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Back-to-School & Near Work: What Parents Should Know About Myopia Progression

School-age girl in spectacles reading a book, illustrating eye-friendly habits during homework.

As children head back to school, their eyes work harder than ever. From textbooks to tablets, the amount of close-up work increases—which can affect their vision. This is a crucial time to learn about myopia, or nearsightedness, a common condition in children that can impact their learning and development. This is a good time to […]

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How MiSight Contact Lenses Help Slow Myopia Progression

Young boy at Southwood Eyecare holding a contact lens case and tweezers, learning how to care for contact lenses during a fitting.

As a parent, you pay close attention to your child’s health, and that includes their vision. You might notice your child’s prescription for nearsightedness, or myopia, gets stronger after each children’s eye exam. This is a common concern for many families, especially as the differences between vision conditions like myopia and astigmatism become more apparent. […]

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What Are Myopia Control Lenses?

Young smiling boy putting in contact lenses in front of a large rough mirror.

In recent years, eye care professionals have observed a steady increase in the number of children diagnosed with myopia, also known as nearsightedness. The condition causes distant objects to appear blurry, and although corrective glasses or contact lenses can help, they do not address the progression of the condition itself. Myopia control lenses are specially […]

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What Is the Difference Between Myopia & Astigmatism?

A child undergoes an eye exam for astigmatism.

Our eyes are remarkable organs that allow us to experience the world in vibrant colour and detail. Yet, sometimes, they need a little help to function optimally.  Two common conditions that can affect our vision are myopia and astigmatism. While both involve how light enters the eye, they have distinct characteristics. Myopia causes distant objects […]

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Myopia vs Hyperopia: What’s The Difference?

A woman typing on her laptop and leaning in close to read the screen, showing signs of nearsightedness.

As we go through our daily lives, navigating through a world driven by technology and screens, it is becoming increasingly common for people to experience vision problems. Myopia and hyperopia are two of the most prevalent eye conditions that affect millions of individuals worldwide.  People with myopia struggle to focus on distant objects, while people […]

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