It is widely known that smoking affects the health of our bodies. In particular, smoking increases your chances of developing many forms of cancer, with lung cancer being the most notable. If smoking causes severe health issues, does it affect eye health as well? The short...
As we head into the summer season, you may be excited to work on your yard or garden. However, it is important to keep your eye safety in mind as you complete your tasks. While it may seem like a very simple task, gardening can...
Do you regularly wear contact lenses in your daily life? If so, you might think it is normal to wear your contact lenses while swimming. However, although it might seem convenient to wear your contact lenses in the pool, there are many risks that come...
During the day, your eyes process all sorts of visual imagery! But while people spend a significant amount of time awake, most individuals also sleep around 2920 hours per year. So, you might be wondering, what do your eyes do when you sleep? If you...
Wearing makeup is a great way to enhance your natural features, and many people apply eye makeup to make their eyes pop! While makeup use varies by individual—some wear it daily, some only on special occasions—one thing remains constant: to keep your eyes healthy, it...
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...
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...
