Dealing with dry itchy eyelids is a common but frustrating experience. The sensations of burning, flaking, or redness around your eyes can easily disrupt your day. Thankfully, there are many ways to find lasting relief for you and your family. The skin on your eyelids can become dry and itchy due to a combination of […]
If your eyes often feel gritty, red, or irritated, you might be dealing with dry eye. This common condition happens when your tears don’t provide enough moisture to keep your eyes comfortable. In some cases, dry eye can affect your vision. While a permanent solution for dry eye depends on the specific cause, you can […]
You wake up with a red, watery, and goopy eye. Your first thought is likely pink eye—also known as conjunctivitis. While pink eye is a common cause of irritation, many other eye conditions share similar symptoms. Several conditions, from simple allergies to more serious issues, can cause symptoms similar to those caused by pink eye. […]
If your eyes often feel dry, itchy, or irritated—especially after long hours on digital devices—you’re not alone. A common cause of these symptoms is clogged meibomian glands. These tiny oil glands in your eyelids help keep your eyes moist by preventing your tears from evaporating too quickly. When they become blocked, your eyes can feel […]
Most people think of nearsightedness (myopia) and farsightedness (hyperopia) as opposite vision problems—one affects how you see things far away, the other affects how you see things up close. So, it might seem impossible to experience both at the same time– but in reality, it’s entirely possible. Whether it’s due to differences between your eyes, […]
Eyelash extensions are a popular beauty trend, offering fuller, longer lashes without daily mascara application. But as stunning as they look, they can sometimes lead to an uncomfortable condition known as blepharitis. If you’ve noticed redness, irritation, or crusting around your eyelash line after getting extensions, despite proper care, it’s time to see your eye […]
Maintaining healthy vision is a crucial part of overall well-being. Yet, eye exams are often overlooked until something feels wrong. Regular eye exams help detect early signs of vision issues and identify health conditions such as diabetes, glaucoma, and even hypertension. Some common tests you can expect during an eye exam in Regina include: There […]
Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is one of the most widespread vision concerns among school-aged children. While glasses or contact lenses can provide clear vision, they don’t prevent the condition from worsening over time. That’s where myopia control lenses come in. Myopia control lenses work by correcting blurred vision while gently defocusing peripheral vision, which […]
Cataracts account for over 50% of vision loss cases worldwide. While you can manage mild forms of cataracts with eyeglasses or contact lenses, cataract surgery can offer significant vision recovery for those with severe cataracts. However, many people need to travel to see their surgeon for cataract surgery, often by plane, raising concerns about the […]
When it comes to eye health, terms like astigmatism and myopia might sound similar but refer to entirely different vision problems. Astigmatism causes blurry vision at all distances due to an irregular cornea or lens, while myopia (nearsightedness) makes distant objects blurry because the eyeball is too long or the cornea too curved. Understanding the […]
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