Are you holding back on getting contact lenses because you don’t know what to expect during a contact lens eye exam? Before a contact lens exam, you’ll need a regular eye exam to check up on your eye health and see if you are a candidate for contact lenses. What Happens During a Contact Lens […]
If you wake up with dry eyes, you may worry and consider visiting your eye doctor. The likely cause of your discomfort is dry eye disease, a common condition. Dry eyes can lower your quality of life, making it difficult to focus or enjoy your day. Dry eyes can affect you at any point of […]
Eyeglasses are no longer considered as simply a medical necessity. There has been a perception that glasses make you look smarter, but today people wear glasses to step up their style. Of course, your eyeglasses provide you with corrected vision, however, there is not denying that the choice of frame can enhance your style as […]
Importance Of Getting Eyes Tested You may be wondering, do I really need an eye exam every year? Having an eye exam every year is important because ensuring your vision is performing optimally can improve the quality of your day-to-day life. Regular eye exams can also help detect certain eye conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma […]
The importance of eye health To reduce the likelihood of vision loss, blindness, and eye diseases (such as cataracts and glaucoma), it is essential to maintain good eye health.The sense of sight is responsible for approximately 80% of our perception.Therefore, it is essential to prioritize our eye health when considering our lifestyle choices and overall […]
Keeping a check on your child’s eye health is very important. Regular eye exams are required to make sure that your child is not suffering from any vision problems. Many times, undiagnosed eye issues can lead to poor school performance. Here are some vision problems that are common among children: Myopia (nearsightedness): Myopia or nearsightedness is a common […]
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 […]
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