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Myopia vs. Hyperopia: What’s the Difference?

Posted on March 13, 2023 (March 13, 2023) by Dr. Janelle Driedger

A man struggling to see his phone screen close up - he most likely has hyperopia

Blurred vision often stems from myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness), which are refractive errors that distort your vision. How can you tell which refractive error is blurring your vision? If you struggle to see things at a distance, you may have some degree of myopia, and if it’s difficult for you to see up close, […]

What is Myopia Control?

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Dr. Janelle Driedger

A young girl receives glasses from an optometrist to manage myopia

Myopia or nearsightedness is when you can see close-up objects clearly but have blurry distance vision. It’s a common condition affecting 30% of Canadians and can be diagnosed with an eye exam. While anyone can become myopic, myopia usually develops in childhood. Myopia control refers to methods used to slow the progression of myopia in […]