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...
It is normal for humans to regularly wash their face, teeth, and body. This is considered part of our daily hygiene routines and we would feel strange without doing it but, have you ever thought about cleaning your eyelids? This small and seemingly insignificant part...
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...
Myopia, or in other words, nearsightedness, is a common eye condition in children. Myopia can lead to blurry vision, squinting, and headaches. If your child has been recently diagnosed with myopia by an optometrist, you might be wondering if you can prevent the eye condition...
Due to the technological advances of our age, ocular damage caused by blue light emissions has been a top concern for people who work primarily on screens. Blue light can be very damaging to your eyes, but thankfully, there are some things you can do...
Did you know germs can enter through your eyes? While not a novel idea, many people are still surprised to learn that the eyes can be an easy access point for germs. If you are curious to find out how to protect your eyes from...
Many studies concerning vision around the world shows that eyesight is quickly deteriorating. Not only is it deteriorating, but it is also deteriorating at a younger age, leaving more and more children to suffer with vision issues such as lazy eye, astigmatism, and myopia. This...
The thrill, the action and the effects are all reasons why children, teens and adults are choosing to spend their time playing video games. Although adults make up Canada’s majority of game players, over 90% of children between the ages of 6-17 years identified themselves...
Healthy eyesight is a key element to a child’s development and education. As parents, it is essential to monitor your child so that eye problems can be dealt with as soon as possible. There are many things you can do as a parent to ensure...
Eye Stye, also known as chalazion, is a clogged oil gland in the eyelid. It presents as an uncomfortable red bump at the edge of the eyelid. It can be caused by things such as touching your eye with unwashed hands, leaving on eye makeup,...
Now if you are confused by what the title says you are not alone. Hypertensive retinopathy is damage to the retina caused by high blood pressure. The retina is the layer of tissue on the back part of the eye, which is charge of changing light...
Vision is one of the most important senses that we have, yet it is often taken for granted. The eyes are delicate organs that require special care and attention, especially in children. Unlike adults, children’s eyes are still developing. Their eyes are more sensitive to...