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 […]
Wearing FDA-approved colored lenses fitted and prescribed by your optometrist shouldn’t pose a problem. Colored lenses are safe as regular contact lenses if you follow basic hygiene principles while putting them in, removing, replacing, and storing your lenses. Colored lenses are a fun way to change up your looks. However, they are only safe when […]
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Myopia affects roughly one-third of Canadian children, and its prevalence is increasing globally. More than half of the world’s population will be myopic by 2050. Unfortunately, childhood myopia often worsens as children grow older. […]
LASIK recovery varies from patient to patient. Some patients may take 12-24 hours or a week to recover, others might take weeks or months to recover and for their vision to stabilize. If you want to recover quickly from a LASIK procedure, you should follow all the instructions that your surgeon prescribes. General Recovery Duration […]
Regular eye check-ups are essential to maintain your vision and detect early signs of eye infections or diseases like glaucoma, cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration. If you do not get treatment for these conditions on time, it can significantly affect your sight. Eye exams are important because many serious eye diseases are preventable if detected […]
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