Myopia control
Is your child’s prescription changing constantly? If so, it might be time to start a myopia control program at Eyes Plus Ears in Newmarket
What is myopia?
Myopia refers to the increased lengthening of the eye. This causes light rays that enter the eye to come to a focus in front of the retina. This causes your child to see blurry in the distance while their near vision typically remains unaffected. This can make it difficult for your child to see the board at school or participate in certain activities, such as sports.
Myopia is a common eye condition. However, in certain kids, it can progress rapidly and if left untreated, it can put your child at a far greater risk for vision threatening conditions such as retinal detachment. It can lead to your child constantly needing to update their glasses prescription in order to see clearly. This can cause frustration for both you and your child.
We can help your child with a customized myopia control program
Myopia can be controlled by a variety and combination of treatment options including defocusing soft contacts or glasses lenses, atropine drops and Ortho-k lenses. We’ll help you choose which treatment option will work best for you and your child and we’ll set you up with a customized program for success.
Choose an office with the right technology
Regardless of whether you choose our office in Newmarket for your child’s myopia treatment or another office, make sure they have the right equipment to measure your child’s axial length. We use the IOL master for this purpose as it is the gold standard for measuring the length of the eye. If the office you choose doesn’t have a tool to measure the axial length accurately, there’s no way to know if your treatment plan is working.
If your child’s treatment plan includes contact lenses, we use the Medmont topographer to ensure an accurate and comfortable fit.
The benefits of choosing Eyes plus ears for your child’s myopia control
See why parents trust us for their child’s myopia control in Newmarket
Advanced technology
By using the latest technology and our years of experience, we can help you choose a custom treatment plan for your child’s myopia
Family atmosphere
We pride ourselves on our welcoming family atmosphere, making you feel at home and at ease during your visit. That means no high pressure sales.
Personalized care
We’ll help you choose the right plan for you and your child and we’ll be with you every step of the way.
myopia treatment
How is myopia treated?
Ortho-K
These specialized contact lenses are worn while sleeping and gently reshape the cornea, providing clear vision throughout the day without the need for glasses or contacts. The beauty of Ortho-K is its convenience and non-invasive nature, allowing kids to go about their day without worrying about eyewear.
Soft contact lenses
These special contact lenses work by altering the way light enters the eyes, reducing the strain on the visual system and slowing down the progression of myopia. The beauty of refocusing soft lenses is their ease of use and comfort. They offer a convenient and effective way to manage myopia while providing clear and comfortable vision throughout the day.
Myopia control glasses
These lenses are designed to redirect peripheral light rays, helping to reduce eye elongation and slow down myopia progression. By using refocusing glasses lenses, your child can enjoy clear vision while also receiving the benefits of myopia management. The best part is that these lenses look and feel just like regular glasses, making them a convenient and comfortable choice for everyday use.
Atropine drops
These eye drops work by temporarily relaxing the focusing muscles of the eyes, which helps slow down the progression of myopia. The benefits of Atropine drops include their ease of use and effectiveness. By simply applying the drops as directed, your child can experience the potential benefits of reduced myopia progression. Atropine drops can be used on its own or in conjunction with the other treatment options.
myopia control tips
Some helpful advice for your child to help slow myopia
20 – 20 – 20 Rule
Introduce your child to the 20/20/20 rule: for every 20 minutes of screen time, have them look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. This practice helps relax their eyes and reduce digital eye strain.
Decrease Screen Time
decrease prolonged use of digital devices especially outside of school work. Use the following as age appropriate guidelines:
0 – 1 | No screen time
1 – 4 | 1 hour or less
5 – 18 | 2 hours or less
Increase Outdoor Time
Encourage your child to spend more time playing outside in natural light, as studies show that outdoor activities can help mitigate myopia progression. We know it can be difficult, but aim for 90 minutes per day.
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