As a contact lens wearer, whether or not you can sleep in your contact lenses depends on several factors. If your contact lenses fit comfortably and properly, you may sometimes forget that you’re wearing them before you go to bed. Some manufacturers make contact lenses approved for overnight wear, which you can technically sleep in. […]
Contact lenses and glasses are both viable options for meeting a patient’s vision needs. Your optometrist is qualified and experienced in fitting contact lenses to your unique eye shape, so you can achieve effective vision correction and comfort throughout the day. Understanding how contact lenses function and how to use them properly can help you […]
Eye exams are important for managing eye health, from children to adults and seniors. Every eye exam is personalized based on your age and any existing eye health risks you may have. Just like taking your car to a mechanic, or getting your home inspected, preventative maintenance and care can help keep your eyes functioning […]
Sometimes, when you get a new pair of glasses they may take some time to get used to. It’s like looking at an HDTV when you’re used to a standard TV. It takes a while to get used to the sharper image, which can be jarring at first and convince you they aren’t useful. Glasses […]
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 […]
How to Shop for Sunglasses A good pair of sunglasses isn’t just about looking great. They should also serve a function while being a stylish addition to your wardrobe. You can get sunglasses almost anywhere nowadays, but not all sunglasses are made equal. If you want to invest in a high-quality pair of sunglasses, it’s […]
With sports starting up more and summer coming soon, we’ve had a lot of parents asking what age we recommend starting contact lens wear. The answer is, it depends. There are multiple factors we take into consideration before fitting contact lenses on anyone. One very important consideration is your child’s desire to wear contacts. Often […]
Blue light blocking lenses are probably the hottest trend in eyewear right now. All of the Tom Ford frames we carry are coming from the factory with blue light blocking demonstration lenses already in them, and ads for non-prescription blue light blocking glasses are everywhere. But are these lenses just about fashion or are there […]
If you, like me, wear contact lenses most of the time you may have choked on your morning coffee a couple of weeks ago when Canadian national news outlets began running articles like this one instructing contact lens wearers to switch to glasses during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was in response to a statement by […]
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