Do you always find that the centre of your field of vision appears blurry? Perhaps you struggle with identifying faces, or properly identifying shapes or colours. If this sounds familiar, you may be suffering from macular degeneration: an eye condition that deteriorates your central vision,...
When choosing between wearing contact lenses or glasses, your first concern is likely your appearance. Wearing glasses can be polarizing; while some people see them as an extension of their personality or styles, others would prefer to never be seen wearing them. Glasses are available...
Over the past couple years, eye fatigue has become an increasingly common ailment. Luckily, while it can be uncomfortable, eye fatigue is not a serious eye condition, and can be treated mainly with lifestyle changes. But how do you know if your eyes are fatigued?...
As you age, your vision naturally changes. You may notice that it becomes more difficult to focus on objects that are close to you, such as reading or detailed close work—even if you have never had trouble with your vision before! Difficulty focusing on close...
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...
The spring season is the perfect time to renew your active lifestyle; warmer weather and longer days make it easier to spend time outdoors, increasing activity levels. Living an active lifestyle can help improve your overall health… but did you know that it can also...
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...
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...
Retinal Detachment Retinal Detachment occurs when a thin layer of tissue (the retina) detaches from the back of the eye. This is an emergency situation and should be treated as soon as possible. Retinal Detachment is painless, so it may be difficult to determine if you have...
Glaucoma is an eye condition caused by damage to the optic nerve, which carriers visual information to the brain. This is often caused by high pressure in the eye and can lead to severe visual impairment if left untreated. Although glaucoma is usually seen in mature...
