Understanding Myopia Control
As a parent, monitoring your child’s eye health is crucial. One of the prevalent eye conditions that can affect children is myopia—also known as nearsightedness. If left unmanaged, myopia can lead to significant vision issues later in life.
Our team at Huron Optometric Centres offers a range of myopia control strategies to help your child manage and slow the progression of this condition. Our approach is always personalized to your child’s unique needs.
It all starts with regular eye exams. Don’t wait until vision problems escalate—schedule your child’s next appointment today.
The Details of Myopia
Myopia occurs when the eye grows too long or the cornea is too curved, causing distant objects to appear blurred.
Without proper intervention, myopia can worsen over time, impacting your child’s quality of life. By focusing on myopia control, we can help reduce its progression and protect your child’s vision.
The Risks of Unmanaged Myopia
Research indicates that by 2050, nearly half of the global population will be affected by myopia. Early intervention is key, as progressive myopia can lead to high myopia, which can significantly increase the risk of your child developing several eye conditions later in life, such as:
- Cataracts
- Retinal detachment
- Myopic macular degeneration
- Glaucoma
Taking proactive steps through myopia control can help mitigate these risks. Start by booking an eye exam for your child so we can assess their specific needs and explore effective treatment options.
When to Consider Myopia Control
Academic Challenges
Uncorrected myopia can hinder your child’s academic performance, making it difficult for them to see the board or read assignments from a distance. Studies show that children with myopia often struggle in school, reinforcing the need for timely care.
When Your Child Is Experiencing Symptoms
If your child exhibits signs of vision issues, such as:
- Eye strain
- Blurry vision when focusing on distant objects
- Frequent squinting
- Headaches
It’s essential to schedule a comprehensive eye exam with our team. Early detection and intervention are crucial for effective management.
Lifestyle Limitations
Children with myopia may find it challenging to engage in outdoor activities or sports. Spending excessive time indoors can contribute to worsening myopia, making it important to encourage outdoor play.
The Connection Between Vision & Learning
When children experience vision problems, their academic performance and participation in activities can suffer. Issues with distant vision can lead to confusion and frustration, potentially causing them to fall behind their peers.
Through myopia control, you can help enhance your child’s quality of life both in and out of the classroom.
Our Myopia Control Strategies
Myopia control focuses on slowing the progression of nearsightedness by sending signals to the eye to slow its growth. We offer several effective strategies to manage myopia growth, which we can tailor based on your child’s individual needs.
Once we examine your child’s eyes, we can explore appropriate myopia control options and recommend strategies that suit their lifestyle.
MiSight daily contacts are specifically designed for children with nearsightedness aged 8–12. These lenses modify how light enters the eye, signalling it to slow down its growth.
MiSight lenses have been shown to reduce myopia progression by an average of 59%, making them a valuable option for management.
ACUVUE Abiliti soft contacts prioritize comfort with breathable material to help eyes stay fresh and hydrated all day long. These daily disposable lenses are made from gas-permeable material that helps shape the cornea to manage myopia progression.
ACUVUE Abiliti soft contacts manage myopia by changing how light focuses on the retina so it can signal the eye to slow its growth and reduce myopia progression.
Essilor’s Stellest eyeglass lenses use a central zone to correct your child’s vision and Highly Aspherical Lenslet (HAL) technology around the outer rings of the lens to change how light focuses on the retina to slow the progression of myopia.
When worn 12 hours a day, studies have shown HAL lenses to slow myopia progression by 67%. We can fit Stellest lenses in a variety of eyeglass frames, so your child can look and feel great while caring for their future eyesight.
Low-dose atropine eye drops are a promising treatment for managing myopia in children. Research has shown that these drops can help slow the progression of nearsightedness by inhibiting eye growth.
While using atropine, your child may still require glasses or contact lenses for clear vision during the day.
Take Our Myopia Control Quiz
Still have questions? Take our myopia quiz to better understand your child’s vision needs.
Schedule Your Child’s Next Eye Exam
Regular eye exams are an important aspect of our myopia control strategy. We want to help your children excel both inside and outside the classroom. Contact us to schedule your child’s next eye exam today.
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You can find us on the corner of Princess Street West and Albert Street. There is some parking available at the side of the building.
Our Address
- 90 Albert St
- Clinton, ON N0M 1L0
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- Phone: 519-482-3677
- Fax: 866-675-8222
- Email: clinton@huronoc.com
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You can find us on the corner of West Street, with plenty of slanted parking available outside the clinic. We look forward to meeting you!
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- 68 West St
- Goderich, ON ON N7A 2K3
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- 238 Josephine St
- Wingham, ON N0G 2W0
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- Phone: 226-422-2020
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Clinton
- 90 Albert St
- Clinton, ON N0M 1L0
- Phone: 519-482-3677
- Fax: 866-675-8222
- Email: clinton@huronoc.com
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- 68 West St
- Goderich, ON ON N7A 2K3
- Phone: 519-524-7251
- Fax: 833-262-8222
- Email: goderich@huronoc.com
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- 238 Josephine St
- Wingham, ON N0G 2W0
- Phone: 226-422-2020
- Fax: 844-805-8222
- Email: wingham@huronoc.com