MYOPIA AWARENESS WEEK!

This week, from May 13th to 19th, is the first international Myopia Awareness Week. The goal is to raise awareness that Myopia is a serious condition that can be managed. In fact, rates of nearsighted are increasing all over the world. 

“We know that almost half the world’s population will be myopic by the year 20501, with nearly one billion people in the high myopia category. Myopia Awareness Week is about getting people talking about myopia in homes and optometry practices around the world,” stated World Council of Optometry President, Dr. Scott Mundle.

At Bright Eyes, Dr. Nate Bonilla-Warford has been offering options for the management of myopia for more than a decade. He has worked with hundreds of patients, including his own children, to maintain the best and healthiest eyes throughout life.

As scientific research into myopia treatments has progressed, our programs have become more sophisticated. Not only are they more options for managing myopia, but we have better ways to communicate with patients.  After all, the mission at Bright Eyes is to empower our patients so that they feel that they themselves are in control of their progress.

Here are some quotes from patients and parents that show how they feel about myopia control.

"We feel blessed to have found Dr. Nate and his wonderful staff. Our daughter started wearing glasses at the age of 4 yrs old and her prescription strength kept increasing. Dr. Nate suggested that we start Atropine Therapy and her prescription strength has been pretty much stable."

"Myopia control is something that has changed my life, in the best way possible."

"Myopia should be taken seriously and treated as such. Thanks Dr. Nate and continue to help and educate as many as you can."

"Myopia control is a great experience. My eyesight has improved so much over time. The process isn't that complicated either, with a great doctor, like Dr. Nate."

"In general is a scary feeling seeing how myopia progresses so rapidly. Not having a cure is disturbing. Before atropine, there was no means to control it at all."

To celebrate Myopia Awareness Week, we are offering $100 off anyone who starts any myopia control program during the month of May. All you have to do is mention the Myopia Awareness Week discount to Dr. Nate when signing up.  Remember if you schedule a Myopia Consultation, we will discount the cost of the consultation from the program fee. If you have any questions about myopia or any of the treatment options, please do not hesitate to contact us below or at 813-792-0637.

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