Toric lenses are typically the first choice for astigmatism correction, but there are a few other options available. […]
Contact Lenses for Astigmatism: What Can I Use?
Contact lenses
Contact Lenses for Dry Eyes: What’s Available?
Daily disposables, silicone hydrogel lenses, gas permeable lenses, hybrid lenses, and scleral lenses are all contact lenses available for dry eyes. Your optometrist can help you find the right fit for your needs. […]
Myopia Control: What Options are Available?
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, […]
Do Contact Lenses Expire?
In Canada, contact lenses expire, at most, 5 years after their date of manufacturing. Contact lenses should not be used after their expiration date. […]
What Happens at a Contact Lens Fitting?
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 Can Kids Start Wearing Contacts?
Wearing glasses as a kid can be a daunting ordeal. Eyeglasses can be difficult to get used to and may cause insecurities in a child. But an alternative that parents can entertain is fitting their kids with contact lenses. With proper guidance and examination, contacts may be a perfectly safe and healthy possibility for your […]
Daily Contact Lenses: Pros & Cons
Contacts are a great alternative to eyeglasses, but you have more considerations to make when deciding on your lenses. Your contacts need a proper fit, lens size, and the right material. Another choice you need to make is how often you want to replace your lenses; some can range from daily to monthly. If you’re […]
Contacts for Astigmatism: What to Look For
Say Hello to Astigmatism Correction Sans Frames In the past, contact lenses could be challenging to fit and wear. Though many people with easy-to-correct refractive errors could use contacts, those patients with eyes that didn’t suit the smooth curve of most contacts were left with fewer options. If you’ve been told in the past that […]
How Do Multifocal Contact Lenses Work?
The Cure for “Short Arms” If you’ve ever wished for longer arms while trying to read, you may be interested in multifocal contact lenses! These types of lenses could be the answer for patients requiring reading glasses, bifocals, or experience a combination of nearsightedness and presbyopia. Any type of lens that has more than one […]
Are Coloured Contacts Safe? What to Know Before You Buy
So, you want to change up your look. Coloured contacts are a relatively easy and inexpensive way to update your look without making a permanent change. But are coloured contacts safe? Well, it entirely depends on your eye health, what type of coloured contacts you buy and where you buy them from. What are Coloured […]
