Category: Eye Conditions

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…

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…