If your child’s prescription keeps increasing year after year, it can feel frustrating and concerning. Myopia (nearsightedness) doesn’t just affect how clearly your child sees today. As it progresses, it can also influence long-term eye health.
At Eyes Harvest Hills, we provide myopia control in Edmonton, focused on slowing that progression early, using treatment options tailored to your child.
Myopia occurs when the eye grows slightly longer than normal, which causes light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it. This is what makes distant objects appear blurry while close-up vision remains clear. In children, the eyes are still developing, which means this change can happen gradually over time. As the eye continues to grow, prescriptions often increase year after year. This is why many parents notice their child needing stronger glasses more frequently.
Without myopia control, the most common approach is simply updating your child’s glasses or contact lens prescription as their vision changes. While this helps them see clearly in the short term, it doesn’t address the underlying progression. Over time, this can lead to stronger prescriptions and increased dependence on corrective lenses. For some children, myopia can continue to progress throughout their school years. This is why more families are now looking at early management options that focus on slowing changes, rather than just reacting to them.
Myopia control treatments are designed to influence how the eye grows as your child develops. Different options work in different ways, but the general goal is to reduce the signals that encourage the eye to continue lengthening. Some treatments adjust how light is focused on the retina, while others use therapeutic methods to support slower progression. While myopia control does not reverse existing nearsightedness, it can help slow how quickly it changes over time, giving your child more stable vision as they grow.
We don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. Your child’s treatment depends on age, prescription, comfort level, and lifestyle.
Ortho-K lenses are worn overnight and gently reshape the front of the eye while your child sleeps.
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Daily disposable contact lenses designed specifically for children with myopia.
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Low-dose medicated drops used once daily, typically at bedtime.
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Specially designed eyeglass lenses that support myopia management.
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We use advanced imaging to measure how your child’s eye is growing over time.
This allows us to:
There isn’t one “best” option, only the best option for your child.
We help guide you through:
The earlier myopia begins, the more it can progress.
That’s why we often recommend starting treatment when:
Starting earlier can provide more opportunity to slow progression effectively.
We take a step-by-step approach so you feel comfortable and informed.
Your child’s appointment includes:
We’ll answer your questions and help you decide what feels right for your family.
If your child’s prescription is changing, it’s worth exploring your options early.
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