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 […]
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 […]
When it comes to contact lenses, it’s important to know when they need to be replaced. Wearing expired contact lenses can cause serious eye infections and other health risks. That’s why it’s important to understand how to properly care for your contacts and when to get new contact lenses. Contact lenses do expire, and the […]
Macular degeneration, commonly called age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is a common eye condition that typically develops in your senior years. As this condition progresses, it can lead to the loss of your clear central vision, making it essential to visit your optometrist for eye exams regularly. But what are the early warning signs of this […]
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 […]
Dealing with dry eyes can be extremely frustrating. That gritty, burning, or sandy sensation on your eyes can be irritating and uncomfortable while affecting all aspects of your day-to-day life. This condition is more common than most people think, and fortunately there are many ways to help treat dry eye syndrome. Aside from regular visits […]
Nearsightedness and farsightedness are common refractive errors affecting people of all ages. Nearsightedness is a condition where a person can see nearby objects clearly, but distant objects appear blurry. Farsightedness is the opposite, where a person can see distant objects clearly, but nearby objects appear blurry. When detected early, myopia control is an effective method […]
Waking up with a gritty, burning sensation in the eye is a surefire way to make a morning more difficult than it has to be. If you experience this most morning, you’re probably dealing with dry eye syndrome. Dry eye syndrome, also known as dry eye disease or simply dry eye, can cause discomfort and […]
Our eyes are one of our most important features, allowing us to see and perceive the world around us. But what many people might not recognize is how directly our vision is linked to our ability to learn. As a result, vision problems can significantly impact a child’s learning potential, making it difficult to read, […]
Find amazing vision solutions and book your appointment today!
