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Myopia • June 9, 2025

Daily Myopia Contact Lenses or Ortho-K Lenses: Which Is Right for Your Child?

Myopia, or nearsightedness, isn’t just a passing inconvenience. The prevalence of myopia is skyrocketing globally, and children are the most affected. In fact, research shows that nearly 50% of the global population could be myopic by 2050. As a parent, it’s natural to worry about your child’s eyesight and wonder what can be done to…

A person uses their finger to place a prescription contact lens into their eye to help control their myopia.

Contact Lenses, Myopia • November 18, 2024

Can I Wear Contact Lenses If I Have Myopia?

Myopia, also called nearsightedness, is an eye condition where you can see objects close up clearly but have trouble seeing objects far away. Myopia is on the rise in Canada, with as many as 28% of Canadian children developing myopia after the age of 11. While it cannot be reversed, myopia can be controlled in…

Myopia • September 25, 2024

Why Is It Important to Address Myopia in Children?

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common vision condition that affects a significant number of children worldwide. It is characterized by difficulty in seeing distant objects clearly, while close objects remain in focus. As the prevalence of myopia continues to rise, particularly among school-aged children, it becomes increasingly important for parents and guardians to understand the…

A close up view of a left hand holding an ortho-k contact lens between the thumb and index finger. A bottle of eye drops is out of focus in the background.

Myopia, Ortho-k • September 10, 2024

Can Ortho-K Cure Myopia Permanently?

Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide. Traditionally, myopia has been corrected by wearing glasses or contacts, or by using eye surgery to correct vision. However, there are other possible approaches. Orthokeratology lenses, also known as ortho-k, are specialty contact lenses that are worn at night but correct vision during the day.…

A lady reading a book close to her face has a possible progressing myopia.

Eye Exam, Eye Health, Myopia • November 25, 2022

Can Myopia Be Reversed?

Myopia or nearsightedness, as the name suggests, is when you can see close-up objects clearly. However, because the light entering the eye focuses before it reaches the retina instead of on it, objects farther away appear blurry. An estimated 30% of Canadians are myopic. Apart from the increase in numbers, myopia is also occurring at…

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