Are $8 sunglasses true to its UV protection? […]
My $8 Sunglasses say 100% UV protection: Is This a Myth or Fact?
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 […]
Does Stress Affect Vision?
In the last two weeks, I have seen a few strange cases. There was that the young adult that blanked out with -4.75 contacts. I knew she overworked at the computer, so I refitted her with -4.50 contacts. She was seeing well again at near and for far. Then she came back two weeks after […]
Tips for Better Night Driving
Tips for Better Night Driving: As it gets darker faster at night, it’s good to make sure that you are seeing clear, comfortably, and consistently for driving.Make sure that,1. Your glasses prescriptions are up to date for driving on the road.2. The lens coating is not coming off or scratched, get better lens coating if […]
Myopia Progression Questions Answered
myopia is starting earlier, at age six, how do we stop the progression? can it be stopped? […]
