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Different Types of Myopia Control and How They Work

You may notice your child squinting to see the whiteboard at school or sitting unusually close to the television at home. At Clarity Optometry & Vision Care, our team frequently helps families navigate this exact predicament. This blurry distance vision is known as myopia, or nearsightedness, and it is an incredibly common condition that often…
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Myopia vs. Hyperopia: What’s the Difference?

You've probably heard the terms nearsighted and farsighted used to describe vision. People often use these terms without fully knowing what they mean for their overall eye health. These common labels refer to 2 specific vision conditions—myopia and hyperopia. In simple terms, myopia, or nearsightedness, makes distant objects look blurry, while hyperopia, or farsightedness, can…
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Myopia Glasses: What You Need to Know

Myopia, often called nearsightedness, happens when light focuses in front of the retina instead of on it, making distant objects appear blurred. It often shows up in childhood, and as years go by, the prescription can progress. But beyond blurry distance vision, myopia can carry more serious long-term health risks. People with moderate to high…

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Different Types of Myopia Control and How They Work

Myopia

Fortunately, several effective myopia management options are available to help slow its progression, including specialized glasses, contact lenses, and compounded eye drops. […]

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July 2, 2026
Dr. Paul Fasulo

Do Glasses Make Your Eyes Worse?

Glasses

Learn the truth about vision myths and eye strain from our eye care team in Guelph at Clarity Optometry & Vision Care. […]

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May 25, 2026
Dr. Paul Fasulo

Can a Sinus Infection Affect Your Eyes?

Eye Conditions, Eye Health

Sinus infections can cause eye discomfort because of the close connection between your sinuses and the structures around your eyes. […]

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April 28, 2026
Dr. Paul Fasulo
Eye care professional fitting a young girl with round eyeglasses during a pediatric eye exam in a bright optometry clinic.

Fortunately, several effective myopia management options are available to help slow its progression, including specialized glasses, contact lenses, and compounded eye drops. […]

Read More… from Different Types of Myopia Control and How They Work

a person trying on a pair of clear frames at the optometrist

Learn the truth about vision myths and eye strain from our eye care team in Guelph at Clarity Optometry & Vision Care. […]

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A person rubbing their eyes out of discomfort

Sinus infections can cause eye discomfort because of the close connection between your sinuses and the structures around your eyes. […]

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