Myopia Control in Kids

Our children's health is everything. We want the absolute best for them and will pursue almost any avenue to ensure their happiness and well-being. Unfortunately, there are conditions or circumstances which require more help than we can offer as parents. These are the times we look to professionals to step in and work their magic. Eye care is one of these circumstances and the right eye doctor can make all the difference in proper diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions. The doctors of Maple Ridge Eye Care have great experience in this and other eye care needs. Serving as a trusted optometric practice in Maple Ridge for over 60 years, our doctors can effectively diagnose and treat patients with a wide array of eye health needs.

In children, myopia, commonly called nearsightedness, is a condition which causes problems with vision from a distance. It can be debilitating but is also treatable in some cases. The extent to which this condition can be treated or corrected will vary from child to child, but advanced technological research and treatment options are becoming more prevalent. Myopia is caused by a lengthening of the eyeball or the cornea is too curved. In essence, the eye doesn't focus properly on objects at a distance. This condition can cause a number of problems, including blurred vision, headaches, trouble seeing in low light ad squinting, among others. For school-aged children, this condition may cause problems in the classroom, resulting in stunted learning growth and, if not properly diagnosed, educational deficiencies. Has your child ever complained of vision problems or have you noticed them sitting too close to a tv or holding a book very close to their face in order to read? Don't ignore the signs and consult a trained eye doctor if you notice these or other similar behaviors.  

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