For about 30% of Canadians, dry eyes are a near-constant irritation. They can happen because the eyes don’t create enough tears or because an imbalance in the tear film causes tears to evaporate too quickly. Whatever the reason, if you’re the one dealing with dry eyes, you probably just want relief. Fortunately, there are options […]
Eye Health & Clogged Meibomian Glands There are many components of your eyes crucial to supporting healthy vision. For example, when dry eye is causing irritating symptoms, clogged meibomian glands may be the problem. Multiple therapies and treatments are available to improve dry eye, but what can help unclog your eyelid glands? What Is Meibomian […]
Eyeglasses: Bad to Wear Different Prescription Glasses? Eyeglasses have been essential for vision correction for centuries. Although seeing more clearly is their primary purpose, glasses frames can also be a fashion statement. You may have multiple pairs to show off your collection of frames or a favourite pair with your signature look. Generally, when you […]
Fundus photography, or a picture of the inside of the eye, is an important part of your comprehensive eye examination. The camera used is designed to allow high-resolution photography of the retina and the optic nerve. Although the optometrist is able to view these structures of the eye with a microscope and lens during […]
Regular eye exams are an essential part of keeping your eyes healthy, but one of the most common questions we’re asked is, “Will I be able to drive after my eye exam?” The short and sweet answer? It depends. We personalize our eye exam process to meet our patient’s individual needs, and in some cases, […]
Dry eye symptoms can be uncomfortable at best and, at worst, excruciating. Over 11 million Canadians suffer dry eye symptoms, but seeking treatment can be hard when you don’t know what you’re experiencing. Understanding how dry eye occurs, the symptoms to watch for, and how to prevent dry eye from developing or getting worse is […]
If you wear glasses or contact lenses, you’ve probably considered buying prescription sunglasses at some point in time. But that lingering question in your mind always stops you: “Are prescription sunglasses worth it for me?” The answer isn’t quite as simple as “yes” or “no” because there are many factors that play into whether or […]
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