Category: Clinic Tips

As Eye Care Professionals, we often encounter parents who struggle to accept that their child has myopia, especially when it progresses rapidly or appears earlier than expected. Parental denial can be a significant barrier to timely intervention, and it’s crucial that we approach these situations with empathy, education, and strategic communication. Understanding the Roots of…

Optometrists are encouraged to adopt the World Council of Optometry’s (WCO) Standard of Care for Myopia Management, which outlines three core components: mitigation, measurement, and management of childhood myopia.1 While specialized equipment is not essential to begin providing myopia management, it can greatly enhance the quality and effectiveness of care. With myopia prevalence rates increasing…

By Dr. Kate Gifford Myopia prevalence is increasing across Canada,1 making myopia management an integral part of contemporary optometric practice. With the population growing by nearly 3 million people every decade—primarily due to immigration from regions with high myopia rates such as East Asia, and also Europe—the number of myopic patients that will be seen…

Your optometry practice’s website often provides the first impression to potential patients and their families. When it comes to myopia management, creating clear, informative, and engaging content is essential. Myopia is a growing concern in Canada, with one study finding that its prevalence rises from 6.0% in children aged 6–8 to nearly 29% in those…