Dr. Thomas Aller, OD, FBCLA | Myopia Control Specialist in San Francisco
Dr. Thomas Aller, OD, FBCLA, is a myopia control specialist in San Francisco with more than 30 years of experience in clinical care, research, specialty contact lenses, and evidence-based myopia management.
At Mosaddegh Eye Institute, Dr. Aller helps children, teens, and families understand why nearsightedness may be progressing and what can be done to slow that progression. His care focuses on early intervention, careful measurement, and personalized treatment planning rather than simply updating stronger glasses each year.
Dr. Aller is internationally recognized for his work in myopia control, orthokeratology, custom soft contact lenses, and advanced lens designs. He has contributed to clinical research, patents, publications, and education that have helped shape how eye doctors manage childhood myopia today.
Myopia management options may include:
- Orthokeratology, also known as Ortho-K
- Multifocal and custom-designed soft contact lenses
- Advanced spectacle lenses for myopia control
- Long-term monitoring and personalized treatment strategies
- Parent education to support consistent care at home
Dr. Aller’s approach to myopia management is practical, family-centered, and grounded in research. He understands that parents are often worried when their child’s prescription keeps increasing, especially when they are told that stronger glasses are the only answer.
Why myopia control matters
Progressive myopia is more than a glasses prescription. Higher levels of nearsightedness can increase the lifetime risk of certain eye health concerns. The goal of myopia control is to slow progression when possible and support healthier long-term vision.
Q&A with Dr. Aller
Q: Why did you choose to specialize in myopia control?
A: I saw how quickly myopia could progress in young patients and how that progression could affect their long-term eye health. I wanted to help change that trajectory with earlier, more effective interventions.
Q: What do parents most often ask?
A: Parents want to know whether they can do anything to help protect their child’s vision. In many cases, the answer is yes. Today, we have scientifically supported options that may help slow myopia progression.
Q: How do you approach treatment planning?
A: I listen to each family, review the child’s prescription history and visual demands, explain the available options clearly, and tailor the treatment plan to the child’s risk profile and lifestyle.
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Credentials at a Glance
- Doctor of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley
- Fellow, British Contact Lens Association (FBCLA)
- Licensed optometrist in California
- More than 30 years of clinical, research, and teaching experience
- Multiple U.S. and international patents related to myopia control and lens design
Awards & Recognition
- Garland W. Clay Award, American Academy of Optometry
- Award of Excellence, Global Specialty Lens Symposium
- Recognized clinician and researcher in myopia management
- Invited speaker at ophthalmic and optometric conferences
- Contributor to global education on myopia control and specialty contact lenses
Research, Publications & Clinical Education
Dr. Aller has authored and contributed to clinical articles, research papers, and educational resources on myopia control, bifocal contact lenses, treatment protocols, and long-term management of childhood myopia. His work has appeared in respected optometry and vision science publications and has been used by clinicians interested in evidence-based myopia management.
His published work and clinical research support a central idea: myopia care should be proactive, personalized, and measured over time. For children with progressive nearsightedness, early evaluation can help families understand available treatment options before myopia advances further.
Innovation in Myopia Control
Dr. Aller holds multiple U.S. and international patents involving myopia progression control, peripheral image management, and lens-based strategies designed to slow nearsightedness. These innovations reflect his long-standing commitment to improving the way clinicians manage myopia in children and young adults.
His patented work includes bifocal contact lens designs, peripheral image control strategies, multi-zone lens concepts, and additional lens systems developed for myopia management. This background gives families access to care guided by both clinical experience and a deep understanding of optics and vision science.
Schedule a Myopia Control Consultation in San Francisco
If your child’s prescription is increasing, or if you are interested in Ortho-K, specialty contact lenses, or evidence-based myopia management, Mosaddegh Eye Institute can help you understand the next step. A consultation with Dr. Aller can determine whether myopia control is appropriate and which option may fit your child’s needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Myopia control is a structured approach to slowing the progression of nearsightedness, especially in children and teens. It may include Ortho-K, multifocal or custom soft contact lenses, advanced spectacle lenses, and regular monitoring over time.
A child should be evaluated when their glasses prescription keeps increasing, when nearsightedness begins at a young age, or when there is a family history of moderate to high myopia. Earlier evaluation can help families understand available options before progression becomes more advanced.
Yes. Dr. Thomas Aller provides myopia management care that may include orthokeratology, also known as Ortho-K, when appropriate. Ortho-K lenses are worn overnight to temporarily reshape the cornea and may be used as part of a myopia control plan.
Dr. Aller brings more than 30 years of experience in myopia control, specialty contact lenses, clinical research, patents, and professional education. His approach combines evidence-based treatment options with careful monitoring and individualized planning for each child or young adult.
You can contact Mosaddegh Eye Institute to schedule a myopia control consultation with Dr. Aller. During the visit, the team can review your child’s prescription history, eye measurements, lifestyle needs, and possible treatment options.
