Myopia Control

Nearsightedness (myopia) is highly prevalent in kids, hindering distant focus. Roughly 30% of Canadians are myopic. Diagnosis now occurs earlier, around 6-7 years, not 12-13 as before. While glasses/contacts help, myopia worsens in childhood, leading to stronger prescriptions. Enter myopia control: tailored glasses, contacts, or atropine drops to curtail progression in kids.

WHAT MAKES MYOPIA CONTROL VITAL? 

Myopia control goes beyond wearing lighter glasses and weaker prescriptions. Those with severe myopia (over -5 D in prescription) face greater risks of issues like glaucoma, cataracts, and retinal detachment. The good news: Myopia control for your child can be as simple as new glasses, contact lens use, or nightly eye drops.

MANAGING MYOPIA PROGRESSION IN CHILDREN 

During your child’s eye assessment, we gauge their visual acuity and refractive status. They could be nearsighted, farsighted (struggle with close objects), or have astigmatism causing blurriness. Alternatively, they might be emmetropic—no refractive error, no vision correction or myopia control needed.