Category: Eye Health

If you’ve noticed small yellowish growths in your eyes or raised bumps on your eye surface, you may be experiencing a pinguecula or pterygium. It’s vital to understand that while these growths are commonly harmless, monitoring them to ensure they don’t become a problem down the road is essential.  Pingueculas and pterygiums are both non-cancerous,…

How to Relieve Eye Strain Eye strain can affect your eye health, leading to dry eyes, headaches, blurry vision, and other irritating symptoms. Many people assume eye strain is a normal part of life with how common these symptoms are. However, you can relieve or prevent these symptoms by changing your habits and lifestyle.  Continue…

When you think of tired eyes, the first thing you might think of is lack of sleep. Though that can be a contributing factor, there are many other potential reasons your eyes feel so tired. Tired eyes feel uncomfortable, but the good news is it usually doesn't lead to serious vision problems. Resting your eyes…

Many people search for ways to enhance their lash line, with false lashes or eyelash extensions being popular choices. If you’re interested in eyelash extensions or false lashes, you should know about their associated risks. While longer and fuller lashes can look great, you may end up needing to visit your optometrist for an evaluation…

It may come as a surprise, but the same medication used to treat glaucoma can help your eyelashes look more noticeable. If your doctor writes you a prescription for this medication, you can enjoy longer and thicker lashes.  Eyelash serum can help you grow your eyelashes, but how do you use it? Continue reading to…

How High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Levels Can Hurt Your Eyes Your eye is a complex piece of biological machinery. Were you able to see inside it, you would see a whole network of retinal cells, nerves, blood vessels. Your DNA automatically codes each part of your eye to work in harmony to give you…

By Dr. Rakesh Tailor, ODThe space in the back part of the eye, behind the inner crystalline lens, is filled with a gelatin-like substance known as the vitreous, also called the vitreous humour. The vitreous makes up about 80 per cent of the volume of the eye and helps it keep its normal, round shape.…

A brief guide to lattice degeneration Lattice degeneration is a relatively common condition affecting about 10% of the Canadian population. Don’t be surprised if you’ve never heard of it. There are no distinct symptoms associated with lattice degeneration—only if complications arise. A yearly eye exam by one of our optometrists at our three Calgary eye clinics is about the…