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, […]
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 […]
Most people think of dry eyes as a minor inconvenience. A bit of irritation, redness, and blurry vision may not feel so terrible, but leaving this condition unmanaged can lead to problems. Dry eyes alone don’t directly lead to vision loss. Rather, vision loss can occur because of complications associated with unmanaged dry eyes. Persistent […]
For those wanting to improve their vision or seeking freedom from glasses or contacts, LASIK is a life-changing procedure. This procedure improves vision by using specialized lasers to reshape the eye’s corneal tissue, altering its structure. However, this reshaping cannot prevent the onset of age-related visual changes or other concerns like LASIK regression. While LASIK […]
Contacting your optometrist for emergency eye care can include:
Sudden vision loss
Eye trauma
Severe eye pain
New flashes and floaters
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Every parent wants their child to grow up healthy and happy. While we often think about nutrition, exercise, and regular doctor visits, one crucial area sometimes gets overlooked—eye health. Your child should typically have their first exam between 6 and 9 months, but there are a few other important eye exam milestones to consider as […]
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) is an eye condition that occurs when the Meibomian glands are blocked or can’t produce enough oil to lubricate the eyes. This can lead to other painful visual conditions. Luckily, MGD can be easily identified during eye exams and extensive treatments are available. What Causes Meibomian Gland Dysfunction? The Meibomian glands […]
Comprehensive eye exams can feel like unneeded healthcare when you don’t have vision problems. However, they are so much more than simple vision screening – your optometrist can detect early signs of diseases like age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes and more during a comprehensive eye exam. Many eye diseases progress slowly, with no pain […]
Blepharitis is not contagious. However, a flare-up can be annoying and cause discomfort. Fortunately, there are several ways to manage and prevent blepharitis flare-ups. […]
The duration of eye strain varies from person to person, but generally, it should diminish within minutes to hours after stopping activities that require intense eye focus. […]
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