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...
As children develop, maintaining the health of their eyes is necessary for improving their learning, social interactions, and so much more! Examining and diagnosing eye conditions in children is important, so that essential treatment can be prescribed immediately. If problems are left untreated, the child...
Myopia is described as nearsightedness. If you can see objects close-by, but cannot see distant objects, then you might be suffering from myopia. While you might recognize signs and symptoms of myopia in yourself, you might miss similar signs in children. To learn about 5...
Do you find that your vision has become blurry or that you are seeing double in the same eye? Has it become harder to see in dim light or at night? If so, you might be suffering from cataracts. A cataract is when the lens...
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...
