Pediatric Myopia Control at Prairie Eye Care
When your child’s nearsighted prescription keeps climbing, it’s not just about clearer everyday vision; it’s about preventing long‑term risks and progression. We offer personalized myopia management for kids to help slow progression, protect eye health, and support comfortable vision through every stage of childhood.
Why Myopia Monitoring and Care Matters
Myopia, or nearsightedness, makes it difficult for children to see clearly at a distance, and it's becoming more common. Nearly 34% of children in Canada are affected, and that number is expected to rise. Without early care, myopia tends to progress rapidly, increasing the risk of severe conditions like retinal detachment, glaucoma, and early cataracts. That’s why pediatric myopia control is so important.
At Prairie Eye Care, your trusted myopia control eye doctors in Winnipeg, we help slow progression before it becomes a bigger problem later in life.
Myopia Management Treatment Options in Winnipeg
At Prairie Eye Care, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. That’s why we create treatment plans tailored to your child’s vision, age, and lifestyle:
Specialty Glasses (Stellest®): Modern spectacle lenses designed to slow eye elongation while offering clear vision for everyday wear.
MiSight® Daily Contact Lenses: Approved by Health Canada for myopia control, these daily soft lenses are scientifically effective.
Atropine Eye Drops: A low-dose, safe drop used at bedtime to help slow myopia progression in children, especially younger kids or those not ready for contact lenses.
Ortho-K (Orthokeratology): Overnight lenses that reshape the eye while your child sleeps. During the day, no glasses or lenses are needed.
Lifestyle Guidance: Regular time outside, ideally 90 minutes per day, may slow myopia’s progression. Fewer hours indoors, smart screen breaks, and proper lighting can all make a difference.
What Your Appointment Will Look Like
Your child’s first myopia control visit includes:
- A full pediatric eye exam tailored to tracking vision growth.
- A conversation about your family’s vision history, habits, and lifestyle.
- A clear, long-term care plan with follow-up monitoring and support.
After the initial consultation, we’ll continue to closely monitor your child’s vision with follow-up visits every few months to ensure their treatment remains effective. We treat families like partners. We explain, listen, and make sure the solution fits your child’s life.
Why Families Across Winnipeg Trust Prairie Eye Care
Prairie Eye Care is known for approachable, relationship-based care. Your child sees optometrists who often live in the same neighbourhood, from Transcona to Park City, creating consistency and familiarity that families appreciate. Referrals from local pediatricians are common, and our teams have a proven track record of managing changing vision with clarity and compassion.
Families across Winnipeg choose Prairie Eye Care for personalized myopia management for kids, compassionate optometrists, and consistent care close to home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Myopia, or nearsightedness, causes distant objects to appear blurry. In children, it often gets worse each year, increasing the risk of serious eye conditions later in life if not managed early.
Ideally, treatment should begin as soon as myopia is diagnosed. Starting early gives us the best chance to slow progression and protect long-term vision.
Absolutely. Daily outdoor time (at least 90 minutes), screen time limits, and regular visual breaks during close-up tasks can all support healthier vision.
Yes. All treatments we offer at Prairie Eye Care are safe, age-appropriate, and backed by clinical research. We tailor care to your child’s needs and comfort level.
Let’s Slow Down Your Child’s Changing Vision—Together
If your child’s prescription keeps changing or if screen time and homework seem to make vision worse, we can help. Let’s create a plan to help your child see more clearly—today and for years to come. Book your child’s myopia management consultation in Winnipeg at Prairie Eye Care.