Myopia

What Causes Myopia?

Posted on October 28, 2026 by Dr. Jeremy Sewell

Adult in a seatbelt sits in a car's driver seat, squinting with a concerned look out the window, hand on the wheel, highway overpass beyond.

Are road signs looking blurry? Learn what causes myopia, signs to watch for, and care options with Lowy & Sewell Eye Care, optometrists in Thornhill, Vaughan. […]

Presbyopia vs Myopia: Can You Have Both?

Posted on September 24, 2026 (October 28, 2026) by Dr. Jeremy Sewell

Adult with glasses and a ponytail looks at a smartphone with a concerned expression while sitting in a bright white kitchen.

Can you have both presbyopia and myopia? Learn the signs, lens options, and when to see optometrists in Vaughan and Thornhill at Lowy & Sewell Eye Care. […]

MiSight or Ortho-K Lenses: Which Is Right for Your Child?

Posted on August 28, 2026 (August 28, 2026) by Dr. Deborah Lowy

Smiling optometrist placing a contact lens on a child's eye in an eye exam room with a slit lamp and eye chart visible.

Is your child’s myopia getting worse? Compare MiSight and Ortho-K lenses, and find the right fit with Lowy & Sewell Eye Care, your optometrists in Vaughan. […]

How Do Atropine Eye Drops Help Control Myopia in Kids?

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Dr. Maya Vujicic

Adult applying eye drops to a child's eye in a dimly lit living room at night. The child looks up while the adult smiles gently.

Is your child’s vision getting worse each year? Learn how atropine eye drops, myopia control, and regular eye exams can help with Lowy & Sewell Eye Care in Vaughan. […]

Where Can I Buy Lenses for Orthokeratology?

Posted on July 15, 2026 (July 15, 2026) by Dr. Alissa Athanasakos

Two adults smiling during a consultation at a desk in an eye exam room with a phoropter and eye chart visible.

Tired of contacts during the day? Discover how ortho-k lenses work, who they’re right for, and where to get fitted with Lowy & Sewell Eye Care in Vaughan. […]

Benefits of Myopia Control Contact Lenses

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Dr. Deborah Lowy

Smiling child wearing blue round glasses sits beside a smiling optometrist in an eyewear clinic with frames displayed on shelves.

Noticing your child’s prescription keeps changing? Discover how myopia control contact lenses can help protect their vision long-term with Lowy & Sewell Eye Care in Vaughan. […]

How Much Do Ortho-K Lenses Cost?

Posted on October 17, 2025 (October 17, 2025) by Dr. Alissa Athanasakos

Close up of a person putting a single ortho-k contact lens onto the pad of their finger.

The price of ortho-k lenses, on average, cost more than traditional contacts, typically around $2,000 for the first year. This price can vary depending on your specific needs. […]

Myopia Control Lenses: A Parent’s Guide

Posted on August 22, 2025 (August 22, 2025) by Dr. Deborah Lowy

A child holds their glasses as they stand in front of a wall with a letter test for eye sight

Myopia control lenses are specialized glasses or contacts designed not just to correct blurry vision, but to actively help slow down the progression of nearsightedness in children. […]

Can Myopia Be Reversed?

Posted on August 22, 2025 (August 22, 2025) by Dr. Jeremy Sewell

A child looking at letters on the wall during an eye exam

While the blurry distance vision caused by myopia can be corrected, the condition itself cannot be reversed or cured. […]

Does Myopia Progression Stop After a Certain Age?

Posted on May 21, 2025 (August 25, 2025) by Dr. Deborah Lowy

A child wearing a pair of trendy eyeglasses to correct their myopia points at a Snellen eye chart in an optometrist's office.

For most people with myopia, progression stops in the early 20s when the eyes stop growing. However, for some, myopia may continue to worsen into the late 20s and early 30s. […]

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