While most people know what an eye exam is, they may not know what to expect during their appointment. The tests your eye doctor performs during your eye exam help catch early signs of eye disease and assess your vision. What can you expect during your next eye exam? Continue reading to learn more about […]
Many eye problems can develop during childhood, making regular eye exams essential for protecting your child’s vision. When thinking of taking your child for an eye exam, when should they have their first? Continue reading to learn more about children’s eye exams, including why they’re essential and when your child should have their first exam. […]
You love the look of contact lenses and want to avoid carrying around your glasses whenever you can. There’s just one problem—dry eye disease. Dry eye disease is an eye condition that can bring discomfort and be stressful to deal with and manage. It occurs when your tears cannot provide enough lubrication for your eyes. […]
You’re noticing that your eyes are constantly dry and irritated. You can sense that something’s not quite right. You may be suffering from dry eye disease. Any issue with your eyes is always concerning. You can do everything right and visit your Optometrist consistently, and dry eye can still affect you. Now, you may know […]
Dry eye disease affects millions of Canadians, causing them to suffer from irritated eyes. Thankfully, your optometrist has many different ways to treat this condition and relieve your symptoms. One of these treatment methods is intense pulsed light therapy. How does intense pulsed light therapy work? Continue reading to learn more about this treatment, including […]
Dry eyes are more than an annoyance; they can damage the surface of your eye and lead to infections. If you have this condition, your eye doctor can recommend several treatments to help relieve your symptoms. One of these is radiofrequency treatment, but what is this? Continue reading to learn more about radiofrequency treatment, including […]
Have you grown tired of wearing contact lenses or eyeglasses every day — week in, week out? Ortho-k might be the solution that works best for you. Ortho-k is a treatment procedure for myopia that uses special contact lenses to temporarily change the curvature and shape of your cornea. If you are curious about what […]
Most of us spend too much time on digital devices. From working, to scrolling through social media, to catching up with friends, so much of what we do is done through a screen. A study found that the average Canadian spends 5 hours and 29 minutes on digital devices every day. If this sounds like […]
Dry eye disease can leave your eyes feeling dry, irritated, and sensitive. If you’ve experienced dry eye symptoms, you know just how uncomfortable it can be, so you’ve probably explored the treatment options available to you. If so, you may have come across LipiFlow. LipiFlow, also known as LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation System, is a specialized […]
Are your eyes dry, irritated and uncomfortable? You may be suffering from dry eye disease. Dry eye disease is a common eye condition that affects roughly 30% of Canadians. Dry eyes can be irritating and get in the way of everyday activities. Luckily, you don’t have to let dry eyes get in the way of […]
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