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Eye Care, Myopia Management • April 30, 2021

Common Eye Problems in Infants, Toddlers, & Children

There are many different eye conditions someone can experience and many can emerge in childhood. They typically require an optometrist’s care and regular eye exams are important for diagnosing any potential problems. Learn more about common eye problems in infants, toddlers, and children below. Common Eye Problems in Children Refractive Errors Refractive errors are a…

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How to Stop Computer Vision Syndrome [Digital Eye Strain]

When was the last time you had a headache or heavy eyes at the end of a long day of work? Before you change your prescription, you should become familiar with the symptoms of computer vision syndrome (AKA digital eye strain). To protect your eyes from this common condition, it is important to understand the…

Eye Care, Myopia Management • March 4, 2021

Why Your Kids Should Play Outside (Even in the Winter)

Between the growing presence of digital entertainment, the cold winter weather, and the pandemic, our kids are spending more time inside than ever. In fact, one UK study found that today’s children spend approximately half as much time outside as their parents did when they were children. There are lots of reasons for this, and…

Myopia Management • March 3, 2021

What Causes High Myopia (Extreme Nearsightedness)?

Myopia is the world’s most common refractive error, affecting over 1.9 billion people on planet Earth. However, at least 70 million of those people suffer from an extreme form of the condition known as high myopia, which can cause additional health risks and more severe vision problems. What’s the difference between myopia and high myopia—and…

Contact Lenses, Myopia Management • January 10, 2020

Everything You Need to Know About Ortho-K

Ortho-k is an excellent treatment for anyone who doesn't like wearing glasses but isn't ready to commit to laser eye surgery. These specialty contact lenses are also an excellent method of myopia control, preventing kids' nearsightedness from getting significantly worse before they reach adulthood. Take a look at this helpful infographic for all of the…

Eye Care • December 27, 2019

Is Your Eye Makeup Hurting Your Eyes?

I recently came across a new study conducted in the UK that shows, according to a general public cross-section, sight is the most valued and highly regarded sense. This is something always suspected, but until now there has been little empirical evidence to support it. It goes without saying that sight is something all people…

Eye Care • December 27, 2019

How Do Your Eyes Change as You Age?

As you get older, your visual needs change. In addition to prescription adjustments, increasing age puts you at a higher risk of developing certain eye diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration. We recommend annual eye exams for patients of every age to track these changes and detect potential issues before they develop. Take a look…

Eye Care • November 26, 2019

Eyesight & Overall Health: What Your Eyes Can Say About Your Body

In the human body, there is only one organ more complex than our eyes: the brain. For many optometrists, that’s why we love what we do; we get the chance to work with a truly unique, interesting, and amazing structure. Across the eye care industry, the link between diabetes and vision has long been widely…

Eye Conditions and Diseases • May 25, 2017

Colour Vision Deficiency: Everything You Need to Know

Humans may not be unique in our ability to see colour, but we are unique in the depth of colour we see and the overall visual acuity we are afforded. Colour vision is an interesting thing, but perhaps what is most interesting about it is how different species see the world compared to us. Seeing…

Eye Conditions and Diseases • May 25, 2017

Presbyopia: Everything You Need to Know

Presbyopia, like myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, is a refractive error. However, unlike other refractive errors (explained more just below), presbyopia develops over time with age. Almost everyone will develop presbyopia at some point in their adult lives. In fact, more than 70% of Canadians wear corrective lenses (eyeglasses or contact lenses), and a good portion…

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