Every parent wants their child to grow up healthy and happy. While we often think about nutrition, exercise, and regular doctor visits, one crucial area sometimes gets overlooked—eye health. Your child should typically have their first exam between 6 and 9 months, but there are a few other important eye exam milestones to consider as […]
expected. People often wonder: can myopia be cured? While a complete cure isn’t currently available, there are many ways to manage myopia effectively. […]
Myopia is the most common cause of distance refractive errors worldwide. Due to the rise in myopia prevalence over the past few decades and the sight-threatening issues associated with extreme myopia, such as cataracts, and glaucoma myopia has become a significant public health concern. This leaves people looking for ways to reduce symptoms. Myopia, also […]
A lot of adults choose to wear contact lenses for a multitude of reasons. They’re comfortable, easy, and can give you a wider field of vision. For some people, contacts are the better choice when it comes to vision correction. But what about contact lenses for children? As a parent, you may wonder when it’s […]
Myopia, or nearsightedness, affects nearly 40% of the US population. It is one of the most common eye conditions in the world. Like other refractive errors, myopia causes objects at a certain distance to become blurry. Controlling the effects of myopia is crucial in ensuring that your vision remains clear. If you think you are […]
There are many reasons why children may need to wear glasses. After an eye exam, your child’s eye doctor may recommend glasses to improve their vision, strengthen or protect their eyes, or improve the alignment of their eyes. Whatever the reason, it is important that if your child needs glasses, they have eyewear that fits […]
With technology constantly evolving, it’s easy to see that screens and devices are evolving alongside us. They’ve become an integral part of how we interact with each other, education, leisure activities, and more. But with great power comes great responsibility, so learning how to manage screen time and being aware of its potential effects on […]
If you had to guess how many Canadians are living with myopia, what percentage would you come up with? 10%? 15%? Currently, about 30% of Canadians have myopia, and studies suggest that number will rise. By 2050, experts believe over half of the entire world population will develop at least some degree of myopia. So […]
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