Myopia Management in Southborough

Myopia Management in Southborough

Slow the Progression of Your Child's Nearsightedness

(508) 481-8558

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 Vision Care Specialists in Southborough today.

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How Myopia Management Works

  • Initial consultation & follow ups

    At your initial consultation, your Vision Care Specialists eye doctor will determine the optimal myopia treatment and will schedule follow up meetings to ensure myopia progression has slowed down.

  • Customized treatment plan

    Our practice uses advanced equipment to develop a personalized treatment plan for your child.

  • Advanced treatment methods

    Non-invasive myopia treatments include customized contact lenses and/or special prescription eye drops.

  • Change in myopia progression

    Data shows a 78% decrease in the progression of their myopia vs. no treatment.


Myopia Management FAQs

What is myopia management?

Myopia management uses certain treatments and technologies to slow or even halt your child's myopia progression. Our myopia control program in Southborough is unique as we have the latest technology and experience to ensure your child's vision remains stable and healthy for years to come.

Is myopia management necessary?

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.

At what age does myopia (nearsightedness) usually start?

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.

When should my child start myopia management?

For optimal results, myopia management should be started as soon as possible. That said, myopia control can help children and teens of all ages.



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Your child deserves to see the world clearly

Visit us today to see how we can help your child thrive!

(508) 481-8558


Myopia Management in Southborough

Our optometry practice in Southborough

Photograph of John Abbondanza
Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EyeMed
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Unicare
Patient Reviews
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- Mar. 04, 2026
You could not do better--Dr. Abbondanza is the best!
- Feb. 28, 2026
Received exemplary care at Vision Care Specialists yesterday for a tricky and urgent eye problem. D... r. John Abbondanza and staff went out of their way to accommodate me for a same day appointment. Forever grateful for the exam, diagnosis, prescription and helpful follow up connections. Highly recommend this practice!
- Feb. 23, 2026
Dr. John is great as is the staff
- Feb. 22, 2026
100% professional
- Feb. 06, 2026
Couldn’t get me to go anywhere else. !!!
- Feb. 06, 2026
Dr. Pacheco saved me from losing my vision, and possibly my life. Will update this review later with... more details.
- Jan. 28, 2026
Dr. Abbondanza is one of the most thoughtful medical professionals that I have worked with. He reall... y takes the time to listen and discuss patient's problems.
- Jan. 28, 2026
A friend recommended Vision Care Specialists to me a few years ago after having a great experience, ... and I’m so glad she did. Their annual eye exams are always very thorough and use modern, advanced equipments. The doctors I’ve seen have all been knowledgeable and professional. Lisa helped me pick out new glasses today, and she was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and wonderful to work with. Highly recommend!
- Dec. 20, 2025
I can't recommend Vision Care Specialists and Dr. Paul Levine highly enough! A friend referred me af... ter I shared that I hadn't been to an eye doctor in almost 20 years due to a bad experience in the past. I'm so glad I finally went. From the moment I walked through the door, I was greeted warmly by the staff. Everyone was incredibly professional, friendly, and welcoming. What really stood out was how Dr. Levine and his entire team took the time to thoroughly explain everything they were doing and actively encouraged me to ask questions. They patiently answered every concern I had, which meant so much to someone who had been anxious about going to an eye doctor. While I didn't need a prescription on this visit, I was impressed to see they have a full team ready to assist with selecting glasses if needed. The whole experience was seamless and comfortable, exactly what I needed to overcome my years of hesitation. If you've been putting off an eye exam like I was, or if you're simply looking for exceptional care with a genuinely caring team, Vision Care Specialists is the place to go. Thank you, Dr. Levine and team, for making my visit such a positive one!
- Jun. 12, 2025
I was not an established patient and Vision Care Specialists got me in within 24 hours to see Dr. Le... vine when I was experiencing a concerning and peculiar issue with my eye. Everyone was incredibly nice and professional. Although I was concerned for my eye, the nurse and Dr. kept things positive, light, and honest, answering my questions directly. I found the practice knowledgable and am looking forward to using them again in the future!
- Dec. 23, 2024
I was referred to Dr Levine for Scolaral contacts. He nailed it and for first time in 20 years I hav... e 2020 vision. I wish I had known sooner these lenses would correct my Karatonis problems.
- Dec. 04, 2024
I have post-concussion vision syndrome and Vision Therapy with Dr. Abbondanza and his team, literall... y saved my life! His research, knowledge and understanding of the human eye is above and beyond that of any doctor I've ever met. This therapy is a game changer!
- Jun. 03, 2024
I have been going to the eye doctor for 23 years and I don't believe that I've had a better experien... ce with an eye doctor! Dr. White was thorough, not pushy, and personable. I have bounced around eye doctors for a long time, but will see Dr. White consistently going forward and will have my family see him as well. The front office was also friendly and everything was smooth and easy.
- Nov. 10, 2023
After noticing I was having double vision, I went to see Dr. Abbondanza hoping to get some help. I�... �m forever grateful for Dr. Abbondanza and his team for creating a vision therapy plan for me and teaching me the tools to improve my vision. As with other therapies, vision therapy requires hard work from the patient but having Lynne and Niki as my therapists helped me stay accountable. They encouraged me and were genuinely happy about my weekly progress. Thank you all for what you do, it truly makes a difference.
- Aug. 26, 2023
I am visiting from overseas and ended up with a pretty bad eye infection. Luckily I was able to get ... an appointment with Dr. John Abbondanza right away at the Vision Care Specialists. Everyone there was so friendly and helpful and with the very professional help I received from Dr. John and his assistants, my infection got better very quickly so I could still enjoy my vacation. Thank you very much!! If you are looking for someone who really looks after you, I can really highly recommend the Vision Care Specialists!!
- Aug. 21, 2023
Dr Abbondanza and his team are truly the best. Everyone is extremely hospitable and treats you with ... the most amount of care. They are very diligent with the examinations and follow up. I would recommend VCS to anyone looking for an optometrist office!!
- Jul. 25, 2023
Professional, excellent, compassionate care. Staff are efficient and courteous. Dr. A. was thorough,... took the time to explain what he was doing and what he observed, and made sure any questions I had were answered fully. Highly recommend!
- Jul. 11, 2023
The best most professional Eye Dr services ...
- Oct. 14, 2022
An excellent experience. My daughter was the patient, new to the practice. Everyone was professiona... l and friendly. Her eye exam was quite thorough & Dr. John gave us a complete rundown of his findings and suggestions on how to remediate her visual processing issues. His approach was both detailed and thoughtful and he took time to answer our questions. Recommend this practice highly.
- Feb. 01, 2022
My family and I have been going to this practice for over 15 years and the staff are all incredible.... They are all very friendly and go above and beyond what you would typically expect when visiting the Optometrist. Getting your eyes checked with them is truly an enjoyable experience. When I was younger I saw Dr. Abbondanza for Vision Therapy because I had trouble reading and it made a world of difference for me. For the past several years I have been seeing Dr. Levine for orthokeratology which provides perfect vision for 24 hours a day, without the discomfort that can sometimes accompany daytime lenses. Recently I had an ophthalmological emergency late at night during a blizzard. Dr. Abbondanza worked with me on the phone for several hours while we struggled to find a pharmacy that was open and accessible during the storm. The next day, a Sunday, Dr. Levine met me at his otherwise closed offices in order to examine my eye, and give me more information regarding the issue and treatment. It is rare to find doctors who care so much for their patients and go to such extreme lengths to help them. Even in the event that I moved across the country I could see myself flying home any time I needed to see the eye doctors at VCS.

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