Allergic Conjunctivitis

Allergic Conjunctivitis

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 Children

Myopia in Children

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 Health

Essential Nutrients to Maintaining Eye Health

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?

What should you know about glaucoma?

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...

Why get annual eye check ups?

Why get annual eye check ups?

Why get annual eye check ups? Your annual eye exam conducted by a Doctor of Optometry is an important part of your health regimen for many reasons. The annual eye exam will look at your entire eye and visual system, which is often compared to a physical for your eye...

Feeling more Eye Strain at Home?

Feeling more Eye Strain at Home?

Are you Feeling more Eye Strain at Home? Worldwide people have been confined to their homes during the current pandemic and with that screen time for families has skyrocketed. Parents and kids are attending work and classes online using Zoom or Google Hangouts. Video...

Point of Wear Measurements

Point of Wear Measurements

Point of Wear Measurements   If you want to experience a higher level of differentiation in your eye care needs then you need to trust the expertise of an eye care professional. You will recognize the in store difference and experience when an eye care...

Poor Vision Affects Child Development

Poor Vision Affects Child Development

Poor Vision Affects Child DevelopmentWe’ve heard it before; an undetected vision or eye health problem can affect a child’s academic performance. However, you might not have heard it can also affect a child’s behaviour and social skills. “Most parents and guardians...