Pediatric Myopia Specialists · Alkapuri

Give your child's eyes
room to see far, for life.

Myopia Control Clinic is Vadodara's dedicated centre for slowing childhood myopia — combining orthokeratology, vision therapy and precision diagnostics under one roof, led by pediatric ophthalmologist Dr. Jitendra Jethani.

20+ yrsPediatric ophthalmology experience
Ortho-KAdvanced myopia control fitting
Child-firstFriendly, precision-driven protocols

Why myopia control matters

Myopia isn't just a number
on a prescription — it's a trajectory.

Left unmanaged, childhood myopia tends to progress year after year, raising the lifetime risk of retinal detachment, glaucoma and myopic maculopathy. Myopia Control Clinic exists to intervene early and slow that trajectory, using evidence-based protocols tailored to each child's eyes.

1 in 3

Children in urban India are projected to be myopic by 2030

-0.75D

Average yearly progression in untreated childhood myopia

~60%

Slower progression achievable with active myopia control

6–12

The critical age window for starting control therapy

How we help

Precision care, built around young eyes.

Every child's myopia behaves differently. Our protocols combine diagnostics, optical correction and daily-life coaching for parents.

Comprehensive Eye Exams

Axial length, corneal topography and cycloplegic refraction to map exactly how your child's eyes are changing.

Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)

Custom overnight lenses that gently reshape the cornea — clear daytime vision, no glasses, myopia control while they sleep.

Low-Dose Atropine Therapy

Clinically monitored pharmacological control for eligible children, calibrated and reviewed at every visit.

Vision Therapy

Structured exercises that build focusing stamina and binocular coordination for screen-heavy school days.

Lifestyle Counselling

Practical, personalised guidance on outdoor time, screen habits and near-work breaks that actually fit your family's routine.

Progress Tracking

Every visit is logged against your child's growth curve, so you always know whether the plan is working.

Led by

A career built entirely around children's eyes.

Dr. Jitendra Jethani presenting at a pediatric ophthalmology conference

Dr. Jitendra Jethani

Director, Baroda Children Eyecare & Squint Clinic

MS (Ophthalmology), DNB, FNB Pediatric Ophthalmology — fellowship-trained at Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai and the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Fellow of the All India Collegium of Ophthalmology in Pediatric Ophthalmology & Squint.

1999

MBBS, B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad

Graduation, followed by a Diploma in Ophthalmology (2001).

2002 – 2003

MS Ophthalmology & DNB

M&J Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Ahmedabad, followed by senior residency in strabismus at RIO.

2004 – 2006

FNB Pediatric Ophthalmology, Aravind Eye Hospital

Two-year fellowship in Madurai; joined as Medical Officer in 2006.

2007

Fellowship, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Short-term fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, awarded by ICO.

2008 – 2016

Head, Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus

Dr. Thakorbhai V. Patel Eye Institute — also served as Assistant Professor at RIO.

2011

Fellow, All India Collegium of Ophthalmology

Recognised in Pediatric Ophthalmology & Squint.

Present

Director, Baroda Children Eyecare & Squint Clinic

The state's largest and most well-equipped facility exclusively for pediatric ophthalmology.

Free screening tool

Myopia Progression
Risk Estimator

Answer four quick questions to get an indicative sense of your child's risk of fast myopia progression. This is an educational estimate, not a diagnosis.

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Move the sliders to see your child's estimate.

This tool gives a general, educational estimate based on commonly cited myopia-risk factors. It does not replace a comprehensive eye exam. Book a visit for an accurate, individualised assessment.

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Let's take a proper look
at your child's eyes.

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Myopia Control Clinic, part of Baroda Children Eyecare & Squint Clinic's specialised network.

Address5A, Panorama Complex, Alkapuri, Vadodara
HoursMon–Sat, by appointment (child-friendly slots)

Prefer to call directly? Our front desk can also help you pick the right first-visit slot for your child.