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04/06/2026

Age should not be the main factor when considering contact lenses for children.

In this video, Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana and Dr. Ronald Gall, pediatric optometrists with more than 60 years of combined experience, explain how contact lenses can be used as a therapeutic tool in myopia management.

When contact lenses are prescribed for treatment, they are not just for convenience or appearance. They are used to help slow the progression of nearsightedness and support long-term eye health.

Parents often ask if their child is too young.

The key factor is not age. The key factor is support and supervision.

Parents can:

• Help insert and remove the lenses
• Maintain proper hygiene and care
• Monitor consistency and safety

As children grow, they can gradually take on more responsibility.

This approach is similar to other treatments such as eye drops or medications, where parents guide the process early on.

With proper guidance, contact lenses can be a safe and effective option for managing myopia in children.

Learn more from our resources here:

Dr. Ronald Gall
https://oakvillecentreforvision.com/myopia-management-centre/

Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana
https://www.brain-vision.org



Collaborators:
Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana, OD, FAAO, FOVDRA, CBHP
Dr. Ronald Gall

04/06/2026

Contact lenses for children are not just cosmetic.

They can be a powerful treatment tool for managing myopia.

In this video, Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana and Dr. Ronald Gall, pediatric optometrists with more than 60 years of combined experience, explain how soft contact lenses are used in myopia management.

Many parents assume contact lenses are only for appearance or convenience. In reality, specific types of contact lenses are designed to help slow the progression of nearsightedness.

These lenses work by:

• Changing how light focuses on the retina
• Reducing signals that cause the eye to grow longer
• Supporting better long-term eye health

When prescribed and monitored properly, contact lenses can be a safe and effective option for children.

They are used as a therapeutic device, not just for vision correction.

Understanding this option helps parents make informed decisions about managing myopia and protecting their child’s vision as they grow.

Learn more from our resources here:

Dr. Ronald Gall
https://oakvillecentreforvision.com/myopia-management-centre/

Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana
https://www.brain-vision.org



Collaborators:
Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana, OD, FAAO, FOVDRA, CBHP
Dr. Ronald Gall

04/06/2026

Myopia progression is influenced by how light focuses inside the eye.

In this video, Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana and Dr. Ronald Gall, pediatric optometrists with more than 60 years of combined experience, explain how optical treatments like specialized glasses and contact lenses help slow the progression of myopia.

In a typical nearsighted eye, light entering the peripheral vision focuses behind the retina. This creates a signal that encourages the eye to grow longer over time.

As the eye grows, myopia worsens.

Modern myopia control lenses are designed differently. They change how light focuses across the retina, especially in the peripheral areas.

These lenses:

• Shift peripheral focus closer to or in front of the retina
• Reduce the signal that drives eye growth
• Help slow the progression of nearsightedness

This optical change acts like a “brake” on eye growth, helping protect the long-term health of the eye.

Understanding how these treatments work allows families to make informed decisions about managing myopia and reducing future risk.

Learn more from our resources here:

Dr. Ronald Gall
https://oakvillecentreforvision.com/myopia-management-centre/

Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana
https://www.brain-vision.org



Collaborators:
Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana, OD, FAAO, FOVDRA, CBHP
Dr. Ronald Gall

04/06/2026

Glasses can help your child see clearly.

They do not stop myopia from getting worse.

In this video, Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana and Dr. Ronald Gall, pediatric optometrists with more than 60 years of combined experience, explain why treating myopia requires more than just correcting blurry vision.

Standard glasses improve clarity but do not address the underlying growth of the eye, which is what drives myopia progression.

Managing myopia focuses on slowing that growth.

There are several evidence-based treatment options that may be used alone or in combination:

• Specialized myopia control glasses
• Contact lenses designed for myopia management
• Low-dose atropine eye drops
• Light-based or red light therapies
• Vision therapy and brain-based approaches

Some advanced glasses are designed with specific optical patterns that help guide how light enters the eye. These lenses can reduce the signals that contribute to eye growth while still providing clear vision.

Understanding these options allows families to move beyond symptom correction and focus on long-term eye health and prevention.

Learn more from our resources here:

Dr. Ronald Gall
https://oakvillecentreforvision.com/myopia-management-centre/

Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana
https://www.brain-vision.org



Collaborators:
Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana, OD, FAAO, FOVDRA, CBHP
Dr. Ronald Gall

04/06/2026

Myopia can increase the risk of serious eye conditions over time.

