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 […]
For your eyes to remain clean, healthy and protected, they need an adequate supply of healthy tears. Dry eye results when the eyes don’t produce enough or poor quality tears. Causes of dry eye disease can include aging, certain medications, medical conditions, and environmental factors, among others mentioned below. The lack of moisture in the […]
Your child’s vision helps them interact with the world around them. Having clear vision can help your children succeed in school activities and perform well in sports. But what do you do when your child has vision problems? A children’s eye exam can help your child’s optometrist diagnose vision problems and help them get the […]
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a very common vision disorder, especially in people younger than 20. Unfortunately, it’s also on the rise, affecting more and more people each year. The good news is, if you’ve been diagnosed with myopia, there are lots of ways to control and manage your symptoms to keep your eyes […]
Our eyesight is important. Every day, over 80% of what we perceive is through our sight. You may not notice just how important your visual health is until there is an issue. But what do you do if you are experiencing vision symptoms? The best thing you can do is book an appointment with your […]
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