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You may have heard of myopia before, or perhaps your child was diagnosed with this refractive error during their annual eye exam. Myopia is nearsightedness, meaning it causes distant vision to appear blurry. It can also increase your child’s risk of certain eye diseases later in life. While myopia can’t be cured once it’s developed, […]
Dry eyes are a surprisingly common medical condition caused by inadequate tear production or poor-quality tears. […]
Attempting to remove scratches with DIY methods can cause additional damage. For scratches on glasses, consult your eye doctor or optician before you try any fixes. […]
In Canada, contact lenses expire, at most, 5 years after their date of manufacturing. Contact lenses should not be used after their expiration date. […]
Protecting your eyes from the sun is important. We depend on our sense of sight more than any other, and polarized sunglasses are a great investment if you want the best in eye protection. They’re ideal for reducing the sun’s glare while protecting your eyes from UV rays. If you spend a lot of time […]
Myopia (nearsightedness) and hyperopia (farsightedness) are two common vision problems that cause blurry vision, resulting from an irregular eye shape that does not bend light correctly. Myopia makes far-away objects look blurry, while hyperopia makes nearby objects look blurry. Myopia and hyperopia are refractive errors that can cause difficulties in daily life. Knowing the difference […]
Eye exams are an important part of taking care of your ocular health and should be regularly booked based on your age and other contributing factors. A typical eye exam can range in time, taking anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes based on the tests and questions your optometrist may be performing. Annual eye exams […]
When your eye becomes red, watery, and painful, it’s a sign that something’s wrong. The first step to feeling better is to determine what’s causing it. Could it be a scratched cornea, a scrape on the clear dome on the eye’s surface? Or could it be pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis? Experiencing common symptoms […]
Many factors go into deciding the best contact lens for you. This is why when you’re ready to go frame-less, you’ll need a contact lens fitting. A properly-fitted contact lens can go a long way in ensuring you have clear vision and healthy eyes. A contact lens fitting will help your optometrist get all the […]
When you come in for your regular eye exam, you’ll likely hear of the variety of treatment options for people with refractive errors. Whether you’re nearsighted, farsighted, or have astigmatism, inevitably the idea of laser eye surgery comes up. Maybe you’re tired of remembering your glasses or find contact lenses uncomfortable, whatever the reason, laser […]
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