Give Your Child the Gift of Clear Vision
We understand how crucial your child’s eye health is to their success and happiness. Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common refractive error that makes distant objects appear blurry while nearby objects remain clear.
This condition affects nearly 30% of Canadians and often develops during childhood, typically worsening throughout school-age years before stabilizing around age 20.
While myopia cannot be reversed, controlling its progression early can help reduce the risks associated with high myopia, such as macular degeneration, retinal detachment, cataracts, and glaucoma.
Let our team help your children enjoy clear vision for years to come—contact us to schedule your child’s next appointment today.
Understanding How Myopia Develops
Myopia occurs when the eye grows too long, causing light to focus in front of the retina rather than directly on it. Though the exact causes of myopia are not fully understood, research highlights several contributing factors:
- Genetic predisposition
- Increased near work, such as reading or screen time
- Reduced time spent outdoors
- Environmental factors, particularly in urban settings
Taking steps early can make a world of difference for your child’s visual health.
What Is Myopia Control?
Myopia is generally corrected with glasses or contact lenses, but to prevent this vision problem from developing into high myopia, we recommend controlling its progression during early childhood. This is called myopia control.
Myopia control encompasses several methods that can slow or even stop myopia in growing eyes. Our team works with you and your child to find the right myopia control method for their eyes and needs.
MiSight 1 day contact lenses are proven to slow myopia progression while correcting vision in children as young as 8. They’re built on the mechanism of myopic defocus to encourage the eyes to slow their growth.
These contact lenses are single-use (discarded at the end of the day), easy to fit, comfortable, and provide freedom from wearing glasses.
MiYOSMART eyeglass lenses are specialty myopia control lenses manufactured by Hoya. The technology focuses on peripheral defocus, a theory stating that blurring side vision helps slow myopia.
MiYOSMART lenses have been proven to reduce myopia growth by an average of 60%. They can be fitted for children of all ages and are designed specifically for a child’s lifestyle. They’re impact-resistant, thin and light, and provide UV protection.
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 can be 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.
Atropine eye drops are used to dilate your pupils during a comprehensive eye exam. They relax the muscles in your pupils so they don’t respond to light. But these drops have also been shown to effectively slow myopia progression in children when used in low doses before bed.
How these drops work for myopia is complex, but experts think they bind to growth receptors in the eyes and prevent the eyes from growing too long.
We offer a comprehensive myopia management program. Feel free to ask our team about our myopia control program during your next visit!
Axial Length Measurement & Corneal Topography
Our team uses diagnostic tools like axial length measurement and corneal topography to monitor and manage myopia progression in your children.
Axial length measurement is a key indicator in understanding how your child’s eye is growing. By accurately measuring the length of the eye, we can detect early signs of myopia progression and assess the effectiveness of myopia control treatments.
Corneal topography provides a detailed map of the cornea’s shape and curvature, which helps us customize treatments and provide the best fit for contact lenses or eyeglasses.
Together, these technologies allow us to take a proactive approach to managing myopia, helping to slow its progression and reduce the risk of future eye health issues.
Take Our Myopia Control Risk Quiz
Not sure if your child is at risk for myopia? Start by taking our myopia control risk quiz! This simple quiz can help identify potential risk factors and guide you toward the next steps in protecting your child’s vision.
Addressing Myopia Early
Our team is committed to providing your family with the care they deserve. If your child has been diagnosed with myopia or you suspect they’re struggling with distance vision, we are here to help.
Contact us today to learn more about our myopia control program or schedule an appointment. Let us help your child see the world more clearly—now and in the future!
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Your eyes are your windows to the world and should be nurtured regardless of your age or physical health. A comprehensive eye exam allows our team to detect, manage, and treat eye issues among children and adults.
From early detection of vision problems in children to managing age-related eye conditions in seniors, our experienced eye doctors provide personalized care for every patient.
Your eye health is our priority, and we are committed to delivering the care you need when you need it most. Trust Prairie Vision to be your partner in eye health for life!
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We serve clients of all ages from Wainwright, Viking, Vermilion, Provost, Lloydminster (Alberta), Macklin (Saskatchewan), and the surrounding areas.
- 2802 15th Ave, Unit 2
- Wainwright, AB T9W 0A4
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- 5010 50 Street
- Vermilion, AB T9X 1M5
- Phone: 587-606-0394
- Fax: 780-853-6504
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- 5010 50 Street
- Vermilion, AB T9X 1M5
- Phone: 587-606-0394
- Fax: 780-853-6504
- Email: [email protected]
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- 2802 15th Ave, Unit 2
- Wainwright, AB T9W 0A4
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