July is UV safety awareness month. Spending time in the sun can be great for our health; it promotes production of Vitamin D, improves bone health, lowers blood pressure, reduces risk of various diseases and is also good for mental health. However, spending long hours in the sun can also be detrimental for our health. Overexposure to […]
June is Cataract Awareness Month. A cataract is a dense clouding in the lens of an eye due to protein build up. They usually develop slowly and are more common in older adults. Currently, almost 2.5 million Canadians have cataracts. Symptoms Cataracts usually develop slowly so you may not notice any vision problems initially, however, as protein build up […]
Diabetic retinopathy is a diabetes-related eye complication that can cause vision problems and sometimes blindness in people who are type 1 or type 2 diabetic. It affects the retina of the eye. The retina is a thin layer of tissue that lines the back surface of the eye. It has light sensitive cells that receive […]
Myopia or nearsightedness is a common eye condition that makes it harder to look at objects that are at distance. However, those that are near appear clear. Causes Myopia is known as a ‘refractive’ error. It usually occurs when the eyeball is too long, or the cornea is too curved. This means that the eye […]
April is a month of hope, a time when flowers began to bloom, temperatures start to warm and everyone comes out of their winter slumber. Now more than ever we know not to take our health for granted and to make choices that promote good health for ourselves and our loved ones. In April we celebrate World […]
Blue light is a color that is visible to the human eye as it is on the visible light spectrum. It has one of the shortest wavelengths which means it produces high energy. Blue light has both health benefits and drawbacks. Blue light is everywhere. A natural source of blue light is the sun. In […]
Dry eye is a condition in which a person does not produce enough tears to moisturize the surface of the eye. Due to this lack of lubrication, your eyes might feel dry or itchy and you may experience blurred vision. It is essential to have proper moisture as it prevents eye infections and injuries. Dry […]
Thank you for your support of Ontario’s optometrists. I’m pleased to let you know that earlier this week the government agreed to enter formal negotiations regarding OHIP funding of optometric care. As a sign of good faith Ontario’s optometrists have paused job action, ensuring that millions of Ontarians insured by OHIP can again benefit from […]
The Ontario Association of Optometrists has entered into confidential and formal negotiations with the provincial government as of November 23, 2021. As a result of this commitment, optometrists are once again seeing children and seniors for eye exams. The goal of this round of negotiations is to reach a fair and equitable solution that ensures […]
September 17, 2021 Dear MPP: On behalf of all members of the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) I would like to provide you with an update on our discussions with the Ford Government, including the Minister of Health, Christine Elliott, as they relate to Ontario’s unsustainable eye care system. Unfortunately, it has been 17 days […]
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