It’s inevitable; the cold weather can be hard on our bodies. Our bones may ache, our skin can get dry and flake, lips become chapped and eyes can become dry. As Canadians we have been able to just accept these things as “winter nuisances” and...
7 Facts To Why Your Child Needs an Eye Exam Parent’s Unable to See the Importance in Their Children’s Eye Health A recent survey conducted on behalf of the Canadian Association of Optometrists found that Ontario parents rank child eye health as one of their lowest health...
Learning about your family history and genetics is important for many aspects of your health; not just your eyes. However a common question is whether or not poor eyesight is a trait you can inherit from your family tree. A professional geneticist would most likely tell...
Finding the right glasses can be overwhelming. You step into any optometrist office or eye wear retailer and are immediately overwhelmed with the choices! Here are a few tips that can help you narrow your search to the perfect pair of glasses! FACE SHAPE It’s all about...
Are you tired of wearing glasses every single day? Well then laser eye surgery may become your best option to eliminate wearing glasses on a daily basis. Here are six ways to determine if laser eye surgery might be the best option for you! Fumbling every...
Our world is full of beautiful and amazing sights to see on a regular day. What about one of the most high profile and celebrated evenings across the world? You have to see it to believe it. Check out our top 5 picks of best...
Whether you have booked an eye exam for a routine check-up, or are visiting for a specific reason there are a few things you should expect from your appointment. Along with providing a clean, safe and comfortable environment, your optometrist should provide a caring service that...
If your child experiences any vision loss it will, of course, be a concern to you as a parent. All parents want their children to be nothing but happy and healthy. Detecting vision loss in young children is especially hard as not all signs and...
We all know there are endless benefits to getting your daily quota of water. Staying hydrated can reduce dry eyes, red eyes and even puffy eyelids. There is only one issue, that most of us can agree with…drinking plain water becomes very boring and unappealing....
Studies have suggested that about 80% of learning in school is done visually. This means that when children experience issues with their vision it could severely affect their development. Young kids will not be able to distinguish a problem on their own, this is why...
