Is it always harder to see at near from age 40 and up? […]
What is Presbyopia?
The Eye Care Team: Opticians, Optometrists, Ophthalmologists
Your eyes are complex and deserve the best care possible. As an optometrist I have the privilege to be part of a team that ensures your eyes are healthy long-term. Have you been assessed by the whole team? Our role as your optometrist is to provide primary eye care. An annual exam is recommended to […]
OHIP on Eyecare come September
To our patients Beginning September 1st, 2021, OHIP covered eye exams may disappear. This affects Ontarians ages 19 and below, 65 and above, as well as those with specific conditions such as glaucoma or diabetes. For 30 years, eye care in Ontario has been chronically underfunded by the Ontario government. With the increase of inflation […]
My $8 Sunglasses say 100% UV protection: Is This a Myth or Fact?
Are $8 sunglasses true to its UV protection? […]
Myth: My Contact Lenses Must be Healthy if I See Clearly
With many people noticing foggy glasses with each exhale, contact lenses have become a popular alternative. Purchasing contact lenses online has become a popular and convenient way to see clearly without leaving the house. Unfortunately there are many risks to consumers that they may not be aware of. A contact lens is a medical device […]
Is This Pandemic Making Your Eyes Dry?
You’re not alone. This season of social distancing has affected Canadians in many unlikely ways. As an optometrist I have noticed an increase in a particular chief complaint. “My eyes are always dry and I have to keep blinking” What has changed during this pandemic that may have caused this? Here are just some of […]
How Does Concussion Affect Balance?
vision therapy and vestibular therapy for concussion treatment […]
Orthokeratology for Myopia Control, is it useful?
Is Orthok useful for myopia? […]
What are the Two Most Common Eye Care Concerns During COVID?
What are the two most common problems in eye care during COVID? Myopia getting worse. Last week I heard a case of a child at age 4 having -5.00 myopia. We are seeing myopia start in children as young as 4 years old now (as opposed to 10 year-olds ~30 years ago, and 6 year-olds […]
What’s an Ocular Stroke?
What’s an ocular stroke? We had a case of ocular stroke in our office just yesterday. Someone in her early 60s came in just for a routine eye exam, but during a check of her retina, our doctor found out that she had suffered an ocular stroke. The back of her left eye was bleeding […]
