Myopia Control in Oshawa, ON

Name: Parkview Optometry
Address: 109 Colborne St W, Oshawa, ON, L1G 1L8
Telephone: 1 (905) 723-2721

Keeping Your Child’s Eyesight in Focus

Myopia is the clinical name for nearsightedness. This refractive error causes distant objects to appear blurry while nearby objects remain clear. The cause of myopia is complex, with recent studies showing that it’s likely a combination of genetics and environmental factors.

Myopia affects nearly 30% of Canadians. It most often develops during childhood and worsens throughout the teenage years as the eye continues to grow. Generally, eyesight will stabilize around age 20.

Myopia is easily diagnosed during a comprehensive eye exam. Because children’s eyes are continuously changing, and because undiagnosed and uncorrected eye conditions can be detrimental to their social, academic, and developmental well-being, it’s important to ensure that your child undergoes annual eye exams.

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What Causes Myopia?

Ultimately, myopia is caused by an error in how light is focused when it enters the eye. In a “normal” eye, the cornea bends the light through the pupil, which directs it to the lens. The lens then focuses the light so it lands on the retina. The retina converts this light to neural signals and sends the information to the brain as clear images.

If the cornea is too steeply curved or the eye is too long, light is focused in front of the retina, making distant objects appear blurry.

How Is Myopia Treated?

There is no cure for myopia, but it can be easily managed in children with eyeglasses or contact lenses. There are also various methods that are shown to slow the progression of myopia in children. These include:

Soft bifocal contact lenses
Topical pharmaceutical drops like atropine
Essilor Myopilux eyeglass lenses

If your child is diagnosed with myopia, please book a time with our optometry team to discuss your child’s options for myopia control. We will perform a full, comprehensive eye exam and go over the best options for you and your child.

Our Eye Care Services

Comprehensive Eye Exams

Regular eye exams are an essential step in maintaining the health of your eyes. Since so many eye diseases have no early symptoms and can cause damage to your vision, regular eye exams can protect you from potential vision loss.

Contact Lens Fittings

If you wear contacts, or you wish to, we can help you find the perfect pair. Because contact lenses sit directly on the eye, a comprehensive exam and contact lens fitting are crucial to determine if your eyes are able to wear contacts.

Glasses & Frames

If you’re looking for a new pair of glasses, we’ve got you covered. We have a selection of trendy, classic, and stylish frames to help you see and look your best.

Where to Find Us

You can find us on the corner of Colborne Street and Kaiser Crescent.

Our Address

109 Colborne St W
Oshawa, ON L1G 1L8

Contact Information

Phone: 1 (905) 723-2721
Email: [email protected]

Our Hours

Monday

8:30 AM – 5 PM

Tuesday

8:30 AM – 5 PM

Wednesday

8:30 AM – 5 PM

Thursday

8:30 AM – 5 PM

Friday

8:30 AM – 4 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Please note: We Are Closed December 25th, December 26th, & January 1st. Happy Holidays!

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Our Testimonials

This was an initial visit. My wife wanted a second opinion since she was having some problems. The staff were friendly and efficient. The Dr. was thorough and great to deal with. Answered all of her questions and treated her completely differently than the optometrist that we have been going to for years. Amazing what an efficiently run business with pleasant people can do for your faith in service providers! There are still a few out there believe me! Thanks!

What a great friendly environment, with 1st class service and cutting edge technology. If “eyes” are important, and they are, then this is THE PLACE!!

I have been going here since their last location (20+ years). Have always been treated very well. Doctors are very knowledgeable and will help you. Excellent service and willing to go the extra mile.