Helping Protect Your Child’s Vision
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is becoming increasingly common in children and can raise the risk of vision problems later in life.
At Eye Care Studio, we offer personalized myopia control plans using proven treatments, including specialty contact lenses, myopia-control glasses, orthokeratology (ortho-k/CRT) overnight lenses, and low-dose atropine eye drops.
By combining these methods with diagnostic tools such as axial length measurements and corneal topography, we develop a tailored approach for each child’s eyes.
Book your child’s myopia control appointment today and start protecting their vision for the years ahead.
Why Myopia Control Matters
Slowing the progression of myopia, especially in children at risk of developing high myopia, can help reduce the chance of serious vision problems later in life, including:
- Retinal detachment
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
- Other complications linked to high myopia
Early intervention with myopia control treatments can make a meaningful, long-term difference in your child’s eye health and visual comfort.
Signs Your Child May Be Nearsighted
Myopia often develops gradually, so symptoms can be easy to overlook. Watch for
- Squinting to see distant objects, like classroom boards or road signs
- Frequent headaches or eye strain
- Sitting too close to the TV or holding devices near the face
- Complaints of blurry distance vision
- Difficulty seeing clearly while driving, especially at night (teens and older children)
If you notice any of these signs, it may be time for an eye exam.
The Link Between Vision and Learning
Good vision is essential for a child’s learning and development. Even mild nearsightedness can make it harder to see classroom boards, read textbooks, or focus on screens and printed materials.
Children with uncorrected or worsening myopia may experience eye strain, headaches, or fatigue, which can impact concentration and school performance. By regularly monitoring your child’s vision and managing myopia progression, we help ensure they have the visual clarity they need to learn confidently.
Myopia Control Options at Eye Care Studio
Myopia occurs when the eye elongates too much, causing distant objects to appear blurry. While glasses or contacts correct vision, they don’t slow progression.
Myopia control is a proactive approach that slows eye growth, reducing the risk of high myopia and future complications. We work closely with families to select the right combination of treatments, track progress precisely, and adjust plans as needed.
Our selection of specialty contact lenses is designed to address both vision correction and myopia control.
Options include:
- Multifocal lenses, multifocal toric lenses for astigmatism
- MiSight 1-Day lenses
- Ortho-k/CRT lenses that gently reshape the cornea overnight
These lenses are customized to each child’s eyes for comfort and effectiveness, allowing clear vision throughout the day while slowing the progression of nearsightedness. Each fitting is followed with careful follow-up to track results.
For children who prefer glasses, we offer myopia control lenses such as:
These lenses are designed to reduce the strain that contributes to eye elongation, helping manage myopia progression while providing crisp, reliable vision.
Glasses are an excellent complement to other treatments or a standalone option, depending on your child’s prescription and lifestyle needs.
Low-dose atropine eye drops can be used to slow the progression of myopia in children. These drops are safe, carefully monitored, and may be used alone or in combination with lenses for enhanced results.
Atropine treatment is tailored to your child’s response, with regular follow-ups to track progress and adjust dosage as needed.
In some cases, a combination of contact lenses, specialty glasses, and/or atropine drops yields the best results. By addressing myopia from multiple angles, we can more effectively manage eye growth and maintain clear vision.
Each combination plan is personalized, monitored with axial length measurements and corneal topography using our Topcon MYAH system, and adjusted as your child grows.
Monitoring Eye Growth with the Topcon MYAH
At Eye Care Studio, we use the Topcon MYAH system to track axial length and corneal measurements, key indicators of myopia progression. These precise measurements allow us to monitor your child’s eye growth over time and tailor myopia control treatments to their specific needs.
With regular check-ins and careful data tracking, we can make adjustments to contact lenses, glasses, or atropine therapy to maximize the effectiveness of each myopia management plan.
Support Your Child’s Eye Health
Myopia control is more than just slowing nearsightedness; it’s about helping your child see clearly today while reducing the risk of serious eye conditions in the future.
At Eye Care Studio in Southwest Calgary, we create personalized myopia management plans using diagnostics, proven treatments, and ongoing monitoring to ensure your child’s eyes stay healthy as they grow.
Book your child’s myopia control appointment today and help them enjoy clearer vision, better learning, and long-term eye health.
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Where to Find Us
Located in Southwest Calgary’s Glenbrook area, near Home Sense, Precision Lab Services, and Canadian Tire. We proudly serve families from West Hills, Glenbrook, Signal Hill, Glamorgan, Killarney, Springbank Hill, and more!
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