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Contact Lenses • June 23, 2025

Can I Get a Prescription for Coloured Contacts?

Coloured contacts are all the rage these days. Whether you're looking to elevate your Halloween costume game, enhance your natural eye colour, or try something totally bold and new, coloured contacts can transform your look in seconds. But if you live in Canada, you'll need an up-to-date prescription to purchase coloured contacts legally. While this…

Astigmatism, Contact Lenses, Refractive Errors • May 23, 2025

Can You Get Contacts with Astigmatism?

Many people with astigmatism assume that glasses are their only choice. But contact lenses can be a fantastic option for some people with astigmatism. There isn't a single answer for which contact lenses are the best option, but some popular choices include toric lenses or scleral lenses. A contact lens exam and fitting is the…

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Eye Exam, Eye Health, Myopia • April 22, 2025

Can Myopia Be Reversed?

Myopia, commonly referred to as nearsightedness, is a vision problem affecting millions of people worldwide. It's well-known for how it affects distant vision, but it's a little more complex than that. The good news is that myopia is highly treatable, and all it takes is an eye exam and corrective lenses, such as glasses or…

A close-up image of a pair of eyeglasses and contact lenses resting in an optometrist's hands.

Contact Lenses, Eye Care, Glasses • April 8, 2025

Are Contact Lens & Eyeglass Prescriptions the Same?

When it comes to vision correction, you have choices. Eyeglasses and contacts are both popular options, but there’s a problem—some people think their prescriptions are interchangeable. While it seems like a logical idea, it's not correct. You need the right prescription for your corrective lenses—whether you’re wearing glasses or contact lenses—to achieve clearer vision. Prescriptions…

An eye doctor uses an anatomical eye model to explain how eye diseases affect vision and ocular health.

Cataracts, Diabetic Eye Disease, Dry Eye, Eye Conditions, Eye Exam, Eye Health • February 1, 2025

5 Eye Diseases and How They Are Treated

Caring for our eyes goes beyond visiting our eye doctor for an updated vision prescription. Like other parts of our body, our eyes are susceptible to developing conditions and diseases that can negatively affect our vision and eye health. Eye diseases aren’t limited to older adults. In fact, they can arise at any age. Unfortunately,…

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Glasses • January 27, 2025

Glasses for Driving At Night

There's nothing quite like going for a drive at night and enjoying the open road. However, if you struggle to see properly while driving in low light conditions, nighttime driving can quickly turn into a stressful experience. While non-prescription glasses marketed specifically for nighttime driving are popular, their effectiveness remains debatable. Instead, addressing underlying vision…

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Eye Care, Myopia • January 3, 2025

How Misight Contact Lenses Treat Myopia

If you or your child struggles with myopia, you're not alone. Commonly known as nearsightedness, myopia is a condition that makes it difficult to see objects at a distance clearly. It’s becoming increasingly common, especially among children, primarily due to modern lifestyles that involve extended screen time and limited outdoor activities. Luckily, there are innovative…

A man takes off his glasses and rubs his eye due to dry eyes

Dry Eye, Eye Conditions • December 3, 2024

Are Styes Associated with Having Dry Eyes?

Have you ever woken up with a painful, red bump on your eyelid? Chances are, you might have had a stye. A stye, also called a hordeolum, is an infection in an oil-producing meibomian gland in the eyelid. While dry eyes will not cause a stye by itself, the underlying source of inflammation that causes…

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Eye Care, Eye Health • November 21, 2024

10 Foods to Eat for Eye Health

Our vision connects us to the world around us, bringing colour and detail to our everyday experiences. Whether you're reading a book, admiring a sunset, or spending time with family, healthy eyes play a crucial role. While we might not always consider it, diet can significantly impact eye health. Including specific foods in your diet…

Middle aged Asian woman has one visible eye closed while the other eye is hidden under white gauze taped to her face with a strip of white medical tape. Her right hand touches the gauze.

Eye Health, Eye Safety • November 6, 2024

Types of Eye Emergencies

Eye emergencies can happen unexpectedly and may range from minor irritations to severe conditions that require immediate attention. Recognizing the symptoms and knowing how to respond can protect your vision and overall eye health. Here’s a comprehensive look at common types of eye emergencies, and what you should do if you or someone else experiences…