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 […]
Many of us take supplements because we want to support our muscles, skin, bones, brains and heart — but we often forget about the miraculous structure we depend on every day. Our eyesight is essential for our survival and quality of life and deserves its own set of supplements to help prevent and minimize eye-related […]
Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness. It is estimated that over 60 million people have glaucoma world wide. Glaucoma is a disease that causes damage to the optic nerve at the back of the eye and results in reduced peripheral vision. The reduction in peripheral vision can be devastating to vision. The biggest […]
The most likely answer to that question is a stye. The medical term for a stye is a hordeolum. Almost all of us will get at least one hordeolum in our lifetime. Some of us will get them regularly. A stye is not really an infection, it is just a plugged meibomian gland. A meibomian gland is an […]
Halloween is a fun day! Kids get to stay up late, hang out with their friends, eat lots of candy and pick the perfect costume. Adults often get to do the same things. Choosing a Halloween costume often includes choosing a wig, mask, face paint and even creepy cosmetic contact lenses. The Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) […]
If you have been coming to Downtown Vision Care for eye exams, you know that we have taken a retinal photograph of the back of your eye for more than 25 years. This retinal photograph is so important for monitoring changes in pigment spots/freckles/nevi, monitoring changes in the optic nerve (for glaucoma) or macula (for […]
t the end of an eye exam, I always ask if the person has any questions. A couple of years ago, for the first time, someone asked: “what is the most important thing I should do to keep my eyes healthy?” Without even thinking, I said, “wear good sunglasses.” That got me to thinking…why don’t […]
I get asked this question almost daily, and the short answer is no! I get asked this question almost daily, and the short answer is no! Much to do has been made in the last couple of years about the damaging effects of blue light from our computers and phones on our eyes. This worry […]
Red, Itchy, Watery Eyes Spring is here, or at least will be here soon. This is my favourite time of year. The birds return, the grass and trees turn bright, fresh green and carefree summer will soon follow. However, I also dread this time of year just a little bit because my eyes get red, […]
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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 […]
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 […]
