Eye Conditions and Diseases

A young adult rubbing their eyes outside due to irritation from the common cold.

Can a Common Cold Affect Your Eyes?

Dealing with a runny nose, sneezing, and a scratchy throat during a cold is unpleasant enough. But what if you start noticing redness and eye irritation, too? The common cold, a problem many people face, can affect your whole body—including your eyes. Yes, a common cold can affect your eyes. It irritates the surrounding areas,…

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Eye Conditions and Diseases, Eye Disease, Pink Eye • April 1, 2025

What Is Commonly Misdiagnosed As Pink Eye?

When faced with red and irritated eyes, many people wonder if they have “pink eye” (known as conjunctivitis in medical speech). Yet the symptoms of pink eye often overlap with other eye conditions, such as styes, blepharitis, or even dry eyes. Sometimes, these conditions can be misdiagnosed as pink eye. It’s important to get an…

A close-up image of an eye with a cloudy lens.

Eye Conditions and Diseases • January 9, 2025

What Is the Difference Between Cataracts & Glaucoma?

Among the eye diseases that affect older adults, the most common include cataracts and glaucoma. While both can impact eyesight, they are very different conditions with distinct symptoms and treatments. In cataracts, the eye's lens becomes cloudy and in glaucoma, high eye pressure damages the optic nerve. Early detection through eye exams is the only…

An eye doctor explains glaucoma to their patient using a model of an eye.

Eye Conditions and Diseases • November 26, 2024

Is Glaucoma Hereditary?

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss in Canada. It often develops without noticeable symptoms and can go unnoticed until extensive damage occurs. There are many risk factors for glaucoma, and while it’s not always hereditary, having a close family member with the disease can increase your chances of developing it. If…

A close-up of an optometrist holding a variety of contact lenses in the palm of their hand.

Contact Lenses, Eye Conditions and Diseases • November 26, 2024

What Are the Best Contacts for Dry Eyes?

For those experiencing dry eyes, wearing contact lenses comfortably can be challenging, but not impossible. The key is finding a comfortable contact lens option suited for dry eyes. Our team has highlighted the best contact lenses for dry eyes: Alcon Dailies Total1 Acuvue Oasys 1-Day with Hydraluxe Technology Acuvue Oasys Max 1-Day Bausch & Lomb…

Alt Text: A person lying in a large bed with white bedding rubs their dry eyes as they wake up trying to clear their vision

Eye Care, Eye Conditions and Diseases • September 4, 2024

Why are My Eyes so Dry in the Morning?

Dry eyes in the morning can be uncomfortable, so it is important to mention your dry eyes to your optometrist at your next eye exam. Some common causes of dry eyes in the morning are: Producing poor quality tears or not enough tears Not being able to close your eyes when sleeping Allergies Medications Sleeping…

A female optometrist gesturing while testing a child's vision for astigmatism.

Eye Conditions and Diseases • August 2, 2024

Can Astigmatism Get Worse?

When you think about vision problems, nearsightedness and farsightedness likely come to mind. They’re common refractive errors known to affect your everyday vision. However, there are plenty of other conditions that also impact your vision. Astigmatism is an eye condition characterized by a misshapen cornea or lens, causing blurry and distorted vision. Astigmatism usually stays…

A woman sitting on her couch with her laptop on her lap, and she is also rubbing her eyes with her hand due to eye strain

Eye Care, Eye Conditions and Diseases • December 1, 2023

How Long Does Eye Strain Last?

Eye strain is a common problem that arises from the prolonged use of digital screens like smartphones, laptops, and other electronic devices. It's becoming more prevalent as we navigate this modern digital age and can affect people's lives adversely. Eye strain can cause discomfort, fatigue, headaches, and difficulty focusing. The duration of eye strain varies…

A comparison of a woman's healthy eye and a woman's visibly dry and red eye

Eye Care, Eye Conditions and Diseases • October 26, 2023

Can Dry Eyes Cause Blurry Vision?

Have you ever woken up with blurry vision and wondered why? It could be that your dry eyes are to blame. Dry eye is a common and often chronic condition. It’s characterized by decreased tear production and can result in symptoms such as blurred vision, burning eyes, heavy eyelids, redness, stringy mucus discharge, or a…

A young woman examines her eyes in the mirror due to eye twitching that won't stop.

Eye Care, Eye Conditions and Diseases • August 22, 2023

Eye Twitching During Pregnancy: What Does It Mean?

Pregnancy can bring a host of changes to your body ranging from aches and pains to increased appetite. One unexpected change that can occur during pregnancy is eye twitching. While it may feel alarming, eye twitching is harmless in most cases and tends to go away on its own. Eye twitching can be common in…

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