Eye drops are a staple in many medicine cabinets, offering quick relief for ailments like dry eyes and redness. But could they be doing more harm than good in the long run? Eye drops can be both beneficial and potentially harmful depending on how they are used. While they can provide immediate relief for various […]
Amblyopia, commonly known as “lazy eye,” is a term that might sound familiar to many parents. This condition occurs when one eye does not develop proper vision, leading to poor visual acuity that cannot be corrected by glasses or contact lenses. In most cases, the brain favours the stronger eye, often ignoring or suppressing the […]
If you or someone you know is living with cataracts, it’s likely that at some point, the decision of whether to undergo cataract surgery will come up. While this may seem like a straightforward choice, there are several considerations associated with undergoing this type of procedure. This includes risks such as: Understanding these risks can […]
Laser surgery is a procedure which can help to change or fix certain vision issues. Your optometrist will be able to recommend if your corrective visual needs could be treated by laser surgery. If you decide that laser surgery is the route that you would like to go, you will need to be awake and […]
Odds are, you know someone who suffers from myopia. This common visual condition is becoming more common in North America, but most people are unaware of it. Myopia, or nearsightedness, is affecting an increasing number of children and adolescents. This condition causes the eyeball to be slightly longer than usual from front to back. Light […]
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