Dry eye disease can leave your eyes with a burning, uncomfortable, and irritated feeling. Fortunately, many cases of dry eye are temporary, caused by environmental factors like strong air conditioning in an office, smoky air, or living in a climate with harsh prairie winters and forgetting to turn on your humidifier. But please, don’t brush […]
A lot of adults choose to wear contact lenses for a multitude of reasons. They’re comfortable, easy, and can give you a wider field of vision. For some people, contacts are the better choice when it comes to vision correction. But what about contact lenses for children? As a parent, you may wonder when it’s […]
Did you know that having perfect, or near-perfect, vision acuity may not mean perfect sight? Our visual system also depends on our brain to interpret images, and sometimes this brain-eye connection is not working properly. This can happen for a variety of reasons, and that’s where vision therapy comes in. Vision therapy is an effective […]
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 […]
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