Myopia Management in Mississauga

As myopia, or nearsightedness, continues to rise among children worldwide, it’s essential for parents to understand the importance of early intervention. Without proper management, myopia can increase your child’s risk of serious eye issues in the future.

At our eye care clinic, we offer a range of myopia management treatments tailored to slow its progression and help safeguard your child’s eye health for the long term.

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Why You Should Be Concerned
About Your Child's Myopia

Many parents consider myopia just a simple need for glasses without realizing that, as myopia progresses, the likelihood of future complications, such as glaucoma, retinal detachment, and macular degeneration increases significantly. Additionally, high myopia can affect your child’s quality of life, making everyday tasks more challenging and often requiring ever stronger prescriptions as they grow.

Fortunately, early intervention with myopia management treatments can slow this progression, reducing the long-term risks associated with severe nearsightedness. By choosing myopia management, you’re investing in better eye health outcomes and helping your child maintain clearer vision throughout their life.

Treatments We Offer
at Our Eye Clinic

Our clinic offers several specialized treatments designed to manage and slow the progression of myopia in children. Each treatment is carefully selected based on your child’s specific needs to provide optimal results. Here’s how we can help:

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Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)

Ortho-K involves custom-fitted contact lenses that your child wears overnight. These lenses gently reshape the cornea while they sleep, allowing them to see clearly during the day without the need for glasses or contact lenses.

Studies have shown that Ortho-K can be effective in slowing down myopia progression, making it an excellent option for children with moderate to high myopia. Our clinic offers high-quality Ortho-K lenses to ensure comfort and safety throughout treatment.

Soft Multifocal Contact Lenses

For younger patients, multifocal soft contact lenses like MiSight are available as a daily disposable option. MiSight lenses use a specialized design to help slow the progression of myopia, making them ideal for children who are comfortable with soft contacts.

These lenses provide clear vision while also reducing the rate of myopia progression, helping your child achieve clearer eyesight and reducing the risks of more serious eye issues later in life.

Atropine Eye Drops

Atropine eye drops have been shown to slow down myopia in children effectively. Low-dose atropine drops, applied once a day, can be a convenient solution for parents and children alike.

This treatment is particularly effective for younger children or those with rapidly progressing myopia. When used under careful guidance from our team, atropine drops are a safe and effective way to manage myopia over the long term.

Bifocal Eyeglasses

Bifocal and progressive lenses, including specialized lenses like MyoSmart, offer another effective option for managing myopia in children. These lenses use a dual-focus approach, with the top part of the lens correcting for distance and the lower portion designed to manage myopia progression.

Schedule an Appointment for Personalized Myopia Management

When it comes to protecting your child’s vision, early action is key. Our eye care team is here to evaluate, guide, and provide ongoing support to ensure your child’s eyes stay as healthy as possible. Contact our office to schedule a comprehensive eye exam and discover the best myopia management plan tailored to your child’s needs.

Book an appointment today to help your child achieve clear, healthy vision for years to come. Together, we can take proactive steps toward a future of better eye health.