Kid’s Eye Exams in Barrie

Myopia, which is more commonly known as nearsightedness, is an incredibly widespread condition worldwide. Studies show that in 2000, one-third of the world’s population was affected by myopia. Scientists project that half the population will struggle with myopia by 2050.

Someone with myopia can see objects close to them clearly, but objects in the distance do not come into focus. Myopia can be caused by the eyeball being too long or the cornea having too much curvature.

Though there is no known cure for myopia, there are several therapies that can slow its progression. Our myopia control clinic specializes in protecting and treating the vision of children with myopia.

Strabismus is often related to improper neural signals to the extraocular muscles that control the eye or due to the improper insertion or position of a muscle. It is commonly misunderstood to be caused by a weak eye muscle. Strabismus can be treated with corrective lenses, prism lenses and/or vision therapy. In some cases your doctor may recommend surgical correction. At Bayside Eye Care, we offer State of the Art vision therapy to help address your child’s needs and in most cases avoid the need for surgery

At Bayside Eye Care, we offer a state-of-the-art vision therapy clinic to address your child’s needs.

Lazy Eye is also known as amblyopia. It occurs when there is an underdevelopment of the area of the brain that corresponds to the affected eye.  This occurs when there are less than ideal conditions for proper development; such as, when the affected eye is misaligned or when the brain does not receive a clear image from that eye due to structural developmental anomalies like a congenital cataract. Since the brain will begin to rely on the stronger eye for its information, the problem will progress and the weaker eye will continue to deteriorate.

Amblyopia is easier to correct if it’s diagnosed before age 5 or 6, often with the use of lenses or corrective patches. When caught early, amblyopia can often be corrected completely. If you notice your child has one eye that wanders, they struggle with depth perception, or they tend to squint, shut one eye, or turn their head to see, it’s time to bring them for a visit.

Astigmatism is another common vision problem that presents in childhood. It is a refractive error caused when the cornea or the lens of the eye is irregularly shaped. If they are more oval or cylindrical than round, the result can be blurred vision and distorted images.

Nearly any level of astigmatism can be corrected using eyeglasses, contact lenses, surgery, or orthokeratology (Corneal Refractive Therapy). Talk to our team to see which method may be suitable for your child.