As the eye becomes longer in nearsighted individuals, the inner lining of the eye, called the retina, becomes stretched and thinner.

In this video, Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana and Dr. Ronald Gall, pediatric optometrists with more than 60 years of combined experience, explain why this matters for long-term eye health.

As the eye grows larger, the retina must cover a bigger surface area. This stretching can increase the risk of degenerative and sight-threatening conditions later in life.

A helpful way to understand this is through a simple analogy. Imagine stretching a small piece of pizza dough into a large pizza. As it stretches, the dough becomes thinner and more fragile.

The same concept applies to the retina in myopia.

Even if a child sees well with glasses, the underlying changes in the eye can increase the risk of future complications. This is why managing myopia early is important to help protect long-term vision.

Learn more from our resources here:

Dr. Ronald Gall
https://oakvillecentreforvision.com/myopia-management-centre/

Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana
https://www.brain-vision.org



Collaborators:
Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana, OD, FAAO, FOVDRA, CBHP
Dr. Ronald Gall

04/06/2026

Myopia is not just about blurry distance vision.

It is also about how the eye grows over time.

In this video, Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana and Dr. Ronald Gall, pediatric optometrists with more than 60 years of combined experience, explain why nearsightedness is a concern for long-term eye health.

The inside of the eye contains a delicate lining that allows us to see clearly. When vision develops normally, this lining fits the size of the eye properly.

When a child becomes nearsighted, the eye begins to grow longer than it should. The same number of visual cells must now cover a larger surface area.

A helpful way to think about this is like wearing clothing that no longer fits properly. When the eye stretches, the inner lining becomes thinner and more strained.

Over time, this can increase the risk of more serious eye conditions later in life.

Understanding how myopia affects the structure of the eye helps explain why early management is important, not just for vision clarity but for long-term eye health.

Learn more from our resources here:

Dr. Ronald Gall
https://oakvillecentreforvision.com/myopia-management-centre/

Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana
https://www.brain-vision.org



Collaborators:
Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana, OD, FAAO, FOVDRA, CBHP
Dr. Ronald Gall

04/06/2026

Myopia can be difficult to spot in children.

Most children with nearsightedness appear completely normal, but there are subtle signs that may indicate a problem with distance vision.

In this video, Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana and Dr. Ronald Gall, pediatric optometrists with more than 60 years of combined experience, explain common early signs of myopia that parents and teachers should watch for.

These signs may include:

• Squinting to see clearly
• Frequent headaches, especially after visual tasks
• Difficulty seeing the board at school
• Avoiding distance activities like sports
• Holding books or screens very close
• Rubbing the eyes often
• Complaints of blurry distance vision

Because these signs can be subtle, myopia often goes unnoticed until it begins to affect school performance or daily activities.

Early detection is important. Identifying myopia early allows for proper management to help slow progression and support your child’s vision and development.

Learn more from our resources here:

Dr. Ronald Gall
https://oakvillecentreforvision.com/myopia-management-centre/

Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana
https://www.brain-vision.org



Collaborators:
Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana, OD, FAAO, FOVDRA, CBHP
Dr. Ronald Gall

04/06/2026

Myopia affects more than how clearly a child can see.

It also changes the structure of the eye over time.

In this video, Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana and Dr. Ronald Gall, pediatric optometrists with more than 60 years of combined experience, explain what happens as nearsightedness progresses.

As a child becomes more nearsighted, the eyeball grows longer, but the inner lining of the eye stays the same. This lining must stretch to cover a larger surface area.

A simple way to understand this is to imagine wearing clothing that is too small. As the size increases, the material stretches thinner. Over time, that strain can lead to damage.

The same concept applies to the eye. As myopia progresses, the inner structures become more stretched and vulnerable.

Even if a child is not experiencing serious problems now, increasing levels of myopia can raise the risk of long-term eye health issues later in life.

This is why managing myopia early is important. Slowing progression helps protect the eye and supports better vision outcomes in adulthood.

