Myopia control helps children see clearly and reduce their lifetime risk of developing myopia complications and other serious eye conditions like glaucoma and cataracts. […]
What Is Myopia Control?
Myopia control aims to slow the progression of nearsightedness using noninvasive techniques, like specialty lenses or atropine eye drops. Slowing myopia’s development can save your child from needing a strong prescription as they age and help prevent risks of high myopia, including retinal detachment, glaucoma, or cataracts. […]
Myopia & Astigmatism: Are They Related?
Do you find yourself squinting to read street signs or having trouble seeing the board at school? Are you constantly rubbing your eyes, experiencing headaches or eye strain? If so, you may be experiencing the symptoms of myopia or astigmatism. These two eye conditions are more common than you may think. They’re both refractive errors, […]
Myopia Control Lenses: Glasses vs Contacts
Myopia affects roughly one-third of Canadian children, and its prevalence is increasing globally. More than half of the world’s population will be myopic by 2050. Unfortunately, childhood myopia often worsens as children grow older. […]
What Are the Risks of High Myopia?
High myopia is a more severe form of nearsightedness. If your child is struggling to read the board during school or squinting to focus on the TV at home, causing them headaches and eye strain, they could be experiencing symptoms of high myopia. There are serious risks associated with high myopia to consider. Your eye […]