It goes without saying that for parents, the well-being of their children is their top priority, and we know more today about children’s eye health than ever before. Childhood is a time when an eye doctor might diagnose myopia—commonly known as nearsightedness. The progression of myopia can be slowed down and managed, but it can’t […]
The modern world has a myopia problem, and it’s not just confined to the office, your smartphone screen, or that tempting stack of books on the bedside table. It’s affecting children at an alarming rate. But our ability to combat this growing issue is also progressing, and one of our recent tools is Essilor Stellest […]
The duration for which atropine eye drops are used can vary depending on individual circumstances and the recommendation of an eye care professional. Typically, atropine eye drops are prescribed for myopia control in children and adolescents, and the treatment duration can range from several months to a few years. […]
While myopia can’t be reversed, it can be corrected, and its progression can be managed with myopia control strategies. For adults, laser eye surgery may also be an option to consider for long-term myopia correction without glasses or contact lenses. […]
If your child complains of blurry vision or you notice them rubbing their eyes and leaning close to their screens, myopia may be the cause. Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common refractive error affecting nearly 30% Canadians. It emerges in childhood and can begin as early as 6 to 8, often progressing into […]
Myopia—also known as nearsightedness—is a common eye condition that causes blurry vision and difficulty seeing things clearly at a distance. Often beginning to progress around the age children enter school, myopia affects millions of Canadians but can be diagnosed by an optometrist. Fortunately, myopia can be diagnosed during a comprehensive eye exam and treated with […]
Nearsightedness and farsightedness, or myopia and hyperopia, are the two most well-known refractive errors. When your vision is myopic, your distance vision is out of focus, but you have clarity in your near vision. In contrast, those with hyperopia experience blurry vision when looking at close objects but have sharp vision at a distance. But […]
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