Maintaining your overall health is crucial, and part of that includes ongoing eyecare. Preventing lifelong vision impairment begins with regular eye exams. Eye exams are vital to ensure that changes to your sight don’t go unnoticed and impact your daily life. They detect problems in children and adults early so that vision issues can be […]
Changes to your glasses or contact lenses can help provide visual clarity as cataracts develop. However, only cataract surgery can restore clear vision in cases of advanced cataracts. Cataract surgery is typically safe and effective and has transformed many lives by restoring clear vision. Like any medical procedure, cataract surgery is not without potential risks […]
In today’s technology-driven world, many of us spend a significant portion of our day glued to screens. Whether for work, school, or leisure, our digital devices emit blue light, sparking concerns about its impact on eye health and digital eye strain. In response, blue light glasses have gained popularity as a potential solution. Blue light […]
If you’ve ever felt scratchy, irritated eyes that no amount of blinking can relieve, you might be experiencing the frustrating indications of dry eye syndrome. To combat these disruptive symptoms, your optometrist can help identify remedies and treatment options that will work for you. Dry eye syndrome is a common condition that affects millions of […]
Our sight is one of our most valued senses. Our eyes allow us to perceive the world around us and fully enjoy life’s experiences. However, certain conditions like glaucoma can threaten our vision and lead to irreversible vision loss. According to the World Health Organization, glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss […]
Contact lenses are a great way to correct vision without having to wear glasses. They can provide freedom of movement and clear vision, but contact lenses do come with some additional responsibilities. One of these responsibilities is properly caring for your lenses, which, if they are reusable, includes regularly disinfecting your lenses between wears. If […]
Refractive errors are common eye conditions that can cause blurred vision and other symptoms. Comprehensive eye exams can help detect eye conditions like refractive errors, and your optometrist can help you achieve clear vision. Myopia and astigmatism are two of the most common refractive errors. While they share some similarities, they are two different conditions. […]
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed when shopping for glasses, you’re not alone. It can be tricky to find the right frames for your face shape. With this guide, you’ll never feel lost in a sea of eyewear options again. We’re here to help you find the perfect frames to match your face shape so you […]
Something often asked by patients is whether we can reverse myopia. It’s an understandable question since nearly 30% of the Canadian population is myopic. The short answer is no; optometrists cannot completely reverse myopia. However, with proper myopia management in children, we can often control it and slow its progression. Myopia treatment begins with understanding […]
Life catches up with you fast, and everyone likes to enjoy a nap from time to time. When you’re exhausted after a long day, you may wonder if it’s worth taking off your contact lenses, or you may accidentally drift off while they’re still in your eyes. Despite the reasonable urge, you shouldn’t nap with […]
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