Are you concerned that your child has been diagnosed with myopia and needs to wear glasses? Your child may have an alternative to glasses. Contact Northeast Eye Care to find out what that alternative is. This orthokeratology (Ortho-K) service offers your nearsighted child a way to improve their distance vision so that they may be able to eliminate the need to wear glasses. Visit https://www.neeyecare.com for more information. Individuals with myopia can now get fitted for special gas-permeable Ortho-K lenses to wear overnight. These lenses gently reshape the front surface of the cornea, correcting vision so your child has clear vision when they remove the lenses in the morning. According to a study published in Arch Ophthalmol, about 41.6% of Americans are nearsighted, up from 25% in 1971. Recent studies suggest the increase in myopia may be caused by environmental factors. In particular, a link between near work and myopia in children may be the result of increased virtual learning that was a consequence of the recent pandemic. Ortho-K treatment, which has been available since the 1960s, has been popular for some time in several Asian countries where myopia was common. With the current increase in this eye condition in the United States and advancements in lens technology, Ortho-K is becoming a popular way to correct myopia in the U.S. In addition to Ortho-K, Northeast Eye Care is a full-service vision care center that has provided comprehensive eye care for its patients since 1951 with locations now in West Point, Pender, and Oakland. The professionals at Northeast Eye Care conduct comprehensive eye exams to determine your prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses, but they also check for common eye diseases and the overall health of your eyes. They treat dry eye, cataracts, glaucoma, and more. If you have an urgent eye problem, it will be handled promptly during or after office hours by this eye care center, including treatment for pink eye, conjunctivitis, chemical exposure, blunt trauma, and more. This family-owned and operated eye care center provides a comprehensive selection of popular eyeglass frame styles for you to choose from. In addition to single vision, lenses are available as lined bifocal or trifocal and progressive, fabricated in plastic, polycarbonate, or high index. Owner Dr. Ridder graduated from the University of Missouri’s St. Louis Optometry School with Beta Sigma Kappa honors and is a member of the Nebraska Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. Are you ready to see if your child’s nearsightedness can be corrected before it becomes advanced? To find out if your child can benefit from Ortho-K treatment, contact Northeast Eye Care at 800-521-3266. Or go to https://www.neeyecare.com for the information you need.