High blood pressure can have some serious consequences and increases your risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney problems, and other health issues. It can also affect your eyesight and increase your risk of vision problems like hypertensive retinopathy. […]
What Are the Early Warning Signs of Macular Degeneration?
Some of the early indicators of Macular Degeneratio may include blurred vision, straight lines appearing distorted, a dim or dull quality of vision, and a need for increased light. […]
Can Dry Eyes Cause Blurriness?
Dry eyes can be a frustrating and uncomfortable condition, affecting millions of Canadians. When your eyes aren’t producing enough tears or tears of poor quality, it can result in a scratchy, burning sensation, making it difficult to focus on everyday tasks. And sometimes, those everyday tasks only make things worse. In some cases, dry eyes […]
Can Diabetes Affect Your Eyes?
Diabetes is a disease caused by your body’s inability to regulate blood sugar. High blood sugar can cause damage to organs, blood vessels, and nerves throughout the body and those in the eyes. People with diabetes or high blood sugar are more at risk of developing several eye-related problems: cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal damage. Early […]
Can Cataracts Return After Surgery?
Cataracts—among other things—are a common condition your eye doctor checks for when performing a comprehensive eye exam. While cataracts aren’t necessarily a threat to the overall health of the eye, they can severely impact a person’s vision, making normal daily activities more challenging, and making it unsafe to drive a vehicle. An optometrist can detect […]
How to Control Myopia
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, affects many people. The Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) estimates that approximately 30% of the Canadian population has some form of myopia. Fortunately, it’s usually easy to correct and sometimes can even be managed with natural methods. The first step is for an eye doctor to diagnose the severity by […]