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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

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

Astigmatism Can Be Seen by Your Optometrist. Through a thorough eye exam, your eye doctor will be able to measure the curvature of your eye and if it is not uniformly round, you will be diagnosed with Astigmatism. In the more severe cases o

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