Myopia Control | Kingston & New Minas

Helping Your Child See Clearly Today and Tomorrow

At Valley Family Optometry, we know that healthy vision is a big part of your child’s success and confidence. Nearsightedness, or myopia, can worsen as children grow, and while glasses or contact lenses help them see clearly today, they don’t slow the changes happening in their eyes. That’s where myopia control comes in.

Our team works with you and your child to create a plan that supports healthy eye growth and reduces the risk of larger prescription changes later in life.

Book a myopia control consultation with our friendly team today, and let’s start looking after your child’s vision together.

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Signs and Symptoms of Myopia in Children

Early detection is key to effective myopia management. Parents may notice the following signs:

Squinting or blinking frequently to see distant objects clearly
Sitting very close to the television, computer, or holding books near the face
Complaints of blurry distance vision, headaches, or eye strain
Difficulty seeing the board at school or recognizing distant signs

If any of these symptoms are present, scheduling a myopia evaluation can help determine whether intervention is needed.

Why Early Myopia Control Matters

Slowing the progression of myopia can reduce the likelihood of severe vision problems in the future. High myopia, or very strong nearsightedness, increases the risk of:

Retinal detachment: Where the retina pulls away from the back of the eye, potentially causing vision loss
Glaucoma: Increased pressure in the eye that can damage the optic nerve
Cataracts: Clouding of the lens that reduces vision clarity
Macular degeneration: Damage to the central part of the retina, affecting reading and recognizing faces

While these conditions are rare in children, controlling myopia early helps protect their vision into adulthood.

How We Detect and Monitor Myopia

Our team uses precise tools to track your child’s eye growth and monitor the effectiveness of treatment:

Corneal topography: This mapping of the cornea shows the exact shape and curvature of the eye’s front surface. It helps us choose the most effective contact lenses or glasses and lets us spot subtle changes over time that could affect vision.
Axial length measurements: By measuring the length of your child’s eyeball, we can track how quickly their myopia is progressing. These measurements give us a clear picture of whether treatment is working and guide decisions about adjusting or combining therapies.
Regular eye exams: Beyond checking prescription changes, our thorough exams assess overall eye health, looking for early signs of eye strain, dry eye, or other conditions that can affect vision.

Our Myopia Control Methods

Myopia control focuses on slowing the rate at which the eye elongates, rather than just correcting vision with glasses or contacts. By controlling eye growth, we reduce the risk of developing high myopia and its associated complications.

We offer a range of treatments tailored to each child’s needs, often combining approaches for optimal results.

These daily disposable contact lenses are designed to slow the progression of myopia in children while providing crisp, clear vision. Easy to insert and remove, they fit seamlessly into a child’s daily routine and allow them to stay active without worrying about glasses.

Clinical studies show that children wearing MiSight lenses experience significantly slower prescription changes compared to traditional lenses.

Multifocal lenses have different powers across the lens to help control the way light focuses in the eye. By gently redirecting light, they reduce the elongation of the eyeball that drives myopia progression.

These lenses are comfortable for daily wear and allow children to see clearly at all distances, supporting both schoolwork and play.

Specially designed glasses can also help slow myopia progression. They work by altering the way light enters the eye, guiding it in a way that encourages healthier eye growth.

These glasses are customized to each child’s prescription and lifestyle, helping maintain clear vision while supporting long-term eye health.

In some cases, using contact lenses together with glasses can offer the most effective myopia management. Our team carefully assesses each child’s vision needs and lifestyle to design a personalized plan that combines treatments to optimize results while keeping everyday life simple.

Take Charge of Your Child’s Vision Today

We know that every child’s eyes are unique, and staying ahead of myopia is about more than just updating prescriptions. Our team is here to guide you through the options, answer your questions, and design a personalized myopia management plan that fits your child’s lifestyle.

Whether it’s MiSight daily lenses, multifocal contacts, or specially designed glasses, we provide the tools and expertise to help slow myopia progression and support healthy eye development.

Contact us to book a myopia control consultation with our Kingston or New Minas team today and give their eyes the care they deserve.

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