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How Does Astigmatism Affect Night Driving?

Night driving presents unique challenges for everyone, but for those with astigmatism, it can feel particularly challenging. The added complexity of reduced visibility and glare from lights often amplifies the effects of astigmatism, making nighttime journeys less comfortable even if you’re wearing glasses or contact lenses. Astigmatism affects night driving by distorting lights and reducing…
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Customizing Frames & Glasses

Eyewear has come a long way. What was once a purely functional aid is now an essential blend of style and practicality. From correcting vision to making a bold fashion statement, your glasses and lenses should do it all. But there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Customizing your frames and lenses means you can enjoy improved vision…
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How to Read Your Eye Prescription

After an eye exam, you may receive a prescription filled with numbers and abbreviations that seem confusing. To read your eye prescription, start by understanding the key components, such as sphere (SPH), cylinder (CYL), axis, and pupillary distance (PD), which detail the corrections needed for your vision.  Annual eye exams are an important part of…
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What is Ortho-K?

Glasses and contacts are the most popular ways to correct vision, but not everyone is thrilled to wear them or finds them appropriate for their lifestyle. Meanwhile, refractive surgeries can permanently improve vision but aren’t suitable for everyone. Ortho-k lenses bridge this gap by offering a non-invasive, middle ground for vision improvement. Similar to how…
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How to Tell If Your Glasses Fit?

Glasses are an essential tool for better vision. They're also a fashion statement and a part of daily life for eyeglass wearers. Glasses should sit comfortably on your nose and behind the ears and provide vision clarity without symptoms such as eye strain or headaches. If you’re struggling to keep your glasses from slipping or…
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How Can a Concussion Affect Your Vision?

Concussions are serious injuries that can disrupt the normal functioning of the brain. They occur when a blow to the head or body causes the brain to rapidly move back and forth, striking the inside of the skull. This movement can affect brain function and lead to a variety of symptoms. Some ways that a…
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Can Your Vision Cause Motion Sickness?

Motion sickness affects people of all ages. While it’s often associated with travel, like car rides, flights, or boat trips, vision impairments or disruptions are sometimes at the root of the problem. Vision problems can cause motion sickness by disrupting the processing of visual information, leading to a mismatch between what is seen and how…
A person uses their finger to place a prescription contact lens into their eye to help control their myopia.

Can I Wear Contact Lenses If I Have Myopia?

Myopia, also called nearsightedness, is an eye condition where you can see objects close up clearly but have trouble seeing objects far away. Myopia is on the rise in Canada, with as many as 28% of Canadian children developing myopia after the age of 11.  While it cannot be reversed, myopia can be controlled in…
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Can Wrong Prescription Glasses Cause Headaches?

When it comes to vision correction, the right prescription glasses can make all the difference in your daily comfort and overall quality of life. But what happens when your prescription is off? Can wrong prescription glasses cause headaches?  The short answer is yes, the wrong prescription can cause headaches. In this blog, we'll explore why…

Why Is It Important to Address Myopia in Children?

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common vision condition that affects a significant number of children worldwide. It is characterized by difficulty in seeing distant objects clearly, while close objects remain in focus.  As the prevalence of myopia continues to rise, particularly among school-aged children, it becomes increasingly important for parents and guardians to understand the…

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We offer a curated selection of high-fashion eyewear and advanced lenses tailored to your needs. 

Our eyewear staff provide personalized service, including custom design and engraving for our Lindberg collection, as well as custom fitting and nose pad adjustments for plastic frames (see our Instagram for a look).

Find the perfect blend of style and function at Dr. Zargar Eyecare.

Brands We Carry

We offer a curated selection of high-fashion eyewear and advanced lenses tailored to your needs. 

Our eyewear staff provide personalized service, including custom design and engraving for our Lindberg collection, as well as custom fitting and nose pad adjustments for plastic frames (see our Instagram for a look).

Find the perfect blend of style and function at Zargar Eyecare.

  • Lindberg
  • Gucci
  • Dior
  • Tom Ford
  • Silhouette
  • Ray-Ban
  • Ray-Ban Kids
  • Oakley
  • Oakley Kids
  • Maui Jim
  • Face A Face
  • Montblanc
  • YSL
  • Bottega Veneta
  • Lindberg
  • Gucci
  • Dior
  • Tom Ford
  • Silhouette
  • Ray-Ban
  • Ray-Ban Kids
  • Oakley
  • Oakley Kids
  • Maui Jim
  • Face A Face
  • Montblanc
  • YSL
  • Bottega Veneta
  • Lindberg
  • Gucci
  • Dior
  • Tom Ford
  • Silhouette
  • Ray-Ban
  • Ray-Ban Kids
  • Oakley
  • Oakley Kids
  • Maui Jim
  • Face A Face
  • Montblanc
  • YSL
  • Bottega Veneta

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