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Hyperopia, Myopia Management, Presbyopia, Refractive Errors • February 7, 2025

Presbyopia, Hyperopia, Myopia: What Are the Differences?

Eyesight is one of our most precious senses. Yet, for millions of Canadians, refractive errors like presbyopia, hyperopia, and myopia make seeing the world clearly a daily challenge. Presbyopia, hyperopia, and myopia each affect your vision differently by changing how light focuses on the retina. Myopia affects your distance vision, while presbyopia and hyperopia cause…

Myopia Management • December 19, 2024

Atropine Eye Drops for Myopia

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is more common than ever. If your child is living with myopia, you've likely wondered what solutions exist. Myopia control is a fantastic way to help manage your child's nearsightedness, and one option for treatment is simple: atropine eye drops. Atropine eye drops are used to relax your child's eye muscles. This…

Contact Lenses, Myopia Management • May 1, 2024

What are Ortho-K Lenses Used For?

Glasses and conventional contact lenses help many people see during their daily lives but aren’t always the right fit for everyone. While LASIK and PRK surgery provide a permanent solution to refractive errors, not everyone is interested in or able to undergo eye surgery. There is a unique alternative available! Orthokeratology (ortho-k) lens technology allows…

A young girl sitting in front of a Snellen eye chart and she is squinting due to vision issues

Myopia Management • April 12, 2024

Can Myopia Be Reversed?

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common refractive error that affects many individuals worldwide. It is characterized by difficulty seeing objects that are far away, while close objects can be seen clearly. Myopia is caused by the shape of the eye, where light focuses in front of the retina instead of directly on it.…

Myopia Management • January 8, 2024

Myopia vs. Hyperopia: What’s the Difference?

Have you ever heard of myopia or hyperopia? These are the technical terms for common vision issues known as nearsightedness or farsightedness. Even if your eye doctor already explained to you the difference between these two conditions, it can be helpful to learn more about both vision Myopia and hyperopia are both refractive errors that…

A pair of optical trial lenses that optometrists and opticians use to examine people's dioptric situation.

Myopia Management • July 19, 2023

Can High Myopia Be Corrected?

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, may be to blame if you struggle to see at a distance. It's a common refractive error that affects approximately one in three people. Individuals with high myopia have more significant vision impairment, often leading to more severe eye conditions. But can high myopia be corrected? The answer is yes,…

Eye Care, Myopia Management • September 19, 2022

Myopia vs. Astigmatism: What’s the Difference?

Our eyes are wonderful, interesting, and intricate! While our eyes are growing as children, they may develop irregularities, like myopia or astigmatism. Attending regularly scheduled eye exams is the best way to determine if you or your child has myopia or astigmatism. While both refractive errors are similar and can cause blurry vision, there are…

Myopia Management • November 17, 2021

Can Myopia Be Corrected Permanently?

Myopia is one of the most common eye conditions in the world. With so many people experiencing blurry vision, there are several treatment options for this condition, such as glasses, contact lenses, and laser eye surgery. With so many treatments, is there a way to permanently cure myopia? Continue reading to learn more about myopia,…

Eye Care, Myopia Management • November 15, 2021

What Does Too Much Screen Time Do to Your Child’s Eyes?

We’re using digital screens more than ever before. But maintaining a healthy ocular system requires an understanding of how our eyes react to so much time with our devices. It’s likely your child is exposed to digital screens throughout their entire day at school and home. Understanding digital eye strain has become a part of…

Contact Lenses, Myopia Management • June 22, 2021

How Do Misight Contact Lenses Work?

Misight contact lenses are used to slow myopic progression in children and adults. Myopia, or nearsightedness, is becoming more common, and often presents in childhood and adolescence. But don’t worry, there are numerous treatment options available, and the condition can easily be treated through the use of Misight contact lenses. At Vivid Eye Care we…

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