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 […]
