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mymyopia mymyopia believes in the power of early education and myopia management strategies. Home of the Myopia Summit.

Our goal is to provide clear, evidence-based resources in a community that supports both families and eye care professionals. Canada's first myopia management platform built for ECPs ready to take early action for lifelong vision.

Happy World Book Day! If you're like us and plan on cozying up with a good book today, make sure you: ✅ Follow 20-20-20 ...
04/23/2026

Happy World Book Day!

If you're like us and plan on cozying up with a good book today, make sure you:

✅ Follow 20-20-20 rule. Every twenty minutes, look at something feet away for 20 seconds.
✅ Read in a well-lit room. Position light sources behind you to avoid glare.
✅ Support your back and neck. Prop books up on your lap or a pillow for optimal comfort.

What are you reading today?

It's no coincidence that spending time outdoors is good for your eyes and your wellbeing. Reducing myopia risk is just o...
04/22/2026

It's no coincidence that spending time outdoors is good for your eyes and your wellbeing.

Reducing myopia risk is just one benefit. Being in nature improves quality of life, reduces stress, and strengthens our connection to our communities. Protecting our planet goes beyond an environmental duty; it's essential for ensuring that future generations have access to the natural spaces that sustain us.

How do you leave your community better than you found it?

Is your child spending too much time indoors? Worried about their axial length but can’t find a 4-kilometre-wide prairie...
04/01/2026

Is your child spending too much time indoors? Worried about their axial length but can’t find a 4-kilometre-wide prairie in the middle of the city?

Introducing: The InfiniteHorizon™ Mirror System.

Using a proprietary array of industrial-grade, precision-aligned mirrors, we’ve solved the "near work" dilemma once and for all. This state-of-the-art installation transforms a standard bedroom into a sprawling, 4-kilometre-wide optical dreamscape.

Happy April Fool’s Day from the mymyopia team! 😅

While we haven't mastered folding space yet, we do have evidence-based resources that actually work. Skip the mirrors and visit the link in our bio to find real strategies for your child’s vision health.

Today, we celebrate the optometrists and eye care providers that dedicate their lives to helping others see clearly and ...
03/23/2026

Today, we celebrate the optometrists and eye care providers that dedicate their lives to helping others see clearly and comfortably. We know vision care starts at a young age, and our members aim to detect and manage myopia from childhood, helping kids see clearly so they can perform in school, sports, and hobbies.

Thank you for everything you do, optometrists!

What if you could protect your child’s vision while they sleep? 🌙✨Myopia (nearsightedness) is about the long-term health...
03/18/2026

What if you could protect your child’s vision while they sleep? 🌙✨

Myopia (nearsightedness) is about the long-term health of your child's eyes, not just needing glasses. If the eye grows too long, the risk for serious issues like retinal detachment and glaucoma increases later in life.

Orthokeratology (ortho-k) lenses are custom-fitted and worn only at night to reshape the cornea gently.

In the morning, your child can experience:
✅ Clear, crisp vision all day without glasses.
✅ A proven way to slow down the progression of myopia.
✅ The freedom to run, swim, and play without worrying about broken frames or lost contacts.

Visit our clinic locator to find a myopia specialist near you.

03/13/2026

Our team had a wonderful time at SWITCH: Vision Innovation Summit by EssilorLuxottica! Stellest 2.0 has been a hot topic lately, and we're absorbing all we can about the new lenses.

Comment below if you were at SWITCH! We'd love to connect.

Refractive error is only half the story. The clinical priority in myopia management is controlling Axial Length to mitig...
03/06/2026

Refractive error is only half the story. The clinical priority in myopia management is controlling Axial Length to mitigate long-term effects.

Axial elongation often accelerates years before the first myopic prescription is written. The most rapid growth typically occurs between ages 6 and 12, making early intervention the standard of care.

Evidence-Based Intervention:
👉 DIMS/HALT Technology Spectacles
👉 Peripheral Defocus Soft Contact Lenses
👉 Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)
👉 Low-Dose Atropine (0.01%–0.05%)

Transition from reactive correction to proactive axial length tracking. Access expert-led insights and clinical tools at mymyopia.ca.

We believe every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and seen. Exactly as they are. 👓✨Whether it’s in the classroom ...
02/25/2026

We believe every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and seen. Exactly as they are. 👓✨

Whether it’s in the classroom or on the playground, standing up against bullying means creating a world where every kid can thrive. Today, we wear pink to celebrate kindness, inclusion, and empathy.

Bullying can target the very things that make us unique—like wearing glasses or managing a vision condition.

Let’s remind our kids that:
Kindness is a superpower. 🦸‍♂️
Supporting our peers makes us stronger. 🤝
Inclusion means everyone gets to see a bright future. 🌟

Today and every day, let’s choose to see the best in one another.

It's not easy to play tag if all your friends blend into the background. But you can help kids preserve their sight with...
02/18/2026

It's not easy to play tag if all your friends blend into the background. But you can help kids preserve their sight with myopia management.

Find a myopia specialist near you using our clinic locator: https://mymyopia.ca/find-a-my-myopia-ecp/

Screens are everywhere, but a great way to support your child’s vision might just be a trip to the park. 🌳Research shows...
02/05/2026

Screens are everywhere, but a great way to support your child’s vision might just be a trip to the park. 🌳

Research shows that outdoor time is a powerful tool for slowing myopia (nearsightedness) in kids.

- Sunlight is Key: Natural light can signal the eye to stop growing too long from front to back (the cause of nearsightedness).
- Looking at distant objects lets eye muscles relax after hours of "near work" like tablets and homework.
- Aim for 120 minutes outside per day. Walking to school and cloudy afternoons count!

Bottom line: More "Green Time" means less "Screen Time" and potentially a weaker glasses prescription down the road. 👓✨

We’re excited to invite you to our first webinar of 2026: Modern Myopia Management Using MyoPro from East Optical.Don’t ...
01/30/2026

We’re excited to invite you to our first webinar of 2026: Modern Myopia Management Using MyoPro from East Optical.

Don’t miss out on your chance to earn one Eye Glass credit for opticians and learn about advancements in myopia management.

Join Kathy Chen, Co-founder of East Optical and Dr. Griffen Christenson on February 11 at 5:00 p.m. PST.

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hq-O6fDgTWGL6p7fLr4s9Q #/registration

Yes, most people can read the street signs before missing their turn. And yes, you should be able to see your kids playi...
01/21/2026

Yes, most people can read the street signs before missing their turn. And yes, you should be able to see your kids playing soccer from across the field.

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