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 […]
Everyone talks about wearing makeup with dry skin, but have you ever thought about the challenges of wearing makeup with dry eyes? A huge number of cosmetic products are meant to be applied around your eyes, but some of these products contain ingredients that can also harm your eyes—especially if they’re already dry. This is […]
Cataracts are the clouding of the eye’s natural lens. They’re a normal part of aging and can cause blurry vision, difficulty seeing at night, and a general decrease in visual acuity. Cataract surgery is a common procedure used to treat cataracts. During the surgery, the cloudy lens is removed and replaced with an artificial one, […]
In our technologically advanced world, eyeglasses are no longer just about vision—or stylish frames. A common new function in some eyeglasses is their ability to block blue light. You can wear blue light glasses whenever you like, but they can be particularly helpful when you’re using screens for an extended period of time because many […]
A chalazion is a little red lump you notice on your eyelid. They’re not usually painful, but they can be a little uncomfortable to look at—and if they grow too large, they can start to affect your eye. But how do you get rid of a chalazion? Never try to remove a chalazion yourself. Your […]
If you’ve ever spent too much time at a computer or reading a book in low-light conditions, you may have felt a form of tiredness, strain, or discomfort in your eyes. Commonly called eye strain or eye fatigue, this feeling is caused by overworking the eyes for an extended period of time. But how long […]
Lazy eye, or amblyopia, is a common vision disorder caused by a communication error between the brain and the eye, leading to severe vision problems in 1 eye. While this condition affects millions of people, there is good news—lazy eye can be diagnosed and treated with the help of an optometrist. Lazy eye can be […]
Even if you can see clearly, you can develop eye problems. Family history can make you more at risk of eye diseases, making it essential to visit your optometrist regularly. One common eye disease is glaucoma, but is this condition hereditary? Glaucoma can be hereditary, depending on the type. The most common form of glaucoma, […]
Myopia or nearsightedness, as the name suggests, is when you can see close-up objects clearly. However, because the light entering the eye focuses before it reaches the retina instead of on it, objects farther away appear blurry. An estimated 30% of Canadians are myopic. Apart from the increase in numbers, myopia is also occurring at […]
The Purpose of Blinking Blinking is an essential part of eye health and function. Your eyelids protect your eyes from debris and spread nourishing tears across the surface of your eye. The average person blinks 15–20 times a minute. If you blink more than the average, that may be normal for you. But blinking more […]
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