Myopia Control in Etobicoke, ON

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An Early Focus on Myopia Control

Myopia (nearsightedness) is a common vision condition that can affect your child’s distance vision from a young age. This condition can cause your kids to struggle in school and in other aspects of life. The good news is that we offer comprehensive eye exams and myopia control strategies that can help.

We offer myopia control methods such as orthokeratology (ortho-k), MiYOSMART lenses, MiSight contacts, and ZEISS MyoCare lenses.

We want your children to enjoy long-term healthy vision—reach out to us to schedule your appointment today.

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What Is Myopia Control?

Myopia control is an area of eye care that uses various tools and treatments to prevent or slow your child’s myopia progression. 

Depending on your child’s specific needs, our team can prescribe management options such as:

We’re in your corner to help your children control myopia progression.

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Recognizing the Signs of Myopia

Recognizing myopia early in your children can be difficult, but some common signs and symptoms to look out for can include:

  • Trouble seeing faraway objects
  • Needing to squint to see clearly
  • Eye strain
  • Headaches

If your child mentions some of these symptoms, that can be your sign to schedule an eye exam with our team. We can help you find out if your child can benefit from our myopia control methods.

Myopia in the Classroom

When kids have issues with their eyesight, it can impact their daily lives, and that also means issues at school. Myopia can make it challenging for your children to read from a distance, see the board, and participate in sports and other activities.

This can lead to stress and confusion, and if left undiagnosed, it may cause them to fall behind their friends.With professional care and treatment options for myopia, such as ortho-k and MiSight contact lenses, we can help your child excel both inside and outside the classroom.

Our Myopia Control Methods

We offer a variety of myopia control solutions, such as ortho-k contact lenses, MiSight lenses, and more. Consistent eye exams are also an essential step in keeping our team up-to-date on changes or developments in your child’s vision. 

If your child is experiencing difficulties with their vision and you have myopia concerns, our team at Specs & Spines Optometry can help.

Orthokeratology, also known as ortho-k, uses rigid gas-permeable contact lenses that are worn overnight to mould a person’s cornea and help reduce their dependence on glasses and contact lenses throughout the day.

Ortho-k lenses are a great option for children managing mild to moderate myopia. These lenses work by flattening the cornea, reducing the eye’s refractive power and slowing myopia progression.

Ortho-k lenses are custom-made for your child’s specific eye shape and prescription. Learn more about ortho-k by visiting our dedicated website.

MiYOSMART lenses are a unique solution for managing and slowing down the progression of myopia.

Using advanced D.I.M.S. (Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments) technology, MiYOSMART lenses slowed down myopia progression by 60% on average compared to wearing standard single-vision lenses.

MyoCare eyeglasses lenses from ZEISS are specifically designed to slow down the progression of myopia.

Backed by ZEISS’ track record of innovation, MyoCare lenses offer age-specific designs that cater to different stages of myopia. With their patented Cylindrical Annular Refractive Elements technology, these lenses work to slow down the elongation of the eyeball, addressing the root cause of myopia progression.

MiSight 1 day lenses are soft contact lenses that can help manage myopia for children. These lenses use ActiveControl technology to help correct and slow the progression of myopia in children aged 8–12 at the start of their treatment.

MiSight lenses help correct nearsightedness by reducing the eye’s refractive power, which allows light to focus correctly on your retina. MiSight lenses are designed to be comfortable and easy to use.

Low-dose atropine is a promising treatment method for children with myopia. Studies have shown that a low dose of atropine in eye drop form can help slow the progression of myopia in children to reduce the risk of severe nearsightedness.

Low-dose atropine drops can work by suppressing the eye’s growth to slow down the progression of myopia. This treatment is typically prescribed as a daily drop, administered in the evening before bedtime.

Helping Your Children Manage Myopia

Your children undergo crucial visual development in their younger years, and we want to help them enjoy clear, healthy vision for years to come. Through treatment methods such as ortho-k, MiYOSMART and MyoCare lenses, we can provide support for your kids.

Contact us to schedule your appointment today and get a headstart on myopia control for your children.

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Come Visit Us

You can find our clinic just down the street from Amos Waites Park. There is parking available on Superior Avenue or Green P Lot beside Home Hardware.

Our Address

  • 2398 Lake Shore Blvd. W #6
  • Etobicoke, ON M8V1C3

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Our Brands

We offer a wide range of unique, independent eyewear options and lenses from reputable brands like Essilor, HOYA, and more. Our complimentary consultations are backed by our comprehensive optical services, including digital eyewear measurements to help you find your fit.

We’re here to help you find your new favourite pair of frames. Explore our brands and visit us today to see what we offer.

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