Slow the Progression of Your Child's Nearsightedness
Myopia Management in Apple Valley
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 Apple Valley Eye Care in Apple Valley today.
How Myopia Management Works
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Initial consultation & follow ups
At your initial consultation, your Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley 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.
Your Guide to Slowing Myopia Progression
Meet our Eye Doctors
Patrick Wellik O.D.
Language:
English
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
- Professional Certification
Dr. Pat Wellik was born and raised in the small northern Iowa town of Britt, Iowa. He attended the University of Iowa from 1981-1985, then went to the Ohio State University College of Optometry. Dr. Pat received his doctor of optometry…
Annika Anderson O.D.
Language:
English
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
- Professional Certification
Dr. Anderson grew up in Apple Valley and graduated from Eastview High School. She went on to The University of Kansas graduating with a degree in Human Biology, prior to attending The Ohio State University where she graduated magna cum…
Amanda McMullen O.D.
Language:
English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
- Professional Certification
Dr. Amanda McMullen was born and raised in North Dakota. She attended North Dakota State University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology. She then went on to receive her Doctorate of Optometry degree at Pacific…
Kaitlyn Marshall O.D.
Language:
English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
- Professional Certification
Dr. Kaitlyn Marshall grew up in Lakeville and graduated from Apple Valley High School. Growing up, she was a patient at Apple Valley Eyecare and shadowed Dr. Wellik since she had always wanted to be an eye doctor. She then went on to the…
Myopia Management in Apple Valley
Hours Show More
- Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday 8AM-6PM Every Wed. 9AM-6PM 3rd of the Month
- Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Saturday 8AM-12PM 2nd Sat. of the Month
- Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans Show More
- VSP
- Medicare
- United Healthcare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Spectera
- Davis Vision
- EyeMed
- UMR
- Superior Vision
- Medica
Patient Reviews
4.8
411 Reviews
Mark N. - Jul 3, 2026
Dr Annika is a marvelous optometrist. Apple Valley Eye Care is the best! Even though they are “out o... Show Moref network” for me, I will continue to go with them for eye care as long as I can!
Dave M. - Jun 16, 2026
Can't recommend Dr. Anderson enough - clear, thorough, and friendly!
Your child deserves to see the world clearly
Visit us today to see how we can help your child thrive!