Ortho-k lenses can temporarily reshape your cornea at night and are used to correct your vision throughout the day. […]
What Are Ortho-K Lenses Used For?
Myopia vs. Hyperopia: What’s the Difference?
Myopia and hyperopia are simply other names for nearsightedness and farsightedness. Borrowed from Ancient Greek and Latin, they refer to some of the most common types of vision conditions: refractive errors. Fortunately, once diagnosed, an optometrist can correct these errors with eyeglasses or contact lenses. Myopia is when distant objects appear blurry, while hyperopia is […]
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 […]
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 eye will not cause a stye by itself, the underlying source of inflammation that causes […]
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 do Multifocal Contact Lenses Work?
Contact lenses can be an excellent alternative to switch up your look from your prescription glasses while maintaining the same vision correction. Your contact lens journey begins with a comprehensive contact lens exam and fitting with your optometrist. […]
What Can an Eye Exam Detect?
When was your last comprehensive eye exam? You might think your vision is fine, but eye exams can catch a lot more than just vision problems. An optometrist will test your eyesight and your glasses prescription during a test known as a Refraction as part of a comprehensive eye examination. However, they will also perform […]
Why Do I Wake Up with Dry Eyes?
Dry eyes can make daily living difficult. Reading, working, and even driving can feel impossible. While certain home remedies help, it’s essential to know the difference between acute dry eye symptoms and chronic Dry Eye Syndrome, the latter of which can be caused by underlying health issues. We’re here to help figure it out. What […]
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 […]
