risk assessment
• Axial length measurement to monitor eye growth
• Selection of treatment when appropriate
• Ongoing adjustment based on response to treatment
• Prescription management (drops, contact lenses, or other options)
• Direct physician oversight at each stage of care
How Care Works Over Time
Step 1 — Evaluation
We determine how your child’s eyes are growing and whether treatment is appropriate.
Step 2 — Initiation
When indicated, and if needed, treatment is selected based on your child’s measurements and risk profile.
Step 3 — Monitoring
We track eye growth over time using objective measurements and adjust care as needed.
Step 4 — Ongoing Management
Care continues through the years when eye growth is most active, with decisions guided by long-term outcomes rather than short-term changes.
“We have been going for years to Dr. Lichtenstein‘s office in Fresh Meadows. He is very professional and knowledgeable. It’s always a pleasure. He’s very patient, kind, and the office is very kid-friendly. Highly recommend for pediatric patients as a mom, nurse practitioner, and former ophthalmic tech.”
Partner With a Kid-Friendly Doctor
Dr. Eric Lichtenstein knows that great care starts with connection. He turns eye exams into low-pressure, even fun experiences—complete with Dad jokes, silly props, and zero white-coat stiffness. He explains things in language kids (and parents) can understand and makes space for every question. Around here, pediatric care feels less clinical and a lot more human.
