If you’ve ever felt a burning or stinging sensation in your eyes while going about daily tasks, you may have experienced dry eye disease. It’s one of the most common eye conditions and can affect nearly anyone. So, what can you do? The first step to any treatment is uncovering the cause. A dry eye […]
In case you’re not familiar, diabetes is a condition where your body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or can’t effectively use the insulin it does produce. This leads to high blood sugar levels, which can cause many of health problems if left unchecked. This includes your eyes. Unfortunately, many of the most common diabetic eye […]
We live in a digital world, from television and phones to computers and tablets, it’s almost impossible to go a day without looking at a screen. Many people notice this is causing digital eye strain, which causes tired eyes, headaches, blurry vision, and more. Computer glasses can help reduce these symptoms. Computer glasses often need […]
We often take our eyes for granted, don’t we? But when something like a sudden sharp pain in one or both eyes occurs, you shouldn’t ignore it. In some cases, sudden eye pain could be a sign you need emergency eye care. The conditions that can cause sudden, sharp eye pain include: Many of these […]
When you think about an eye exam, you might be expecting to get a new pair of glasses or a new prescription for contacts. While that’s definitely an important part of the exam, there’s a lot more that happens during an eye exam, including specific tests for your overall ocular health and well-being. For example, […]
Have you found yourself squinting at fine print more as you get older or holding your book a little further away, or wanting more light to see fine print? You might be dealing with presbyopia—one of several common eye conditions that can sneak up on us as we age. Presbyopia is like other refractive errors, […]
Glaucoma is a term that refers to a group of eye conditions often recognized by their connection to high pressure inside the eye. It can lead to damage to the optic nerve and cause permanent vision loss. In its earliest stages, this condition doesn’t have noticeable symptoms, leading many people to wonder how it’s diagnosed […]
Cataracts occur when our lens in the middle of eye gets cloudy and opaque. They can be a frustrating thing to deal with in your everyday life, and while they are very common, many of our patients wonder about how they are treated. One common question we’re asked is whether or not you can use […]
If you’ve ever experienced redness, gritty, burning, or dry sensation in your eyes, you may have dealt with dry eye syndrome. This is a common condition that affects many Canadians, and it can be a frustrating thing to deal with every day because of the wide range of symptoms and issues it can cause. Dry […]
We want everyone to know just how important regular eye exams are for people of all ages. We recommend annual eye exams for school-age children, those with diabetes, those who wear contact lenses, and adults over 65. Adults between the ages of 20 and 64 may only need an exam every 2 years, but that […]
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