Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a prevalent eye condition that affects millions of people globally. In recent years, the prevalence of myopia has been on the rise, making it a significant public health concern. As this condition can progress and lead to potentially severe eye health issues, it is crucial to effectively manage and […]
CONTROL MYOPIA PROGRESSION: Top 10 Questions about myopia management from youtube eye doctor SUBSCRIBE NOW This video is about top questions about myopia management and how to control myopia progression. It answers frequently asked questions (FAQ) about myopia control and the management of myopia. Your youtube eye doctor and youtube optometrist Dr. Michael Nelson explains […]
Hey Good optometry morning. Dr. Michael Nelson, your YouTube eye doctor here and today I’m going to tell you the difference between myopia management, myopia control and myopia correction….and we are starting right now. The term myopia management is often used synonymously with myopia control but they both refer to the prescribing of an intervention […]
If you are starting to lose your ability to focus up close, otherwise known as presbyopia, AND you wear contact lenses it can be an issue. There are exciting options for people who need multifocals and also wear contact lenses. At Waverley Eye Care Centre we are excited to be able to fit you […]
Routine and regular eye exams are important for everyone, but Dr. Friesen, optometrist at Waverley Eye Care, says not to overlook your children. Here are a few reasons why eye exams for children are important. 1. Detection and treatment of amblyopia or lazyeye Amblyopia or otherwise called lazy eye is a condition that can […]
Eye Strain and Vision problems are increasing with the COVID pandemic. Dr. Nelson recently was interviewed by CTV News on the topic. You can read the article here Dr. Nelson and the other optometrists at Waverley Eye Care in Winnipeg, have noticed in increase in symptoms of eye strain due to an influx of […]
Hey Good optometry morning. Dr. Michael Nelson, your youtube eye doctor here and welcome to Sunday Studies where I summarize an eye research study. Today I am summarizing an important study if you are using atropine for myopia control. It is the LAMP study. I am putting a link to this study in the description […]
Dr Nelson had the pleasure to talk to Beyond The Headlines on the topics of Optometry, COVID and Telehealth. “Beyond the Headlines” features CAO President Dr. Michael Nelson as one of three participants, with discussion of ODs and COVID begins at 20:50 Dr. Nelson talked about optometrists being the primary eye care providers. When you […]
Myopia is increasing worldwide and that includes Winnipeg. There are options to slow down the progression of myopia in children that the optometrists at Waverley Eye Care Centre have available. Durein a paediatric (or children’s) eye exam our Winnipeg eye doctors will sometime diagnose myopia. The first step in dealing with myopia is […]
Myopia managment and myopia control is a beinng used more by Winnipeg optometrists. Today I am looking at an important study for you to be aware of if you are using atropine for myopia control. It’s the ATOM study. This study is a called Atropine for the Treatment of Childhood Myopia and sometimes it is […]
