Do you find yourself squinting to read street signs or having trouble seeing the board at school? Are you constantly rubbing your eyes, experiencing headaches or eye strain? If so, you may be experiencing the symptoms of myopia or astigmatism. These two eye conditions are more common than you may think. They’re both refractive errors, […]
Dry eye is a common eye problem. According to a survey commissioned by the Alberta Optometry Association, 90% of Albertans suffer from dry eye. Symptoms can range from uncomfortable to severe, affecting concentration and vision. But dry eye is often caused by multiple factors, from environmental factors like the dry Albertan climate to personal factors […]
Although the winter months bring some of the most celebrated holidays of the year, you also face low temperatures and precipitation. You must take precautions to protect yourself from the potential risks of winter weather, whether you love the season for its celebrations or dislike it because of the cold weather. Some of the most […]
The eyes are highly delicate organs, so it’s important to seek a professional optometrist for eye care. A qualified and reputable optometrist carefully examines, treats, monitors, and manages your vision and keeps your ocular health in check. When you try finding a professional for your eye care, it’s likely that the number of options will […]
Winters can be harsh, particularly on the eyes. Although the holiday season brings plenty of fun activities, the cold weather can lead to certain health concerns. Colder months are peak times when you develop health issues like a cold, cough, and runny nose. Low humidity levels in the air and long nights during the winter […]
The convenience of online shopping has eliminated the need for people to go into stores to buy anything from groceries to eyewear. We understand the allure of buying glasses online, but there are a few things you should consider before clicking that “Proceed to Checkout” button. As eye care professionals, it’s our responsibility to ensure […]
Although there’s plenty of awareness surrounding the effects of ultraviolet radiation on your skin, there’s not as much awareness about its effects on the eyes. Without protection, the sun can end up harming our eyes just as much. Regardless of the time of year, short-term exposure to very strong sunshine can cause sunburn to our […]
Your eye health is crucial to your overall well-being. You can do several things to maintain them and ensure that your vision is at its best. To ensure better vision well into your golden years, adhere to these straightforward recommendations. Here are some key tips to prevent vision loss that you can follow. Sure, it […]
One of the most common complaints that eye doctors hear from patients is that their contact lenses make their eyes dry. If you have dry eyes, you may have noticed that contact lenses can aggravate your symptoms. While both contact lens wearers and non-wearers experience dry eye syndrome (DES), the symptoms can be more severe […]
If you have good eyesight and don’t need glasses or contact lenses, you may not need Lasik surgery. Lasik surgery might correct the lenses in your eye and improve eyesight, but it is not for everybody. But if you are tired of wearing your contact lenses or glasses all day, and if you’re concerned about […]
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