Keeping an Eye on Your Vision

Myopia, or nearsightedness, affects our ability to see objects clearly at a distance. Nearsightedness is one of the most common refractive errors in children and adults, affecting nearly 30% of the Canadian population.

Myopia occurs when the eyeball is too long, or the cornea is too curved. When this happens, light cannot focus correctly on the retina, focusing in front of it instead of on it. When light does not focus on the retina, it makes it difficult to see far away objects.

Myopia has a hereditary component, but new research suggests that myopic progression might be exacerbated by spending too much time indoors during childhood.

Myopia Management

You cannot reverse symptoms of myopia, so it is typically treated with eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, there are specific treatment methods that can help to slow the progression of myopia.

MiSight Contact Lenses

CooperVision’s MiSight 1 day contact lenses are a new style of multifocal lenses designed for children. They are disposable soft contact lenses that are worn during the day to help slow the progression of myopia.

MiSight lenses work by inducing peripheral myopic defocus. The contact has rings of varying lens powers to properly focus the eyes. In a small scale survey, 100% of parents rated their children as “happy” after they had worn MiSight 1 day contact lenses for 3 years.

Specialty Eyeglasses

Bifocal and multifocal eyeglasses allow wearers to see objects clearly both up close and at a distance. The top part of the lens is for distance and the bottom is for near objects. This style of lens worn on patients with myopia makes it easier for the eyes to change focus between distant and close-up objects.

Some research has shown that eliminating the accommodating effort required to change focus on objects may slow the progression of myopia.

Vision Therapy

Vision therapy is a noninvasive method of myopia control that involves visual aids, prisms, and computer-assisted activities. We tailor an individualized set of exercises to help build muscle strength and improve visual function.

Vision therapy can help improve the relationship between the brain and the eyes. The exercises may also help reduce convergence insufficiency, which in turn can slow myopic progression.

We are happy to examine you or your child to determine if myopia control is a suitable option. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!

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Testimonials

As always, I am pleased with the service provided by the staff of Dr. George Papadakis. The front line staff are always courteous & knowledgeable about the products offered at the centre. The clinic is clean & the staff always sanitizing equipments before & after use. Dr. George Papadakis is a caring & knowledgeable eye doctor. He is very up to date with new treatments & equipments in his field. He always take time to explain thoroughly during examination. My family & I are very lucky to have Dr. Papadakis as our eye doctor.

Elly L

Finch Avenue Optometry is a very professional office. I was especially thankful that everyone is taking such proactive steps to keep patients safe from Covid-19. I appreciate all of the care and positive guidelines that I am given by the specialist. Thanks. Stay safe.

Mary J

Friendly staff, that did a great job of working with my unagreeable 3 year old to get his first eye examination.

Xavier

Dr. Papadakis and his staff are incredible. I have been a loyal client of Dr. Papadakis since childhood. Just this morning, I called the office to request an electronic copy of my last invoice, and a staff member emailed me right away. Thank you for making your clients feel extremely valued.

Christie M

My wife and I have been clients of Dr. Papadakis for more than 20 years. coming there is a very pleasant experience and we even do not consider ourselves as the clients but rather a part of the family. The staff is very good and helpful too.

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