Myopia Control | Milton, Ontario | Optometry on Bronte

Protect Your Child’s Long-Term Eye Health

Nearsightedness, or myopia, is becoming increasingly common in children. Without early management, myopia can worsen as your child grows, leading to stronger prescriptions and an increased risk of eye conditions later in life.

At Optometry on Bronte, we provide tailored myopia control to slow this progression and help protect your child’s long-term vision.

Our team uses diagnostics and proven treatments such as MiSight contacts to help control myopia progression. From specialized contact lenses to myopia control glasses and atropine drops, we create a plan that fits your child’s lifestyle while keeping their eyes healthy and vision clear.

Book an eye exam today and take the first step toward safeguarding your child’s vision.

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What Is Myopia?

Myopia, or nearsightedness, occurs when the eye grows too long or the cornea is curved too steeply, causing light to focus in front of the retina. This results in distant objects appearing blurry while close-up vision remains clear. Myopia often develops in childhood and can progress quickly as your child grows, making early detection and management essential.

Regular eye exams allow our team to monitor changes and intervene before prescriptions worsen significantly.

Signs of Myopia in Children

You may want to book an eye exam if your child is showing any of the following signs:

Squinting or straining to see distant objects, such as the TV or chalkboard
Holding books, tablets, or screens very close to their eyes
Experiencing frequent headaches, eye strain, or fatigue after reading or screen time
Having difficulty seeing the board or participating fully in classroom activities

Noticing these signs early allows our team to identify myopia and discuss management options before it progresses further, helping protect your child’s vision now and in the future.

Why Myopia Control Matters

High myopia can increase the risk of serious eye conditions later in life, including retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts, and other vision complications. By slowing the elongation of the eye through myopia control, we help preserve your child’s vision and reduce the likelihood of these long-term risks.

Early management not only maintains clearer vision today but also protects eye health for the future.

How We Track Myopia Progression

At Optometry on Bronte, we use precise diagnostic tools to monitor your child’s eyes:

Axial length measurement: By measuring the length of the eye, we can track growth over time. This helps us determine how quickly myopia is progressing and guide treatment decisions.
Corneal Topography: This mapping of the cornea allows us to understand how light is focused on the retina and helps ensure that any changes in vision are detected early.

Myopia Control Treatments We Offer

Managing myopia early can make a significant difference in your child’s long-term eye health. At Optometry on Bronte, we offer a range of proven treatments designed to slow the progression of nearsightedness, protect vision, and provide clear, comfortable sight every day.

Our team will help determine the best option for your child, taking into account lifestyle, prescription, and comfort.

Our daily contact lenses, including Abiliti and MiSight are designed to correct vision while helping slow the progression of myopia in children. These lenses offer comfort, hygiene, and convenience, making them a great choice for active kids who want clear vision without glasses.

Comfortable, hygienic, and convenient, they are ideal for active kids who want the freedom to play sports and participate in school activities without glasses slowing them down.

Ortho-k lenses are custom-fitted contact lenses worn overnight to gently reshape the cornea. This allows children to see clearly the next day without glasses or daytime contacts.

Ortho-k is not only effective for vision correction but also has been shown to slow the progression of myopia in children and teens. It’s an excellent choice for active kids or those who play sports.

Low-dose atropine drops work by relaxing the eye’s focusing mechanism, which can help reduce the stimuli that lead to eye elongation.

Often used alongside contact lenses or glasses, atropine is a simple, noninvasive option that has been shown to slow myopia progression while maintaining clear vision and normal focusing ability.

Specially designed lenses, such as ZEISS Myopia Management lenses, modify how light enters the eye to slow myopia progression. These glasses provide clear, sharp vision for everyday activities like reading, screen use, and outdoor play, while giving parents a convenient option for children who prefer not to wear contact lenses.

In some cases, combining treatments can enhance effectiveness. For example, low-dose atropine can be paired with contact lenses or glasses to provide stronger myopia control.

Our team will evaluate your child’s specific needs and recommend the approach most likely to achieve the best results while keeping vision clear and comfort high.

The Link Between Vision & Learning

Good vision is essential for success in the classroom and for everyday activities. Children with undetected or worsening myopia may struggle to see the board, read books, or follow along with lessons. This can lead to eye strain, headaches, or fatigue, making it harder for them to focus and participate fully.

By addressing myopia early, we help children maintain clear distance vision, reduce discomfort, and stay engaged in learning. Regular eye exams and timely myopia control treatments ensure that vision does not become a barrier to academic performance or confidence in the classroom.

Take a big step toward protecting your child’s vision and supporting their learning. Schedule a myopia control consultation with our team today.

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