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MyoPro® Two-Year Clinical Data Confirms Long-Term Effectiveness in Slowing Myopia Progression

Toronto, Canada – November 2025 East Optical is proud to announce the publication of two-year clinical data validating the long-term effectiveness of MyoPro® lenses in slowing myopia progression in children. These results, published in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science (IOVS) and indexed on PubMed, demonstrate that MyoPro® continues to provide consistent, measurable outcomes after 24…
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Empowering Your Practice: The Role of Trained Support Staff in Delivering Myopia Solutions

As Canadian optometrists, we’re seeing a surge in demand for myopia management, and with good reason. The prevalence of childhood myopia is rising, and parents are increasingly seeking proactive solutions. But delivering effective care doesn’t rest solely on the shoulders of the optometrist. The success of a myopia management program hinges on having the right support…
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Why Myopia Is On The Rise In Canada

Myopia is no longer just a refractive inconvenience, it’s a growing public health concern. In Canada, the prevalence of myopia is increasing at an alarming rate, particularly among children. As eye care professionals (ECPs), we are uniquely positioned to address this epidemic head-on. The Canadian Myopia Landscape Recent data reveals that 30%1 of the Canadian population…
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All We’ve Learnt in a Year about the SightGlass Vision Diffusion Optics Technology Spectacle Lens

In this article: The article reviews the latest research on SightGlass Vision Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT™) spectacle lenses, highlighting their efficacy in slowing myopia progression, underlying mechanisms, impact on vision and visual function, and emerging real-world clinical evidence from studies conducted in North America, China, and Canada. How Well Does It Slow Myopia? How Does…
Clinic Tips •

The Different Instruments In Myopia Management

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…
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Strategies for Optimizing the Patient Experience – Q&A with Dr. Devan Trischuk

Providing a seamless and engaging myopia management experience goes beyond just prescribing treatment—it’s about educating families, building trust, and ensuring long-term compliance. From the first point of contact to follow-up care, creating a structured yet personal approach can make all the difference. In this article, Dr. Devan Trischuk shares the strategies he’s developed to streamline…
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Marketing Your Myopia Management Practice – Q&A with Dr. Tina Goodhew 

Effectively marketing myopia management is about more than just spreading the word—it’s about educating families, building trust, and creating a seamless experience from the first point of contact. Whether through digital outreach, in-office communication, or community involvement, engaging parents and patients is key to growing a successful myopia management program. In this Q&A, Dr. Tina…
Clinic Tips •

Setting up Your Practice for Myopia Management

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…
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What to Add to Your Website on Myopia Management

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…
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How I got started in myopia management – Q&A with Dr. Vishakha Thakrar

With increasing awareness of myopia as a public health concern, more optometrists are making myopia management a core part of their practice. But how do you go from offering vision correction to proactively slowing myopia progression? Dr. Vishakha Thakrar (pictured centre with her practice staff) has been deeply involved in myopia care for over two…
Preventative Care •

Getting Started in Myopia Management in Canada

By Dr. Kate Gifford Myopia is a growing public health concern, with increasing prevalence worldwide and significant long-term ocular health risks. For Canadian Optometrists, implementing myopia management involves assessing risk factors, selecting appropriate interventions, and adhering to evidence-based guidelines. This article provides a step-by-step guide for practitioners looking to integrate myopia management into their clinical…
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Myopia Treatment Options and Pathways in Canada

By Dr. Kate Gifford With myopia becoming increasingly prevalent in Canada,1 it has become a crucial clinical focus in modern optometric practice. The World Council of Optometry (WCO) advocates for myopia management as the Standard of Care, emphasizing that it should go beyond simple vision correction to include evidence-based treatment options and pathways.2 This article…
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How I Got Started in Myopia Management – Q&A with Dr. Jeff Goodhew

Myopia management has come a long way—from simply correcting vision to actively slowing progression and protecting long-term eye health. In Canada, greater awareness and access to treatments have changed the way Optometrists approach childhood myopia. Dr. Jeff Goodhew (pictured above with Dr. Tina Goodhew), partner at Abbey Eye Care in Oakville, Ontario, has seen this…

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