Written for Winnipeg parents of school-age children, this guide answers the question most families ask in late August: does my child actually need an eye exam before school starts, even if nothing seems wrong? You’ll learn how often school-age children should be examined, what a vision problem looks like in the classroom, what Manitoba Health […]
Why Eye Growth Matters More Than the Glasses Prescription
If your child’s glasses prescription keeps changing every year, you’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. What many parents don’t realize is that the prescription number doesn’t tell the whole story. Myopia (nearsightedness) isn’t just about blurry distance vision. It’s about how quickly a child’s eye is growing. That’s where axial length measurement comes […]
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Myopia Control with Atropine for Kids with Myopia
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 […]
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What is MYOPIA and HOW TO STOP IT with MYOPIA MANAGEMENT
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 […]
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Myopia Management: Top 10 Myopia Control Questions
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 answers to common questions about myopia control. Top 10 Myopia Control Questions 00:00 […]
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Eye Exams for Children in Winnipeg
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 be […]
Myopia Control with Atropine for Kids with Myopia
Atropine is an Option for Myopia Control in Winnipeg
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 […]
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Study Review: Myopia Progression Rate and Age in Kids
Hi, I’m Dr. Michael Nelson, and myself and Dr. Selena Friesen are optometrists who see kids in Winnipeg. One thing that we look for when we do a paediatric eye exam is for myopia. Today I am looking at a study of the myopia progression rates in kids. This study is a called Myopia […]
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MiSight Contacts for Myopia Management and Control
Hey Good optometry morning. Dr. Michael Nelson, Winnipeg Optometrist near you and today I am going to tell you what is so special about Misight daily disposable contact lenses. Misight are a unique daily disposable soft contact lens manufactured by Coopervision and available at Waverley Eye Care Centre. It is a truly unique product because […]
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