If you’ve ever noticed a gritty and burning sensation, almost as if there’s a piece of sand trapped underneath your eyelid, you likely had dry eye disease. This is an extremely common eye condition that can cause symptoms ranging from discomfort to blurry vision, and while it’s treatable, it affects millions of people every day. […]
Vision health plays an important role in your overall well-being, particularly for growing children. Regular eye exams are crucial for maintaining clear and comfortable eyesight. However, vision therapy, a treatment plan of exercises that helps to improve the visual system, can also contribute to long term vision health. Unlike coverage for eye exams, OHIP (Ontario […]
If your eyes have ever felt like they were burning or like there’s a piece of sand trapped under your eyelid, you may have been experiencing dry eye disease. Dry eye symptoms can be common, but they can also be very treatable with dry eye therapy. Dry eye therapy may include at-home solutions like eye […]
The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) is a provincial health insurance program that provides coverage for essential medical services to Ontario residents. It aims to provide residents access to necessary medical care, including hospital visits, doctor’s appointments, and some specialized services. However, it’s important to note that OHIP does not cover all medical expenses. When […]
Concussions can be devastating for those who suffer from them, particularly for athletes who just want to get back into the game. You want to be on the field, for sure, but concussions aren’t something to shrug off. Although you may be familiar with the symptoms of a concussion, like headaches and dizziness, you may […]
For millions of Canadians, dry eye disease can be a source of pain and irritation. With that many people suffering from this common condition, if you don’t have it yourself, you likely know someone in your family who does. Dry eye can affect people differently, and blurriness could be a sign you should start looking […]
Taking care of your eyes is important, and part of that involves regular eye exams. But how often should you get an eye exam? Adults and seniors should have an eye exam every 12 to 24 months. Preschool children should have one eye exam between 2 and 5 years, and school-aged children should have annual […]
Whether basking in the summer sun or driving through the winter rush hour on your way home, excessive UV ray exposure can increase your risk of several eye conditions and diseases—some of which may contribute to vision loss. As such, many of us turn to sunglasses to protect our vision during these particularly bright days. […]
In today’s digital age, we’re more exposed to blue light than ever, which can severely impact our sleep. Your eyes are complex and sensitive to this wavelength, but you can help avoid some of the issues caused by blue light with a pair of blue light glasses. You can wear blue light glasses whenever you’d […]
Dry eye disease (DED) is a common eye condition affecting millions worldwide. It’s characterized by symptoms such as dryness, itching, redness, and a gritty feeling in the eyes. While various treatments are available, intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy is a promising and relatively new option. IPL uses pulses of high-intensity light to target and treat […]
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