Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, causes blurry distance vision such as difficulty seeing the front of a classroom. In Canada, almost 30% of children have myopia by the age of 13. Worldwide, the prevalence of myopia is steadily rising. It’s estimated that by 2050, almost half of the world’s population will be myopic, with approximately 1 billion people having high myopia (greater than -5.00 D). Increased risk factors for myopia include parental myopia and time spent on near work activities.

We recommend a myopia control treatment program to reduce your child’s myopia. Myopia is a progressive condition but can be controlled if detected early. Studies have shown that myopia significantly increases the risk of glaucoma, cataracts, retinal detachment, myopic maculopathy, and macular degeneration. It’s important to note that myopia control treatment will not eliminate their myopia. But, these treatments will lower their myopia which then reduces ocular health risks later.

We offer myopia treatment programs such as Coopervision MiSight daily disposable contact lenses and low-dose atropine eyedrops.