Beach Tips Perfect for Contact Lens WearersA random day at the beach will require a little more caution from a contact lens wearer, as you'll be exposed to quite a lot of elements that could be harmful to your eyes. But don’t let that slow you down! Here are a few...
5 Factors to Consider When Choosing your First Pair of Glasses Wherever you go it's very likely you'll encounter countless people wearing corrective eyeglasses. And while this may seem like a fairly modern invention, eyewear and corrective eyeglasses have a long and...
Why Offer Children Myopia Control LensesAt Kodak Lens Vision Centres, we know that myopia is an epidemic. Myopia is a type of vision, which is commonly known as nearsightedness. Myopia is established when the point of focus is in front of the retina, making distant...
What you should know about Photokeratitis - Sun Damage and Snow Blindness ExplainedPhotokeratitis, also known as ultraviolet keratitis, is a painful but temporary affliction of the eye that develops after exposure to UV rays. Symptoms include severe eye pain, light...
What you should know about Vision TherapyFor people with certain eye conditions, vision therapy is a safe and effective treatment that can help improve vision. Our Optometrist, Dr. Kana shares how and what you should know about vision therapy. There are individuals...
Watery or Teary Eyes: Causes, Treatments, & When to Seek HelpWatery eyes are a common condition and most times, you should have nothing serious to worry about. However, if watery eyes persist or become a chronic problem especially if other symptoms are present...
Allergic ConjunctivitisDo your eyes feel itchier, puffier, and redder than ever this season? This year, experts have determined certain parts of Canada experienced an earlier start to pollen season, which is why we see an increase in reported airborne allergies like...
Myopia in ChildrenWhat you need to know about nearsightedness also known as myopia? Nearsightedness, or myopia, is a condition that has become one of the three leading causes of legal blindness in the world. Commonly beginning in childhood and progressing throughout...
Essential Nutrients to Maintaining Eye HealthWhat essential nutrients are good for eye health? When it comes to the best diet for maintaining your eyesight, emerging evidence shows diets rich in certain nutrients may be better than others at preventing two common...
What should you know about glaucoma? Did you know that glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in Canada? In fact, over 400,000 Canadians suffer from glaucoma every day. Glaucoma is sometimes called the "silent thief of sight", which often develops...
