Success Begins with Sight
Is your child squinting when they look at the board at school? Do they struggle with headaches? Or are they having a hard time playing sports with friends? They might have myopia.
More than 30% of Canadians currently are nearsighted, and more children are diagnosed every day.
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is an eye condition that typically develops during childhood, making objects in the distance appear blurry while close-up items remain clear. Myopia can also increase the risk of other eye diseases and conditions later in life.
Myopia control can slow the progression of your child’s myopia, reducing the need for constant prescription updates and protecting their long-term vision.
At iSight Optometry, we offer several different approaches for myopia control including low-dose atropine therapy as well as specialty glasses or contact lenses with peripheral hyperopic defocus.
To get a better idea of how we can help your child, let’s start by booking an eye exam! Our team will take a closer look and take time to understand their needs.
Let our team help protect your child’s sight today.
Book AppointmentWhy Myopia Control Matters
Some children who develop myopia (nearsightedness) have a continual progression of their myopia throughout the school years, including high school. And while the cost of annual eye exams and new glasses every year can be a financial strain for some families, the long-term risks associated with myopia progression can be even greater.
Mild myopia typically does not increase a person’s risk for eye health problems, but moderate and high myopia are associated with serious, vision-threatening side effects. There is an increase in the risk of early cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachment and blindness with high myopia.
Causes of Myopia
Although myopia is common among kids, research is still unclear on what causes it. Myopia progresses as your child grows up, with vision usually stabilizing around the age of 20.
People with myopia have either an eyeball that is too long or a cornea that is too curved, affecting how light focuses on the retina and causing blurry vision.
Myopia is hereditary, but too much time inside focused on near work or using screens could also contribute to myopia progression.
The Canadian Association of Optometrists recommends more playtime outside to help reduce the risk of myopia. Around 1 hour per day of outdoor play can help reduce myopia development by half.
Book an appointment for your child today to learn more about our myopia control methods.
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Our Address
- 4 – 2070 Harvey Avenue
- Kelowna, BC V1Y 8P8
Contact Information
- Phone: 250-860-2020
- Fax: 250-762-9411
- Email: [email protected]
Our Hours
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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iSight Optometry
- 4 - 2070 Harvey Avenue
- Kelowna, BC V1Y 8P8
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P: 250-860-2020
[email protected]