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Understanding Atropine for Myopia Control

Myopia is a common eye condition usually diagnosed during a comprehensive eye exam in childhood, and it tends to progressively worsen over time until stabilizing in early adulthood. When your child’s myopia progresses, your optometrist may recommend management strategies. One form of myopia management is the prescribed use of atropine eye drops. You may have heard of this…
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What Causes Myopia To Worsen?

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common vision condition that affects the ability to see distant objects clearly. If you’ve recently noticed that your prescription is changing more frequently, you may be wondering what factors contribute to the worsening of myopia. While this condition is often first diagnosed in childhood, it can continue to progress into…

What Causes Myopia (Nearsightedness)?

During your yearly eye exam, your optometrist may mention that you or your child are suffering from myopia (also known as nearsightedness). Myopia is a common refractive error in children. The error can cause distant objects to appear blurry.  But what causes patients to develop myopia? Keep reading to learn how myopia develops and how it can be controlled.…
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Myopia vs. Hyperopia: What’s the Difference?

Blurry vision can make everyday tasks difficult. Nearsightedness (myopia) and farsightedness (hyperopia) are common refractive errors that blur vision. With myopia, your eyes can focus on nearby objects but not on things that are further away. Hyperopia is the opposite–your eyes can focus on distant objects but have difficulty seeing up close.  These refractive errors…
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Myopia Management Glasses: How Do They Work?

80% of classroom learning is visual. This means clear vision in school is a key part of academic success.  You love your children and want them to succeed. When it comes to their vision, the best thing you can do is take them for annual eye exams. Eye exams help your child recognize if they’re…
A young boy blurred in the background with his head rested on his crossed arms struggles to see clearly in class due to myopia while glasses sit on the desk in focus.

What is Myopia Management?

Myopia isn’t merely an inconvenient vision impairment—it’s a global public health issue affecting nearly one-third of the population worldwide. The World Health Organization reports that by 2050, over 50% of the world’s population will be myopic. We know that sounds a little bit dramatic. But childhood myopia tends to become more severe throughout adolescence.  What…
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What Is High Myopia & Can It Cause Blindness?

If you have trouble seeing distant objects clearly, it could mean you have myopia. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that nearly 30% of Canadians are affected by this refractive error. Cases of low myopia can be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. If this eye condition progresses to high myopia, it can…
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Understanding Nearsightedness (Myopia)

Our eyes are responsible for absorbing information about the environment around us to help us navigate the world. An yearly comprehensive eye exam is important to ensure your eyes are working to the best of their ability. Your eye doctor will monitor eye health and check for signs of any eye conditions.  Nearsightedness, also known…

Can Myopia Improve With Age?

Yearly comprehensive eye exams can help your optometrist assess your child’s overall eye health and check for any signs of eye conditions.  One of the most common eye conditions we diagnose in children is myopia. If your child has been diagnosed with myopia, you probably have questions like: “Does Myopia get better as my child ages?” or “What can I…

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Nearsightedness (myopia) is on the rise, and it can have long-lasting impacts on your child, from their success in the classroom to their eye health later in life. Myopia management is a personalized, proactive approach to slowing myopia progression to help support your child’s sight today and protect their long-term eye health. Your child’s vision is our top priority.

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