Many Canadians, approximately 6 million, live with a condition known as dry eyes. Dry eyes can have many symptoms that can disrupt your daily life, like having blurred vision, mild physical irritations, and redness. Having normal changes to your vision can cause you to see eye floaters. Sometimes, with age, the appearance of eye floaters […]
Can I Sleep with Contacts In?
Many people believe that sleeping with contact lenses is safe. So it’s no surprise that one-third of contact lens wearers sleep or nap with their contacts. With a proper fit and prescription at your optometrist’s office, contact lenses may feel so comfortable you can forget you’re wearing a medical device in your eyes. We understand […]
When Is It Too Late to Prevent Lazy Eye?
For many children, a lazy eye is a potential concern for their overall vision. If left unaddressed, this condition can affect someone into adulthood. A lazy eye is often treatable, but is it ever too late to prevent this condition from developing? Continue reading to learn more about amblyopia, including if it’s ever too late […]
Can Vision Therapy Be Done at Home?
Vision therapy is a supervised program for effectively treating impaired visual function. With vision therapy, patients develop the skills they need to cope with learning-related vision problems and other visual disorders. The recommendation is that the patient complete this vision therapy with a trained vision therapist under the supervision of an optometrist. However, supplemental exercises […]
Does Wearing Glasses Make Eyes Worse?
When it comes to our health, there are many myths and misconceptions regarding what’s good for us and what isn’t. Some people believe that wearing glasses will actually make their eyes worse. One of the most likely reasons for the rise of this opinion is that there are times when someone quickly needs a new […]
What Conditions Can Vision Therapy Help Treat?
You use your vision constantly throughout your day-to-day interactions with the world around you. Many people assume vision only affects how well you see, but you may have problems with your visual skills due to an injury, eye condition or poor development in childhood. Vision therapy is an effective way to improve visual skills and […]
How Does Vision Therapy Work?
Vision is the sense that we use most during our day to day interactions with the world around us. Typically when we think of someone with “perfect” vision, we refer to them as having 20/20 sight, but there are actually many more visual skills that are essential to allow us to navigate our world. Clear […]
7 Signs That You Need An Eye Exam
Everyone needs eye exams, but how do you know when to have one? Understanding some common symptoms can help determine when you should visit your optometrist. Continue reading to learn more about the 7 signs you need an eye exam. 7 Signs You Should See Your Eye Doctor Regular eye examinations are vital for protecting […]
Importance of Baseline Concussion Testing for Athletes: A Case Study
Dr. J. Yeaman, O.D. Background: Concussions are being reported in increasing numbers in youth and young adult populations, with many of these injuries occurring during athletic performance. Visual symptoms are frequent in these patients and include blurred vision, diplopia, visual fatigue with near work and loss of place when reading. Many athletes have exceptional visual […]
What is Dry Eye Syndrome?
Dry Eye Syndrome (or keratoconjunctivitis sicca) is a condition that results from the inadequate lubrication of the surface of the eye.Millions of people worldwide experience dry eye syndrome. It is not always easy to diagnoseand can be easily mistaken for other conditions such as ocular allergies and infections. What are the typical symptoms of Dry […]