Myopia Management

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common vision condition that can progress rapidly during childhood and adolescence. At Tsawwassen Optometry Clinic, we offer advanced myopia management treatments to control and slow its progression, helping to preserve your child's vision and reduce the risk of future eye health issues.

What is Myopia?

Myopia occurs when the eye grows too long, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it. This results in distant objects appearing blurry while close objects remain clear. Myopia typically begins in childhood and can worsen as the eye continues to grow.

Why Myopia Management is Important to Safeguard Your Child's Vision

Uncontrolled myopia can lead to significant vision impairment and increase the risk of developing serious eye conditions later in life, such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Managing myopia early can help reduce these risks and improve your child's long-term eye health.

Our Myopia Management Treatments in Delta

At Tsawwassen Optometry Clinic, we offer a range of effective treatments to manage myopia, tailored to meet the needs of each patient:

Atropine Therapy

Low-dose atropine eye drops are used to slow the progression of myopia in children. This treatment is safe and effective, with minimal side effects, and is used in combination with other myopia management strategies.

MiSight Contact Lenses

CooperVision MiSight contact lenses are specifically designed for children with myopia. These daily disposable lenses help slow the progression of nearsightedness by altering the way light is focused on the retina.

Specialized Eyeglasses for Myopic Children

We offer eyeglasses with lenses designed to reduce the progression of myopia.

Options include:

Hoya MiYOSMART Lenses: These innovative lenses use Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments (DIMS) technology to slow myopia progression.

Zeiss MyoCare and MyoVision Lenses: These lenses are designed to manage myopia by providing clear vision and peripheral defocus, which helps control eye growth.

Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)

Ortho-K lenses are specially designed rigid gas-permeable contact lenses worn overnight to reshape the cornea temporarily. This non-surgical treatment provides clear vision during the day without the need for glasses or contact lenses and can help slow the progression of myopia.

We Believe In Comprehensive Eye Care and Monitoring

Our myopia management program includes regular monitoring and follow-up visits to track the progression of your child's myopia and adjust treatment as needed. Our goal is to provide personalized care that ensures the best possible outcomes for your child's vision.

Schedule a Myopia Management Consultation at Tsawwassen Optometry Clinic

If your child is experiencing myopia or you are concerned about their vision, schedule a myopia management consultation at Tsawwassen Optometry Clinic. Our experienced team is here to provide the advanced care and support needed to protect your child's vision and eye health.