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How to Slow Myopia Progression in Children Beyond Glasses

Key Takeaways Myopia makes faraway objects look blurry, and it often gets worse during the school years. Standard glasses correct sight, but they do not slow how quickly myopia progresses. Options like myopia control lenses, overnight lenses, and low-dose drops can help manage progression. Two hours outdoors each day and regular screen breaks support healthy…
A child sitting close to a television, squinting at the screen in a living room.

Is Myopia Genetic? What Parents Should Know

Key Takeaways Myopia, or nearsightedness, makes faraway objects look blurry while close objects stay clear. Family history raises the odds, and genes come from both parents. Daily habits like screen time and limited outdoor play can shape how a child's vision develops. Regular eye exams help catch changes early and support a plan built around…
Child at a classroom desk squinting toward a whiteboard, with an open notebook and pencil in front of them.

Are Myopia Control Lenses Worth It? Comparing Your Options

Key Takeaways Myopia, commonly called nearsightedness, causes faraway objects to look blurry, and it often begins during the school years. Myopia control can slow how quickly your child's prescription changes and helps lower the risk of high-myopia-related eye problems later in life. Special glasses, soft contact lenses, overnight Ortho-K lenses, and low-dose atropine drops are…
Using a Snellen chart, a mature patient's visual acuity is measured by their optometrist during their routine eye exam.

What Does 20/40 Vision Mean?

Our visual acuity determines how clear and sharp we see the world around us. High visual acuity allows individuals to perceive fine details, which is helpful for tasks that require precision.  The numbers in visual acuity measurements represent a ratio. The first number is the distance you see an object clearly, while the second is…
A young child cheerfully wears their red, myopia control eyeglasses.

Myopia Glasses: How Do They Work?

Glasses are a fantastic tool for helping you see clearly. While they look simple, looks can often be deceiving. Newer lens technology, in the form of myopia glasses, corrects vision while also slowing its progression. Myopia glasses incorporate multiple focus zones with varying prescription strengths to influence how light enters the eye. This helps discourage…
A Myopia view of the Eiffel Tower, blurry in the distance

What Are Myopia & Hyperopia?

Understanding how the eyes focus light is central to maintaining visual clarity. Two of the most frequently diagnosed vision conditions, myopia and hyperopia, affect this focusing process. Both are refractive errors, which means they occur when the shape of the eye prevents light from focusing directly on the retina.  Although they are quite different in…
A side view of a child with headphones using a laptop very close to her face.

Can Myopia Be Reversed?

Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a common refractive error. It causes nearby objects to be clear but blurrier the further they get from the eye. For adults with myopia, you may wonder: can myopia be reversed? Or is it permanent? Myopia can't be naturally reversed. However, it can be effectively treated with eyeglasses, contact…

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  • 110–175 Chestermere Station Way
  • Chestermere, AB T1X 0A4

Hours of Operation

Monday:
9:00 AM 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
11:00 AM 7:30 PM
Thursday:
11:00 AM 7:30 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM 5:30 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM 2:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed

Hours of Operation

Monday:
9:00 AM 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
11:00 AM 7:30 PM
Thursday:
11:00 AM 7:30 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM 5:30 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM 2:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed

Enhancing Eye Care with Innovative Technology

We are always seeking ways to help enhance your patient experience and care levels. Our commitment to innovative technology has led us to introduce 3 new diagnostic technologies:

  • Optos Monaco can capture detailed digital retina images in one scan, aiding in the early detection of potential eye conditions.
  • Olleyes VR Virtual Field uses immersive technology for peripheral vision evaluation.
  • Huvitz HTR is an efficient 4-in-1 device that combines refraction, corneal curvature and thickness, eye pressure, and meibomian gland imaging (dry eye assessment).

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