Have you ever had trouble seeing distant objects clearly, even with glasses or contacts? If so, you may have high myopia. Myopia, also known as nearsightedness occurs when the shape of your eye causes light to focus incorrectly on your retina, resulting in blurry vision for distant objects. But what is high myopia? High myopia, […]
Myopia is the most common cause of distance refractive errors worldwide. Due to the rise in myopia prevalence over the past few decades and the sight-threatening issues associated with extreme myopia, such as cataracts, and glaucoma myopia has become a significant public health concern. This leaves people looking for ways to reduce symptoms. Myopia, also […]
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 55. It’s a progressive eye disease that can lead to blindness if not treated. While the cause of macular degeneration is not yet known, some factors increase your risk of developing the disease. One such factor is genetics […]
People use computers and digital screens extensively for work, school, and other activities. Your eyes may hurt, itch or burn when looking at screens, but why does this happen? Is it an underlying issue, or are you straining your eyes? Continue reading to learn more about why your eyes hurt when looking at digital screens. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you had to guess how many Canadians are living with myopia, what percentage would you come up with? 10%? 15%? Currently, about 30% of Canadians have myopia, and studies suggest that number will rise. By 2050, experts believe over half of the entire world population will develop at least some degree of myopia. So […]
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