Learn more from our resources here:

Dr. Ronald Gall
https://oakvillecentreforvision.com/myopia-management-centre/

Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana
https://www.brain-vision.org



Collaborators:
Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana, OD, FAAO, FOVDRA, CBHP
Dr. Ronald Gall

04/06/2026

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is increasing rapidly around the world.

In this video, Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana and Dr. Ronald Gall, pediatric optometrists with more than 60 years of combined experience, explain why more children are developing myopia and what parents should watch for.

Research predicts that in the coming decades, up to half of the global population may become nearsighted, with many at higher risk for long-term vision problems.

Several key risk factors can increase a child’s likelihood of developing myopia:

• Family history of nearsightedness
• Increased screen time and digital device use
• Less time spent outdoors
• High levels of near work such as reading or close-up tasks
• Earlier onset of myopia during childhood
• Certain genetic and environmental influences

Children with one or both parents who are nearsighted have a higher risk. When myopia starts earlier, it often progresses more quickly over time.

Understanding these risk factors allows parents to take proactive steps to support their child’s visual development and reduce long-term risk.

Learn more from our resources here:

Dr. Ronald Gall
https://oakvillecentreforvision.com/myopia-management-centre/

Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana
https://www.brain-vision.org



Collaborators:
Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana, OD, FAAO, FOVDRA, CBHP
Dr. Ronald Gall

04/06/2026

Children are not meant to start life nearsighted.

In this video, Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana and Dr. Ronald Gall, pediatric optometrists with more than 60 years of combined experience, explain a simple way to understand how vision develops using a number line.

Think of vision like a scale:

• The plus side represents farsightedness
• The zero point represents no need for glasses
• The minus side represents nearsightedness (myopia)

Most children are naturally born on the plus side, which supports healthy visual development. As they grow, their vision gradually moves toward zero.

The goal is for this shift to happen slowly and remain balanced.

When a child’s vision shifts too quickly into the minus range, they become nearsighted. This can lead to difficulty seeing far away and may continue to progress over time.

Understanding this progression helps parents recognize why early monitoring and myopia management are important for long-term eye health.

Learn more from our resources here:

Dr. Ronald Gall
https://oakvillecentreforvision.com/myopia-management-centre/

Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana
https://www.brain-vision.org



Collaborators:
Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana, OD, FAAO, FOVDRA, CBHP
Dr. Ronald Gall

04/06/2026

Children are born with eyes, but they still need to learn how to see.

Vision develops over time, just like walking. A child is born with legs but must learn to walk through growth and experience. Vision follows a similar developmental process, though it is less visible.

In this video, Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana and Dr. Ronald Gall, pediatric optometrists with more than 60 years of combined experience, explain how a child’s vision changes as they grow.

Most children are naturally farsighted at birth, which means they can see better at a distance than up close. As the eyes and brain develop, this farsightedness gradually decreases.

The goal is for vision, brain development, and physical growth to stay in balance. When that balance shifts too far, it can lead to conditions like myopia (nearsightedness), where distance vision becomes blurry.

Understanding how vision develops helps parents recognize early changes and support healthy visual growth.

Learn more from our resources here:

Dr. Ronald Gall
https://oakvillecentreforvision.com/myopia-management-centre/

Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana
https://www.brain-vision.org



Collaborators:
Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana, OD, FAAO, FOVDRA, CBHP
Dr. Ronald Gall

04/06/2026

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is one of the most common vision conditions in children.

Children with myopia can see clearly up close but have difficulty seeing objects in the distance. This often shows up as squinting, sitting closer to the board, or struggling to see far away clearly.

In this video, Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana and Dr. Ronald Gall, pediatric optometrists with more than 60 years of combined experience, explain how myopia develops and why it often progresses as children grow.

They also share the story of Sarah, a child whose parents noticed subtle signs like squinting and visual fatigue. After evaluation, she was diagnosed with myopia and started on a management plan that included glasses and low-dose atropine.

With consistent follow-up and treatment, her vision remained stable over time.

Myopia management is important because slowing progression can help reduce long-term risks associated with higher levels of nearsightedness.

Early detection and proper care can help children see clearly and support their development in school and daily life.

Learn more from our resources here:

Dr. Ronald Gall
https://oakvillecentreforvision.com/myopia-management-centre/

Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana
https://www.brain-vision.org



Collaborators:
Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana, OD, FAAO, FOVDRA, CBHP
Dr. Ronald Gall

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