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Why Do I Have Burning Eyes in the Morning? 

Waking up with burning eyes can be an uncomfortable and frustrating way to start your day. While occasional irritation may not be a cause for concern, persistent morning eye discomfort could indicate an underlying issue. Common causes of burning eyes in the morning include:   Dry eye syndrome—a lack of sufficient tear production overnight   Allergies—pollen,…
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What Are Screen Glasses?

We live in a world where digital devices are central to daily life, whether it’s working on a laptop, checking your smartphone, binge-watching a favourite show, or scrolling through social media. While technology has certainly made life more convenient, our eyes often pay the price. If you’ve ever experienced headaches, blurred vision, or dry, irritated…
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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,…

Presbyopia, Hyperopia, Myopia: What Are the Differences?

Eyesight is one of our most precious senses. Yet, for millions of Canadians, refractive errors like presbyopia, hyperopia, and myopia make seeing the world clearly a daily challenge. Presbyopia, hyperopia, and myopia each affect your vision differently by changing how light focuses on the retina. Myopia affects your distance vision, while presbyopia and hyperopia cause…
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How to Tell if Your Contact Lens Is Inside Out

Contact lenses should be convenient, not irritating. They’re designed to be a comfortable, effective answer to all kinds of vision problems. But whether you've worn contacts for years or are thinking about trying them for the first time, new lenses can be tricky. So how can you tell if a contact lens is inside out?…
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Can Dry Eye Cause Floaters?

Dry, irritated eyes can feel like a constant nuisance. Many people with dry eye syndrome also have symptoms such as discomfort, redness, and blurred vision. Some people may experience dry eyes with floaters—those tiny spots or squiggly lines that drift across your field of vision. However, floaters are a different visual concern and have no…
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Atropine Eye Drops for Myopia

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is more common than ever. If your child is living with myopia, you've likely wondered what solutions exist. Myopia control is a fantastic way to help manage your child's nearsightedness, and one option for treatment is simple: atropine eye drops. Atropine eye drops are used to relax your child's eye muscles. This…

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