Myopia is a common refractive error that causes blurry distance vision, while nearby vision remains clear. Although it’s considered a relatively harmless eye condition, leaving it unmanaged can cause myopia to progress into its more severe form, known as high myopia. High myopia may place additional stress on the eyes, potentially increasing the risk of […]
Imagine waking up one morning and noticing that your eyes appear to bulge out uncomfortably. It’s unsettling, and as you contact your optometrist, you might wonder if it’s just a temporary issue or something more serious. This scenario is a reality for many individuals living with Graves’ eye disease. Graves’ eye disease is an autoimmune […]
As we age, our bodies undergo various changes—that’s normal—and our vision is no exception! Understanding common eye problems that may come with age can help you and your loved ones maintain clear vision and protect your eye health for the long haul. Regular eye exams are crucial in protecting your vision, as they help detect […]
Ensuring your eyes are protected from the harsh effects of the sun can be crucial for maintaining your eye health. While most people are aware of the importance of protecting their skin from harmful UV rays, it’s also important to know that your eyes can be equally vulnerable to sun damage. Your eyes can indeed […]
Nighttime driving can be difficult at the best of times, but with high levels of astigmatism, it can become downright dangerous. Astigmatism can distort how lights look at night, creating haloes and blurriness around headlights, traffic lights, and other things a person needs to navigate the roads safely. If you’re not sure if you have […]
Cataracts are the clouding of the eye’s natural lens. They develop painlessly and slowly over time, usually due to natural age-related changes in the eye, but can occur for other reasons. The most effective treatment for cataracts is surgery, which involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with an artificial lens. Artificial lenses can’t […]
Those who live with hyperopia know that it can have permanent effects on a person’s quality of life. Fortunately, there are options for managing hyperopia. As one of several relatively common refractive errors, there are several treatments available for hyperopia. Farsightedness caused by hyperopia can be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, and laser eye surgery. […]
Are you one of the millions of people spending hours in front of a screen each day? Maybe it’s for work, scrolling through social media, or binging your favourite shows. As much as we rely on screens for our daily lives, many don’t realize the strain it can have on our eyes. That strain is […]
They say that eyes are the windows to the soul and are reflective of so much. But there are other things about your health that your eyes show about your health. Your optometrist, with regularly scheduled eye exams, can detect and diagnose if you have glaucoma. Our eyes are used so much everyday and need […]
If you experience dry eyes, you are not alone. All over Canada, Canadians are experiencing symptoms from dry eyes. One of the reasons that you could be experiencing dry eye, could be allergies. Certain allergies can cause dry eyes and can be one of the underlying causes of your dry eyes. Allergies could be one […]
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