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The Importance of Myopia Management

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Although eyeglassesand standard contact lenses can correct a person’s vision, they do not treat the underlying cause of myopia or slow its progression.

Myopia significantly increases the risk of developing sight-threatening eye diseases later in life, such as cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachment and macular degeneration. The higher your child’s myopia, the greater the risk.

If you’re concerned about your child’s long-term eye health and vision, contact The Myopia Management Center at Sheridan Optometric Centre in Mississauga today.

Call 866-948-8849

How We Treat Myopia

Our process starts with an eye exam to assess your child's myopia progression. This helps us determine the most suitable treatment methods. Depending on the degree of your child's myopia, we then recommend one of several effective ways to slow down the myopia progression, including multifocal contact lenses, specialized eyeglass lenses like MiyoSmart, and, in some cases, atropine drops.

Soft Multifocal Contacts For Clear and Convenient Myopia Management

Soft multifocal contact lenses, like MiSight, are an excellent option for managing myopia in children.

Research has demonstrated that these lenses can effectively slow down the progression of myopia, ensuring clear and comfortable vision while minimizing the increase in refractive error over time.

Children with small amounts of astigmatism may be candidates for these contact lenses.

MiyoSmart for Myopia Management

MiyoSmart is an excellent choice for managing myopia in children. These innovative glasses feature special lenses designed to effectively slow down the progression of myopia.

By incorporating these advanced lenses into your child's eyewear, you're not only enhancing their visual clarity but also promoting better eye health in the long term. These lenses have shown remarkable success in managing myopia, making them a wise investment in your child's vision care.

How Do I Know If My Child Needs Myopia Management?

If you notice any of the following symptoms in your child, we recommend a myopia eye examination with us so we can have a closer look. Starting myopia management early, especially when the condition is mild, can have the greatest impact in slowing down its progression.

Symptoms of Myopia

  • Your child struggles to see things clearly at a distance
  • Difficulties seeing the board in class
  • Your child squints to see faraway objects
  • They complain of headaches and eyestrain
  • Difficulties with sports that involve small balls, such as baseball or tennis

Give our practice a ring today, and our fantastic eye doctors will be your guide, shedding light on your child’s nearsightedness, and assessing if myopia management is the right fit. Even if your child has sensitive eyes or dry eye syndrome, they can still benefit from these treatments. You can also take our quick online myopia assessment to better understand if your child could benefit from this approach.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Myopia Management

1: How effective is myopia management?

Myopia management is a game-changer, with studies showing it can reduce myopia progression by a whopping 78%! It’s important to note that each child’s eyes are unique and react differently to different treatments.

2. What factors increase the risk of myopia?

The following factors may increase the risk of nearsightedness:

Genetic Factors: Having myopic parents (one or both) increases the child's risk of nearsightedness.

Age: Developing myopia before age 12 significantly increases the risk of severe myopia.

Daily Habits: Spending too much time on digital screens can strain the eyes, increasing the risk of nearsightedness.

3. Is there an ideal age for myopia management?

Myopia tends to begin in school-aged children and usually continues to progress until a person reaches their early 20s. That's why we recommend starting your child’s myopia management as early as possible. Children who embark on this journey before the age of 9 tend to reap the greatest rewards. But it's never too late. We're here to support children and teens of all ages on their myopia control quest.

Myopia Management in Missisauga

With the help of our experienced optometry team, myopia management can make a real difference. We’re here to protect your child’s long-term vision and eye health, so don’t hesitate to reach out to our Mississauga optometry team at Sheridan Optometric Centre. Take the first step towards preserving your child’s clear vision, and request a myopia management appointment today.

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