Myopia Management
Is Myopia Genetic or Lifestyle Related? Understanding the Causes
If you or your partner wear glasses for distance vision, you might find yourself wondering if your child is destined for the same path. At Ambleside Family Optometry, this is one of the most frequent questions we hear from parents. Is nearsightedness simply written in a child’s DNA, or is it a byproduct of our…
Read More5 Signs Your Child’s Vision May Be Changing: A Guide for Parents
At Ambleside Family Optometry, we believe that clear vision is the foundation for a child’s success in school, sports, and social development. However, children rarely complain about blurry vision because they often don’t realize that the world is supposed to look any different. Instead of words, vision changes usually manifest through subtle shifts in behavior.…
Read MoreWhen Nearsightedness Becomes More Than Just Glasses
For many years, nearsightedness, also known as myopia, was treated as a straightforward vision issue. If distance vision became blurry, glasses or contact lenses corrected it. As long as vision was clear, the problem felt solved. Today, we understand that myopia is more complex. It is now recognized as a progressive eye condition, meaning it…
Read MoreHow Myopia Changes as Kids Grow
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, often begins during childhood and can change quickly as a child grows. Because children’s eyes are still developing, myopia tends to progress more rapidly at younger ages. Once it starts, it commonly worsens year over year unless it is closely monitored and managed. Many vision changes happen gradually, which means…
Read MoreMyopia Around the World and Why It Matters Here in Edmonton
Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is no longer just a local concern addressed during routine eye exams. It has become a global issue affecting millions of children worldwide. Researchers now predict that by 2050, nearly half of the global population may have myopia. Because of this rapid increase, eye care professionals around the world now…
Read MoreMyopia Management Series: Why More Kids Need Glasses Than Ever Before
If it feels like more children are wearing glasses today than ever before, you are not imagining it. Across Canada and around the world, childhood vision issues are rising, with myopia becoming increasingly common. Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, makes distant objects appear blurry while close-up vision remains clear. While it once developed mainly during…
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