When you visit an eye care clinic for a contact lens exam, several steps will be performed to make sure that your eyes are suitable for wearing contact lenses. Here’s a breakdown of what typically happens during a contact lens exam: Eye Health Evaluation The first step in a contact lens exam is to evaluate […]
Adults aged 20 to 64 should have an eye exam at least every 2 years, and seniors 65 and over should have an eye exam at least once a year. Your optometrist may suggest more frequent eye exams based on your overall health and potential risk for developing certain eye diseases. […]
We understand that as parents, especially new parents with their first child, it is easy to overthink and overreact when it comes to our children. Parenthood is full of constant new experiences, and we are bombarded by articles, videos, and other media telling us the importance of this check-up or that exam.We get it.This article […]
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Unlike trips to the dentist or health checks with your doctor which we attend quite vigorously, annual eye exams are frequently overlooked as unimportant. “There’s nothing wrong with my eyesight” is a common reaction.In reality, there are many eye diseases and problems which do not show any early symptoms and will only become apparent once […]
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If you normally suffer from dry eye then you’ll have noticed how much worse it can be in the winter. For those who aren’t plagued all year round, you may have developed dry eye symptoms over the winter without even realising what they were!Despite being situated in a fairly humid part of the province, winters […]
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Dry eye occurs when your body is unable to create tears, or is creating the wrong type of tears that end up evaporating too quickly. There are a myriad of different causes for dry eye and the severity of the condition varies amongst each patient. Dry Eye Syndrome (Keratoconjunctivitis or KCS) is the chronic and […]
Approximately 1 in 6 Canadians suffer from eye allergies, with the major cause being seasonal allergens. There are 3 separate groups of causes for eye allergies, though the majority of Canadians have seasonal allergies. Eye allergies are not the same as pink eye/red eye (Conjunctivitis), though they may display similar symptoms. When allergens come in […]
AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration) is a disease of the eye that causes the gradual loss of sight as the patient ages. It is the leading cause of vision loss among Canadian men and women aged 60 years and older. AMD is a chronic disease with no available cure at this time. For most patients, their […]
Cataracts are one of the most common causes for vision loss in men and women over the age of 40. As our body’s natural aging process progresses, the crystalline lens in our eye begins to cloud, diminishing eyesight. This is known as a cataract and can present in one or both eyes. After 40 years […]
Conjunctivitis is commonly referred to as pink eye or red eye. True “pink eye” is an aggressive bacterial infection of the front surface of the eye. This is extremely contagious and needs to be treated as soon as possible to prevent further spreading of the condition. Luckily, most red eyes are not “pink eye” […]
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Vision problems can be concerning, especially for parents who want the best health outcomes for their children. If you or your partner–or any of your family members–have poor eyesight or eye diseases, your children could potentially inherit this. While poor eyesight is impacted by various factors, such as age, health, environment, and lifestyle, genetics often […]
While eye strain can be frustrating, the good news is that it’s usually a temporary inconvenience. By incorporating proper screen-use habits and maintaining eye health, you can minimize its effects and avoid long-term discomfort. […]
When the temperature drops, many people notice their eyes watering more than usual. You might find that your eyes become excessively moist when stepping outside on a chilly day, or even when going back indoors, where dry air from heating systems can cause irritation. While this might seem annoying, watery eyes in cold weather are […]
Vision problems can be concerning, especially for parents who want the best health outcomes for their children. If you or your partner–or any of your family members–have poor eyesight or eye diseases, your children could potentially inherit this. While poor eyesight is impacted by various factors, such as age, health, environment, and lifestyle, genetics often […]
While eye strain can be frustrating, the good news is that it’s usually a temporary inconvenience. By incorporating proper screen-use habits and maintaining eye health, you can minimize its effects and avoid long-term discomfort. […]
When the temperature drops, many people notice their eyes watering more than usual. You might find that your eyes become excessively moist when stepping outside on a chilly day, or even when going back indoors, where dry air from heating systems can cause irritation. While this might seem annoying, watery eyes in cold weather are […]
