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Eye Care, Myopia Management • November 15, 2021

What Does Too Much Screen Time Do to Your Child’s Eyes?

We’re using digital screens more than ever before. But maintaining a healthy ocular system requires an understanding of how our eyes react to so much time with our devices. It’s likely your child is exposed to digital screens throughout their entire day at school and home. Understanding digital eye strain has become a part of…

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Do Eye Drops Relieve Dry Eye?

According to a recent survey, 90% of Albertans experience symptoms associated with dry eye. The burning, irritating sensation caused by dry eye can interfere with your workday and your after-work life. Many dry eye sufferers seek out eye drops as an easy way to relieve their symptoms. But, do eye drops really relieve dry eye?…

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Eye Care • October 13, 2021

10 Tips to Keep Your Child’s Eyes Healthy

One of the most significant roles for a parent is keeping their child safe from harm, and helping them grow and develop healthily. But how much do you know about protecting your little one’s eyes? Children’s visual health is an important piece of their development, especially when they hit their school years. Roughly 80% of…

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Eye Care, Eye Conditions and Diseases • July 26, 2021

Dry Eye from Allergies: Causes, Treatment, & More

When you have dry eyes, how do you know what is causing them? The symptoms of dry eyes are similar to allergic conjunctivitis, a form of eye inflammation caused by allergies. These conditions have similar symptoms, but they have different causes and require different treatments. If you have allergies and experience dry eyes, what is…

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Eye Care • July 13, 2021

How Your Baby’s Vision Develops [Infants 0-12 Months]

Your baby is constantly growing and changing. From taking their first steps to learning their first words, your baby is rapidly developing, and their visual system is no different. Your child’s visual development is important for their eye health and plays a large role in their mental and physical development. A healthy visual system allows…

Contact Lenses, Myopia Management • June 22, 2021

How Do Misight Contact Lenses Work?

Misight contact lenses are used to slow myopic progression in children and adults. Myopia, or nearsightedness, is becoming more common, and often presents in childhood and adolescence. But don’t worry, there are numerous treatment options available, and the condition can easily be treated through the use of Misight contact lenses. At Vivid Eye Care we…

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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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Eye Care, Eye Conditions and Diseases • April 9, 2021

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…

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