Supporting Lifelong Vision Starts Early
If your child has been squinting to see the board at school, struggling with headaches, or losing focus during reading or play, they may have myopia, also known as nearsightedness.
Myopia causes distant objects to appear blurry while close-up vision stays clear. It’s one of the most common vision conditions among children, and it tends to progress as they grow. At White Oaks Optometry, Dr. Laverty and the team take a proactive approach to myopia management.
Early detection and customized strategies can help slow its progression, protecting your child’s vision and reducing the need for frequent prescription updates.
If you’re concerned about your child’s vision, book an appointment with our friendly team today.
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Why Managing Myopia Matters
Myopia can affect more than how clearly your child sees. It can impact how they learn, play, and interact with the world. Blurry distance vision can make it harder to follow lessons in class or enjoy sports and outdoor activities.
Without management, myopia can also increase the risk of developing serious eye conditions later in life, such as glaucoma or retinal detachment. Our goal is to preserve your child’s visual comfort and clarity as they grow.
With regular eye exams and early intervention, we can help support their vision and their academic and social development.
Vision and Learning: The Connection
Clear vision plays a vital role in your child’s ability to learn and succeed. When myopia goes undiagnosed or unmanaged, it can lead to frustration in the classroom and difficulties keeping up with reading or visual tasks. Children might appear distracted or uninterested when, in fact, they are simply struggling to see. Regular eye exams can help identify vision challenges before they interfere with learning.
At White Oaks Optometry, we take the time to understand each child’s unique visual needs, providing comprehensive testing and personalized solutions to support their development both in and out of the classroom.
What Causes Myopia?
While genetics can increase the likelihood of developing myopia, lifestyle factors play a significant role as well. Spending extended time focusing on close-up tasks, such as reading or using digital devices, and limited outdoor time have both been linked to the onset and progression of myopia.
Myopia occurs when the eyeball grows too long or the cornea curves too steeply, causing light to focus in front of the retina rather than directly on it. This leads to blurry distance vision.
Encouraging your child to take screen breaks and spend more time outdoors can help protect their vision.
How We Can Help
Our optometrists use detailed eye exams to detect early signs of myopia and monitor changes over time. Based on your child’s individual needs, we can discuss treatment options and long-term management plans that support healthy vision development.
White Oaks Optometry is committed to expanding our myopia services as research and technology continue to evolve, so that your family always has access to up-to-date care options.Take our quick Myopia Quiz to learn more about your child’s risk factors and how early intervention can help.
Putting Your Child’s Vision First
Healthy vision helps your child see the world with confidence and curiosity. Whether they are reading, playing, or exploring new places, clear sight supports every part of their development.
At White Oaks Optometry, we take the time to get to know your family and provide care that grows with your child. If you have noticed changes in their vision or want to take proactive steps to protect their sight, we are here to help.
Schedule a myopia management appointment today and put your child’s visual health first.
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We acknowledge that White Oaks Optometry resides on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Attawandaron, and Lūnaapéewak. We recognize these Indigenous peoples as the original stewards of this land and value their ongoing contributions.
We encourage ongoing reconciliation and education about Indigenous history and culture.
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White Oaks Optometry
- 1750 Ernest Avenue
- London, ON N6E 3H3
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P: 519-668-6908
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