There are many reasons why children may need to wear glasses. After an eye exam, your child’s eye doctor may recommend glasses to improve their vision, strengthen or protect their eyes, or improve the alignment of their eyes. Whatever the reason, it is important that if your child needs glasses, they have eyewear that fits […]
Myopia is a common eye condition diagnosed through a comprehensive eye exam. If your child has myopia, your optometrist will recommend treatment to reduce or slow its progression. There are several treatments for myopia control, and MiSight contact lenses are a common form of this. If you’re debating getting your child MiSight contacts, what is […]
Dry eyelids are a bothersome affliction where eyelids can appear red, scaly, or swollen. They may feel itchy or have a burning sensation. Dry eyelids may go hand in hand with dry eye disease. There are plenty of reasons you may be suffering from dry eyelids. It could be due to a simple hygienic problem […]
With technology constantly evolving, it’s easy to see that screens and devices are evolving alongside us. They’ve become an integral part of how we interact with each other, education, leisure activities, and more. But with great power comes great responsibility, so learning how to manage screen time and being aware of its potential effects on […]
Blue light has gained some attention lately, as more and more people talk about what harm it might induce in your eyes over time. Screentime with smartphones is becoming more and more common for our patients, and some show signs of fatigue at scheduled eye exams. Digital devices put out white light, so you can […]
2021 might be off to a rocky start, but there’s no reason not to keep your fashion headstrong. Not only that, but the lens and frame materials of your glasses are always a great canvas for innovations in the functional materials and coatings available. Sunglasses come with choices too. There are already a lot of […]
If you get an eye exam as a child or adult, you stand a chance of getting a myopia diagnosis. Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, has grown quite common, with nearly 30% of Canadians affected by it. Sometimes it’s as easy as putting on a pair of prescription glasses and calling it a day. But […]
Have you recently found your eyes watering unexpectedly? If so, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Watery eyes can affect people at any age, and numerous factors can cause them. It might sound strange, but watery eyes can even result from dry eye disease! Visiting your eye doctor for an exam is the best way to determine […]
If you’re tired of prescription sunglasses, glasses, or contacts, you may have looked into surgical options for correcting your vision. LASIK has earned a reputation for being quite effective, and many seek it out to be rid of corrective eyewear. It might not be for everyone, but if you’re reading this, you might already have […]
While glasses and contact lenses can help improve your vision’s sharpness, they don’t do much to help inefficiencies in your visual skills. At Advance Eye Care Center, we’ve adopted a range of different vision therapy techniques to help strengthen these skills so you can confidently rely on your vision. Our team of eye care professionals […]
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