Many Canadians have been opting for laser vision correction to eliminate a dependence on their eyeglasses or contact lenses. And like the majority of medical procedures, laser vision correction will provide benefits, while posing some risks. Mostly, it’s a procedure to correct “refractive” vision issues like hyperopia (far-sighted); myopia (near-sighted); and astigmatism (distorted vision). But recently, its been used to […]
How Technology is Hurting Your Eyes and What You Can Do About It
On average, American adults stare at digital screens for 444 minutes or 7.4 hours per day. This number could be broken down into 147 minutes of watching TV, 103 minutes in front of a computer, 43 minutes playing with tablet, and 151 minutes using a smartphone. Canada ranks no better, spending up to 376 hours on […]
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Suffering from Digital Eye Strain?
Have you been staring non-stop at your screen? Are you working long hours on your computer or frequently reading books on your tablet? Or, have you been playing video games frequently? Many parts of our day revolve around technology, and it is straining our eyes. Most people have wondered how to overcome the slight eye […]
The Shelf Life of Contact Lenses
The idea of contact lenses has been around since Leonardo Da Vinci proposed a similar idea in the early 16th century. The first device that we would consider a contact lens by today’s standards was a small ocular lens created by a German glassblower that was fitted to a patient in late 19th century Germany. Since then, […]
Why Your Children Need a Comprehensive Eye Examination
We rely on our vision for almost everything in our daily lives, and proper eye care is crucial for overall health, especially when it comes to children. An eye examination for your children can disclose much more to their optometrist than simply what their prescription is. Your optometrist is a highly trained medical professional who […]
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How often should eye exams be performed?
The traditional eye exams that so many of us got used to are now history. Today, eye exams are performed with advanced, high tech equipment, and with computerized diagnostic tools. One could say that modern eye exams are actually more important than in previous years. This is because state-of-the-art diagnostics can detect and diagnose much more accurately than before. In fact, […]
The main difference between an optician, optometrist and ophthalmologist
Maintaining healthy eyesight is a responsibility AND a necessity, and it depends very much on visiting the right eye care professional. Every patient has different needs, and depending on the need, there’s a time for an optician, an optometrist or an ophthalmologist. Each practitioner plays an important part in eye care, and each has a […]
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The best optometrist is the optometrist you choose
In Ontario, the Doctor of Optometry assesses, diagnoses and treats eye diseases and disorders. It’s therefore vital to choose an optometrist that will best suit your needs. Today, optometrists make use of high-tech equipment and computerized instruments to accurately assess eye health and diagnose potential problems. With their in-depth experience and expertise, optometrists decide on […]
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A full service optometric clinic is for the entire family
Many of us don’t give enough attention to personal eye care. It’s a mistake, because our eyes and eyesight are just as important to general health as the rest of our body. And when it comes to the family, it’s an absolute necessity to “keep an eye” on any relevant symptoms and signs, before they […]
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Eye health for the over-50s
By nature, eyesight will change with age. And depending on a number of variables, change will vary with each individual. With age, the ability of the eyes to focus and refocus becomes more difficult. What was once easy to see at age 25 (both far away and close up) may not be so easy at age […]
