Myopia Management in Orillia

Slowing Nearsightedness to Protect Your Child’s Vision

Your kid’s vision is an essential component of their development. Good vision helps kids learn and grow, both inside and outside the classroom. It’s crucial for reading in class, scoring goals on the field, or relaxing during a family movie night.

Nearsightedness (myopia) is a common vision error that makes distant objects appear blurry. It often worsens throughout childhood and adolescence and increases the risk of certain eye diseases later in life.

We offer personalized myopia management to help your child see clearly today while protecting their vision for the future.

Let’s work together to support their eye health and set them up for success. Book your child’s eye exam today.

What Causes Myopia?

Myopia is a complex condition and may result from a combination of factors:

• Increased near work: Prolonged time spent focusing on close-up objects, like books, tablets, or phones, may contribute to myopia progression.
• Limited outdoor time: Children who spend more time outdoors tend to have a lower risk of myopia. Exposure to natural light and focusing on distant objects may help support healthy eye development.
• Family history: If a parent or other family members have myopia, your child is more likely to develop it.

Myopia is becoming increasingly common worldwide, with children developing it at younger ages—even as early as 1 year old.

Our Myopia Management Options

We offer multiple myopia management options we personalize to your kid’s needs:

• Atropine eye drops: These drops temporarily relax the focusing muscles in the eye and are effective at slowing eye growth.
• Myopia control glasses: These glasses use innovative lenses to redirect light and reduce eye strain, helping slow myopia progression.
• Multifocal contact lenses: These lenses provide clear vision at all distances and help slow eye growth. We offer a range of options, including daily disposable contacts for convenience and safety.

Research shows the most effective approach combines eye drops and lenses.

How You Can Help at Home

We believe in a team approach to myopia management. Here are some ways you can support your child’s eye health:

• Encourage outdoor time: Aim for at least 1–2 hours of outdoor play each day.
• Limit screen time: Set reasonable limits on screen time and encourage 20-second breaks every 20 minutes to reduce eye strain (the 20-20-20 rule).
• Promote good reading habits: Use proper lighting and encourage your child to hold books and devices at a comfortable distance.
• Be a role model: Show your child the importance of eye health by practicing good habits yourself! Wear sunglasses outside, take screen breaks, and book regular eye exams for the whole family.