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Eye Conditions • May 30, 2023

Retinal Detachments & Their Relation to Eye Flashes & Floaters

Experiencing objects floating in our vision, or the sudden appearance of lights, can be alarming. With that being said, these occurrences are usually harmless. The sensation of floating specs, dots, or lines in your vision are called floaters. The sudden appearance of flashing lights are called flashes. What are Flashes & Floaters in Eyes? Although…

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Eye Health Articles • May 30, 2023

Understanding Refractive Errors & How to Treat Them

Despite being so small, our eyes are powerful machines. If your vision is blurry or fuzzy and you or your child come in for an eye exam, there’s a good chance you’ll discover you have a refractive error. A refractive error is a broad category of conditions in which the eye cannot clearly focus light,…

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Why Am I Waking Up With Dry Eyes?

Many Canadians struggle with dry eyes, and when you live in a dry climate, dry eyes can feel inescapable. Starting your day with dry eyes can set the wrong tone, especially when your symptoms make it difficult to put in your contact lenses, do your makeup, or comfortably work with screens throughout the day. You…

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Eye Conditions, Eye Exams • May 10, 2023

Is Glaucoma Hereditary?

An eye disease like glaucoma can affect anyone. Still, risk factors such as genetics and age can increase your chances of developing it. Plus, it typically presents with very few symptoms in the early stages—depending on which type develops. This is one of the many reasons that it is so important to get regular comprehensive…

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Dry Eye • May 10, 2023

Is Your Eye Redness from Allergies or Dry Eye?

Eye allergies and dry eyes are 2 conditions that affect many Canadians at some point in their lives. Both these conditions can present with red eyes, along with other uncomfortable symptoms, which we will discuss below. Red eyes alone are not typically enough to determine which condition is affecting your eyes, but taking other symptoms…

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Contact Lenses • February 22, 2023

Do Contact Lenses Dry Your Eyes

An alternative to eyeglasses, contact lenses are almost invisible, provide unobstructed vision, and can be worn once and thrown away (disposables). However, a common complaint from contact lens wear is dry eyes. Contact lenses can cause dry eyes—about half of all contact lens wearers develop contact lens-related dry eyes. For visual clarity and comfort, we…

A boy is wearing blue light-blocking glasses while using a computer laptop during his online class.

Eye Conditions, Eye Strain, Eyeglasses • February 22, 2023

Does My Kid Need Blue Light Glasses?

With screen time on the rise, many people are struggling with digital eye strain. This is an increasingly prevalent problem for children as well, with many schools adopting online learning, and laptops and phones used for entertainment. One of the most prominent problems with more screen time is our increased exposure to blue light —…

A young woman is wearing polarized sunglasses while enjoying the outdoors during winter.A young lady is wearing polarized sunglasses while enjoying the outdoors during winter.

Eyeglasses, Sunglasses • December 20, 2022

Winter Sunglasses: Protect your Eyes as the Seasons Change

Wearing sunglasses in summer makes sense. But as we transition into winter, the sun’s UV rays are still shining and can cause damage to your eyes. Sunglasses are an accessory that can be worn year-round to protect your eyes from UV rays and glare. Comprehensive eye exams are also essential to help protect your eyes…

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Vision Therapy • October 25, 2022

When is it Too Late to Treat Lazy Eye?

Managing Lazy Eye Lazy eye is an eye condition many people have heard of but may not completely understand. A lazy eye isn’t “lazy,” but weaker than the other eye. This eye condition commonly appears in early childhood but can develop in adults. Although treating lazy eye in childhood offers the best possible outcome for…

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Eye Exams, Eye Health Articles • August 22, 2022

When Should Children Have Their First Eye Exam

Learning at school is heavily done through visual tools. Because of this, vision problems can play a significant role in learning problems. It’s important to book your child's eye exam to detect early vision issues, such as myopia. Most vision problems do not have easily recognizable symptoms, and the signs presented can be confused with…