Myopia

Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a vision condition that affects a growing number of individuals, especially children and adolescents. In NE Calgary, where screen time and indoor activities are on the rise, managing myopia ha

Living in Calgary, a city known for its stunning landscapes and active lifestyle, presents unique challenges when it comes to maintaining good eye health. Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a growing concern worldwide and Calgary is no exceptio

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a growing concern among children and adolescents in Calgary. With increasing screen time, less outdoor play, and other lifestyle factors, more young people are experiencing difficulty seeing distant objects cl

What Are Peripheral Vision Management Lenses?  Peripheral vision management lenses work by altering the way our eyes perceive visual stimuli. These lenses are designed with unique optical properties that intentionally blur the perip

Ortho-K For Kids Ortho-K, a revolutionary technique in the field of optometry, has been increasingly recognized as a viable option for children requiring vision correction. The process involves wearing specially designed gas-permeable co

All About Ortho-K Orthokeratology, often referred to as Ortho-K, is a specialized contact lens treatment designed to reshape the cornea and temporarily correct refractive errors such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia

Why Is It So Important To Treat Myopia? Progression of Myopia Untreated myopia tends to worsen over time. When you have myopia, distant objects appear blurry while close-up objects are clear. The eye's elongated shape or the cornea&

Understanding Myopia Myopia is a refractive error that causes distant objects to appear blurry, while close-up objects remain clear. It occurs when the eyeball is too elongated or the cornea is excessively curved, leading to light rays f

Myopia: What It Is And What To Do About It Indicators Of Myopia There are several signs that can indicate myopia in adults and children: Eyestrain Headaches Squinting Difficulty seeing distant objects If you notice any

Myopic Fact Vs. Fiction False: Taking Vitamins Can Stop Myopia. True: Vitamins can help with some eye conditions, such as age-related macular degeneration, but myopia is not one of them. False: Myopia Only Affects Children. True: Al

The Different Kinds Of Refractive Errors Your vision can be impacted differently depending on the shape of your eye. Here are 7 ways that refractive errors can impact your vision and why. 1. Hyperopia (farsightedness) In hyperopic ey

Don't quite know what myopia is? Perhaps you may know this eye condition by its better known moniker of nearsightedness. With it being the most common cause of vision impairment in the world for those who are 40 and under, myopia is som

Not sure exactly what myopia is? In recognition of it being Myopia Awareness Week, our Calgary optometrist has put together everything you need to know about what is often referred to as nearsightedness. Myopia, also known as nearsig