Often, we fail to recognize the eye as an organ that needs regular maintenance. However, the eye is in fact an extremely fragile part of our body, and can be easily damaged without proper care. At every age, it is important to regularly monitor the...
Have you ever heard random facts about your eyes that made you question their health? Have you been told by family and friends that certain things will hurt or benefit your eyes…but their advice just doesn’t make sense? What you are hearing may in fact...
As the popularity of work from home continues, many of us have not fully considered the toll it has taken on our eyesight as we spend more time than ever using screens and devices. The eye is a delicate organ that often gets left behind...
Winter in Canada means the arrival of frigid temperatures and extreme weather. It’s also a season that brings with it an increased susceptibility to dry eyes. Dry eyes can cause irritation to varying degrees, including redness, itchiness, light sensitivity, and blurry vision, among other symptoms....
Has your child’s most recent visit to the optometrist revealed that they need to wear glasses? No matter the age of your child, the switch to wearing glasses can be a difficult transition. It is important to help children become more comfortable in their new...
While the winter season means colder weather and shorter days, the season also brings with it the fun of winter sports and activities. Snowy weather means days spent making snowmen, tobogganing, or hitting the slopes, and it is important that fun does not get in...
Retinal detachment is a serious condition that occurs when the thin layer of tissue called the retina; detaches from the back of the eye. If left untreated, a retinal detachment can lead to permanent loss of vision; but if treated in a timely manner then...
If you are a full-time glasses-wearer, contact lenses can change your life, allowing you more flexibility in your day-to-day activities. Last week, we went over some tips to insert contact lenses, helping you to begin using contact lenses confidently and comfortably. However, there is more to...
If you are a full-time glasses-wearer, you may have considered switching to contact lenses. Contact lenses can give you the freedom of clear vision glasses-free, allow you to more easily participate in sports or rigorous activity, or even allow you to simply change your appearance. However,...
The autumn season brings with it a myriad of activities, from completing yard work, to donning costumes for Halloween, to the beginning of the winter sports season. With so many things to do, it is important to be aware of how your favourite fall pass-times...
