Myopia Evaluation and Ongoing Vision Care at Odom's Eye Care Optical in Jackson MS

For comprehensive myopia care tailored to patients of all ages, Odom's Eye Care Optical is a minority- and family-owned eye care provider serving patients in Jackson, MS. established nearly 77 years ago and has served the communities since 1947. Today, every visit to Odom's Eye Care Optical means decades of eye care experience. The optometrists' combined clinical experience supports consistent, dedicated care for long-term visual clarity and eye health.

Myopia Understanding and Its Impacts on Vision

Myopia is generally a refractive error in which distant objects appear blurry, while close objects remain crisp and clear. This is because light entering the eye does not strike the retina directly but rather strikes it in front of the retina. Myopia can develop during childhood or adolescence and often progresses gradually over time.

Using an extensive assessment including accurate diagnosis, precise measurement of refractive error, and the relevant correction for each patient's specific visual needs, Odom's Eye Care Optical manages myopia patients comprehensively. Much of myopia treatment also focuses on early detection and regular monitoring, both of which help ensure consistent visual performance.

Comprehensive Myopia Eye Examinations

A comprehensive eye examination is the foundation of effective myopia management. Odom's Eye Care Optical provides detailed assessments, taking into consideration refractive errors, eye coordination, and general ocular health.

A myopia-associated assessment of the eye may include the following tests:

Advanced diagnostic procedures are used to assess the refraction error
Tests for distance and near clarity
Evaluation of eye alignment and focusing ability
Review of personal and family eye health history
Examination of overall eye health to rule out related conditions

These evaluations allow optometrists to determine myopia severity and recommend appropriate management options and suitable solutions.

Personalized Myopia Management

Myopia is a highly individual experience, so individualized care is essential. Odom's Eye Care Optical tailors individual management plans based on lifestyle needs, visual demands, and long-term eye health considerations.

Personalized myopia management may include:

A proper eyeglass prescription provides visual clarity in the distance
Contact lens prescriptions customized for comfort and visual accuracy
Ongoing monitoring of changes in refractive error
Adaptation of prescriptions, if needed, according to changes in visual needs

This patient-centered approach will ensure that vision correction remains optimally effective and comfortable over time.

Myopia Management for Children and Young Adults under the Age of Eighteen

While myopia can develop at any stage of eye growth and development, it usually begins in childhood and continues to evolve with age. Hence, Odom's Eye Care Optical places strong emphasis on myopia evaluations in school-aged children and adolescents to support healthy visual development during critical growth years.

The following are the main aspects of myopia management among children and adolescents:

Detection as early as possible by means of routine eye examinations
Effects of vision changes measured over time
Updating prescriptions as needed for school and daily activities
Educating parents and patients about the importance of regular eye exams

Adult Myopia Diagnosis and Routine Maintenance

Adults may have stable or progressive myopia. Odom's Eye Care Optical also conducts detailed assessments of myopic cases among adults to grant accurate and functional clinical prescriptions.

The components of care rendered for myopia in adults included:

Recognizing changes in refractive error
Vision needs regarding work and life activities
General health check of the eye on top of refractive correction
Comfortable distance vision

Routine eye examinations help identify changes early and ensure prescriptions remain accurate.

Options for Correction of Myopia

Odom's Eye Care Optical provides professional guidance on available vision correction options for myopia. That way, every patient receives a remedy that is appropriate and reliable for them.

Some of the common means of correction are as follows:

Prescription eyeglasses are prepared for distance vision
Contact lenses customized to individual measurements of the eye
Regular updating of prescriptions with each patient's changes in vision

Integration with Comprehensive Eye Health Services

Myopia care at Odom's Eye Care Optical is made within the broader eye health services offered by the practice. In addition, during myopia evaluations, optometrists assess both ocular and refractive errors.

This approach enables providers of care to:

Monitoring refractive changes alongside overall ocular health
Assessment of some other vision condition affecting clarity
Keeping a complete history of vision health for every patient
Continuous care through a regular review schedule
Complete care will make sure that there is long-term support for myopic patients.

Role of Routine Eye Examinations in Myopia Management

Routine eye tests will play a major role in the management of myopia. Because refractive changes tend to be gradual in onset, regular evaluations will capture them quickly enough for prescriptions to remain up to date and for images to remain clear.

Among the advantages of regular eye check-ups are:

Prescription-strength changes are identified as early as possible.
Continuous assessment of overall eye health.
Risk reduction against vision issues that are left uncorrected.
Consistent surveillance across the entire spectrum of life.

Patient Education

Patient education is a core portion of myopia care. At Odom's Eye Care Optical, patient education is paramount in explaining the visual condition to the patient and highlighting the importance of continuous monitoring.

Educational backup includes:

Clarifying how myopia impairs vision
The rationale for updated prescriptions
Encouraging regular eye examinations
Answering questions about vision change

Meet The Doctors

Dellia Evans
Kajal Patel

Insurance and Payment

Odom's Eye Care Optical accepts most insurance, making myopia treatment available to a wide range of patients. Office staff provides insurance verification and benefits explanations to assist the patient in understanding what their coverage entails.

Financial support includes:

Most major vision insurance plans
Filing insurance claims
Discount plans for income-qualifying patients
Clear communication regarding financial responsibilities

Scheduling a Myopia Evaluation at Odom's Eye Care Optical

Patients with difficulty seeing far away or who need myopia management can schedule an appointment at Odom's Eye Care Optical. With its staff of optometrists, bilingual services, and acceptance of all major insurance plans, this practice offers accessible and reliable myopia care in Jackson, Mississippi.

Schedule your consultation today by calling (601) 977-0272.

Contact Information

Canton Mart Rd Location
Odom's Eye Care Optical
1461 Canton Mart Rd A Jackson MS 39211
Phone: (601) 977-0272

Chadwick Drive Location
Odom's Eye Care Optical
1860 Chadwick Dr Suite 103 Jackson MS 39204
Phone: (601) 373-0714