Myopia Control

Specialized treatments and lenses to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children — protecting their long-term vision.

What Is Myopia Control?

"Myopia control" describes specific treatments prescribed by an eye care professional to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children. Because a child's eye is still actively growing, myopia can be managed before it reaches levels that increase the risk of serious complications later in life.

Why It Matters

Unchecked myopia progression can lead to high myopia, which significantly raises the risk of:

Glaucoma
Cataracts
Retinal detachment
Severe permanent vision loss

Early intervention gives your child the best chance at long-term eye health.

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Myopia control consultation at Fantastic Glasses Okotoks

Treatment Options

Myopia Control Lenses

Specially designed spectacle lenses that correct distance vision while incorporating technology to slow axial eye growth. These look and feel like regular glasses — perfect for children who prefer eyeglasses over contacts.

Multifocal Contact Lenses

Soft contact lenses with a dual-focus design that corrects distance vision in the centre while creating peripheral defocus to slow eye elongation.

Atropine Eye Drops

Low-dose atropine drops can slow myopia progression by 50–60% in clinical trials. A simple daily-use solution that pairs with corrective lenses.

Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)

Specially designed rigid contact lenses worn overnight to temporarily reshape the cornea, providing clear daytime vision without glasses or contacts while slowing myopia progression.

Adult Myopia Options

Prescription Lenses: Corrective glasses or contact lenses correct myopia by changing where light hits the retina, turning blurry images into clear ones. We carry a full range of single vision, progressive, and computer lenses.

Laser Eye Surgery: A laser reshapes corneal tissue to correct the refractive error. Note: laser surgery is not recommended for children and the FDA has not approved it for anyone under 18.

All of our eye tests are powered by the Essilor R800 — the most accurate refraction instrument in the world — ensuring your myopia prescription is precise down to 0.01 diopters.