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Refusing to Read: Latent Hyperopia, A common cause of Lazy Eye (Amblyopia) in kids.

Signs and Symptoms Headaches Intermittent blurry vision, near and far Fatigue (ocular and mental) Avoiding reading Delayed learning (reading and generally) Crossed Eyes (Strabismus) Clumsiness Overview Hyperopia or hypermetropia, more commonly known as farsightedness, is a common form of Glasses Prescription and is found in about a quarter of adults. This is the case when it is easier to […]

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Adjusting to Contact Lenses

Normal or Not? Here Are 6 Things You May Experience While Adjusting to Contact Lenses For nearly 135 million people worldwide, contact lenses provide precise, comfortable vision correction. Removable lens options provide both teenagers and adults natural-looking, low-maintenance control over their vision. Each year, contact lenses improve, making them more practical and economical for more people. Whether […]

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Can Myopia Improve With Age?

Yearly comprehensive eye exams can help your optometrist assess your child’s overall eye health and check for any signs of eye conditions.  One of the most common eye conditions we diagnose in children is myopia. If your child has been diagnosed with myopia, you probably have questions like: “Does Myopia get better as my child ages?” or “What can I […]

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Can Dry Eye Cause Headaches?

If you’ve ever experienced dry eyes, you know how irritating the symptoms can be. Your eyes might feel dry, uncomfortable, or even feel as if something is stuck in them. Sometimes, you may notice that you experience headaches and dry eyes at the same time.  Both dry eyes and headaches are common conditions that affect many Canadians. Sometimes, […]

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Can the Increase of Nearsightedness (Myopia) Be Controlled?

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common visual condition that is on the rise worldwide. Some estimates suggest that over 50% of the world’s population will have myopia by 2050. While myopia cannot be cured, it’s essential to manage and control it to prevent worse eye issues from appearing later in life. We’ll dive into some myopia […]

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The Best Eye Drops for Dry Eye

There are several treatments for dry eye disease. Perhaps the easiest way to treat dry eye disease is with eye drops. While eye drops might be the easiest to use, there are many different types and they help in different ways. Looking at all the available products might be confusing, but we’re here to help. Read on and […]

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How to Choose Medical Safety Glasses

If you work in the medical field, a standard pair of frames and lenses simply won’t be enough to protect your eyes effectively—especially against COVID-19. For that, you’ll need a pair of high-quality medical safety glasses. Before you can choose the right medical safety glasses, you’ll have to know more about how they differ from regular […]

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