When it comes to maintaining clear vision, keeping your glasses prescription up-to-date is crucial. But how long is a glasses prescription actually valid? While the exact timeline may vary depending on where you live and individual needs, most glasses prescriptions are typically valid for one to two years. However, various factors can affect this timeframe, […]
Myopia Control Lenses: What Are Your Options?
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is becoming more and more common. It’s a progressive condition that gradually worsens over time. However, there is good news—through myopia control, you can effectively reduce how much your child’s myopia worsens over time. So what are your options? When it comes to myopia control lenses, your options are: Your optometrist will […]
Does Myopia Get Worse With Age?
Myopia, also called nearsightedness, is an eye condition where objects seen at a distance are blurry, but objects seen up close remain clear. It is a common condition that affects as many as 30% of Canadians. Myopia is usually diagnosed in childhood. Myopia may get worse as a child progresses through adolescence, but it will […]
How Vision Therapy Can Improve Reading Skills in Children
Reading is a fundamental skill that is crucial to a child’s academic and personal development. However, for some children, underlying vision problems make reading an uphill battle. Vision therapy offers a solution to some reading difficulties by helping children improve their reading skills with targeted exercises and activities. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer for how […]