Myopia Control Specialist in Monroe Township, NJ
Protect Your Child’s Vision — Stop Myopia from Getting Worse
Dr. Shefali Miglani is an Optometric Physician and Myopia
Control Specialist with over 20 years of private practice
experience. She is the Director and Founder of the Myopia
Care Center at Monroe Eye Care, dedicated to helping
children and families understand and manage myopia
(nearsightedness).
Dr. Miglani earned her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University, where she majored in Psychology and Chemistry and graduated at the top of her class. She was awarded the Henry Rutgers Scholar, the university’s highest academic honor, recognizing exceptional academic excellence.
She went on to earn her Doctor of Optometry degree from the prestigious State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry, graduating with highest honors. Following her studies, Dr. Miglani gained valuable clinical experience in Brooklyn and at a community health center in lower Manhattan, serving a diverse range of patients and complex eye care needs.
A dedicated professional and active member of the optometric community, Dr. Miglani is affiliated with:
- New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians (NJSOP)
- American Optometric Association (AOA)
- Myopia Control Community of Doctors, where she is recognized as a leader in myopia management
With extensive training and expertise in myopia control for children, Dr. Miglani is a trusted doctor and sought-after speaker among parents who are passionate about preserving their child’s vision and ocular health.
Myopia Explained
What You Should Know About Myopia
Myopia, or nearsightedness, means your child can see nearby objects clearly, but things farther away appear blurry.
It happens when the eye grows slightly longer than normal, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it. This makes distant objects look out of focus.
Myopia is a common vision condition in kids today, but with the right care and early management, its progression can be slowed — helping protect your child’s sight for the future.
If you have myopia, you have trouble seeing things far away, but you can see nearby things clearly. This is why myopia is commonly called nearsightedness.
If you can see well enough to read what’s on your laptop or in a book, but you struggle to see what’s on the television or a movie screen, you may be nearsighted. Sometimes people with undiagnosed myopia will have headaches and eyestrain from struggling to clearly see things in the distance.
Based on a study published in 2008(link is external), experts at NIH estimate that at least 33 percent of Americans are nearsighted. According to a 2009 study(link is external), the number of Americans with myopia has increased significantly from the 1970s to the early 2000s.
The prevalence of myopia has also been increasing in many other countries around the world. It is particularly prominent among school-aged children living in urban areas in some Asian countries. In the past, people thought children might become myopic from spending too much time reading and writing, which require close-up vision, or from reading in poorly lit rooms.
Myopia can also be the result of a cornea that is too curved for the length of the eyeball or a lens that is too thick. For some people, their myopia may be caused by a combination of problems in the cornea, lens, and length of the eyeball.
More recent studies confirm that myopia (nearsightedness) especially in kids between 8-14 is growing at epidemic proportions. Recent studies(link is external) suggest that the increase of myopia in children could be related to a decrease in the amount of time they spend outdoors.
Learn simple, proven ways to protect your child’s vision
What Every Parent Should
Know About Myopia
Myopia Treatments We Offer
Safe, Effective Ways to
Protect Your Child’s Vision
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Orthokerotology
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Atropine
Eye Drops -
Dual Focused
Contact Lenses -
Lifestyle
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Specialized Myopia
Spectacles
Managing myopia early helps protect your child’s vision as they grow. Our team will
guide you through the safest and most effective treatment options available.
At Monroe Eye Care, Dr. Shefali Miglani specializes in slowing myopia progression using proven, evidence-based treatments.
Dr. Shefali Miglani has been caring for patients for over 20 years and is a recognized specialist in myopia control. She founded the Myopia Care Center at Monroe Eye Care to help children and parents better understand myopia and access effective treatment options to protect long-term eye health.
A graduate of Rutgers University and the SUNY College of Optometry, Dr. Miglani completed her training with highest honors and has practiced in diverse and challenging clinical settings. She is an active member of the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians (NJSOP), the American Optometric Association (AOA), and the Myopia Control Community of Doctors, where she is a leader in advancing care for children with myopia.
Trusted by families, Dr. Miglani is highly trained, deeply experienced, and passionate about helping children preserve their vision for life.
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