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MiSight or Ortho-K: Which Option Is Better for Your Child?

Close-up of a young child holding a contact lens near their eye to help slow the progression of myopia.

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is becoming more common in children worldwide—and Canada is no exception. Myopia happens when the eye grows too long, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it. This makes distant objects look blurry, while close-up items stay clear. If left untreated, myopia often gets worse over […]

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Myopia vs Hyperopia: The Difference Between the Two

An optometrist shows a model of an eye to their patient.

If you’ve ever squinted to see a street sign or held your book at arm’s length to read the words clearly, you’re already familiar with the daily challenges of myopia (nearsightedness) and hyperopia (farsightedness). Both cause blurry vision, and both can make day-to-day activities challenging. As 2 of the most common vision conditions, they may […]

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