Guildford Eye Clinic · Myopia control · Surrey, BC

Myopia control in Surrey, BC.

If your child needs a stronger glasses prescription almost every year, myopia control can slow it down. At Guildford Eye Clinic we measure the length of the eye, the real driver of myopia, and build a plan to protect your child's long term vision. Led by Dr. Laura Lin, inside Specsavers Guildford Town Centre.

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The real issue in myopia

It is about the length of the eye, not just the glasses.

Myopia, or nearsightedness, happens when the eye grows a little too long from front to back. That length is called the axial length, and it is the real measure of myopia. As a child grows, the eye keeps lengthening, which is why a child's prescription can climb at every visit.

This matters for more than thicker glasses. A longer eye is associated with a higher lifetime risk of serious conditions later in life, including macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and glaucoma. The goal of myopia control is to keep both the prescription and the axial length as low as possible during the growing years.

Measurement first

We measure progression before the prescription does.

A prescription change is a lagging sign. By the time a child needs a stronger lens, the eye has already changed. We use ocular biometry, a precise scan that measures the axial length of the eye, so we can see progression months earlier and act in time. Tracking axial length over time is also the most accurate way to see whether a treatment is working.

The options

Evidence-based myopia control we offer.

Low-dose atropine eye drops

A small drop at bedtime, used in low concentrations to slow progression while keeping side effects minimal for most children. Can be used on its own or alongside other methods.

Soft multifocal contact lenses

Daily contact lenses designed specifically for myopia control, worn during the day. A comfortable option for many school age children who are ready for lenses.

Myopia control spectacle lenses

Glasses lenses with special zones that help slow eye growth while giving clear vision. We fit MiyoSmart and Myoeye by Specsavers, ideal for children not yet ready for contact lenses.

Chosen with you, from the data

The right option depends on your child's age, prescription, eye health, and routine. We recommend the best fit after a full assessment, then track axial length to confirm it is working.

Our program in Surrey

Led by Dr. Laura Lin.

Our myopia control program is led by Dr. Laura Lin and built around careful measurement and a plan that fits each child. We are inside Specsavers at Guildford Town Centre, with easy mall parking, caring for the whole family in one place. Every child in the program also receives Captain Clear: The Epic Myopia Wars, a comic adventure written by our own Dr. Phil Xue, to help kids take ownership of their eye health.

A full eye exam is covered yearly by MSP for children 18 and under, and that exam is where we assess whether myopia control is right for your child. The treatments themselves are a separate program and are not covered by MSP, but we direct bill most insurance plans and explain every cost clearly before anything begins.

Want the parent friendly deep dive? Read our guide: Myopia control for kids in Surrey.

Good to know

Myopia control FAQ.

What is myopia control?

Myopia control is a set of treatments that slow how fast a child's nearsightedness progresses. The real goal is to slow the growth in the length of the eye, called the axial length, because a longer eye drives the prescription up and carries higher lifetime risk to eye health. We measure axial length and choose a treatment that fits your child.

What myopia control treatments do you offer in Surrey?

We offer low dose atropine eye drops, soft multifocal contact lenses, and myopia control spectacle lenses including MiyoSmart and Myoeye by Specsavers. The right option depends on your child's age, prescription, eye health, and daily routine, and we choose it together after a full assessment.

Is myopia control covered by MSP?

A full eye exam is covered yearly by MSP for children 18 and under, and that exam is where we assess whether myopia control is right for your child. The myopia control treatments themselves are a separate program and are not covered by MSP. We direct bill most insurance plans and explain all costs clearly before starting.

When should myopia control start?

It works best when it begins early, soon after nearsightedness is first found, because the fastest progression often happens in younger children. If your child's prescription is increasing each year, it is worth an assessment at any age through the teens.

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Worried about your child's vision?

Start with a children's eye exam in Surrey.

A full exam is covered yearly by MSP for kids 18 and under, with OCT included, and it is the first step in myopia control. Book online any time, or call us at (604) 229-9627.

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