Myopia is on the rise worldwide. Studies suggest that by 2050, nearly half of the world’s population will have some degree of myopia. Because of how widespread the condition is, optometrists worldwide have developed different ways to slow its progression in children.
With our team’s help, we can find myopia management options that work for your child’s lifestyle. Please, book an appointment with us today!
Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a refractive error that affects your ability to see long distances clearly.
It can develop early in life and occurs when your eyes start to elongate. This elongation then prevents light from focusing on your retina, blurring your distance vision.
The risk of developing myopia can increase in several ways, like having a family history of myopia or not spending enough time outdoors. Studies suggest that nearly 30% of Canadians have some degree of myopia.
Controlling and reducing the rate of myopia progression is crucial because myopia significantly increases your child’s risks of serious eye diseases including, retinal detachments, myopic maculopathy, glaucoma, and cataracts. These diseases can lead to permanent vision loss.
Myopia, alongside other conditions like amblyopia and strabismus, is one of the most common refractive errors children can experience growing up. Some studies have shown that myopia can develop in children as young as 6 to 8 years old.
To help manage your child’s myopia, please ensure they have regular eye exams. You may also be able to spot complications related to myopia in your child’s behaviour, including:
MiyoSmart lenses are specialty lenses for children that use Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments (DIMS) technology. This award-winning technology corrects the refractive error in the center of the lens while also using small segments that provide myopic defocus. MiyoSmart lenses have been clinically proven to slow down myopia progression and eye elongation rate by an average of 60%.
We are proud to be a certified MiyoSmart specialist and one of the first clinics in Canada to offer this new amazing product.
MiSight 1-Day contact lenses are specially designed to help reduce the rate of myopia progression in children. These lenses are designed with peripheral rings of defocus, which help focus light on your retina, provide clear vision, and slow myopia.
If you or your child are struggling with myopia, we can help you find solutions to enjoy a clear, comfortable vision. Please, book an appointment with us today!
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Myopia or nearsightedness is one of the most common refractive errors around the globe. It can develop early in childhood and progress into adulthood, which can lead to sight threatening eye diseases. If your child suffers from myopia, we have solutions to control the progression and preserve their vision and eye health for the future.
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