Strabismus is an eye condition commonly referred to as cross-eyes, typically occurring in early childhood. Physical trauma to your head or eyes can also cause strabismus. Patients with this eye condition cannot align both of their eyes to focus on the same object. Strabismus is caused when the six muscles around your eye are not […]
Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a common eye condition caused by a refractive error of the eye, much like myopia and hyperopia. This eye condition results from your cornea (surface of your eye) or the lens inside the eye being irregularly shaped. When our lens or cornea is a normal shape, it presents as round. Patients with astigmatism […]
Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
Approximately 25% of Canadians will develop hyperopia in their lifetime. It is usually referred to as farsightedness and is one of the most common vision problems among Canadians. Hyperopic patients are able to see distant objects without issue but struggle to focus on objects up close. Hyperopia is a refractive error of the eye, just […]
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
When objects close to you appear clear and objects far away are blurry, you likely have myopia. Myopia is a refractive error of the eye, and is commonly referred to as nearsightedness. Approximately 1 in 3 Canadians will develop this eye condition. The way our eye bends (refracts) light determines how we perceive objects near […]
Presbyopia (Aging Eyes & Vision)
The name Presbyopia is Greek in origin, translating to “old man eye”, though we prefer to call it “ageing eye”. As we age our ability to focus on near objects gradually declines, resulting in presbyopia. It is a naturally occurring process that will affect every person’s vision in their later years. Both men and […]
