Contact lenses are a popular alternative to eyeglasses, offering a more natural appearance and greater convenience. But are they the right choice for everyone? Contact lenses offer numerous benefits, from better vision to greater convenience and freedom. However, they also come with some disadvantages that can make them unsuitable for some people. In this blog post, we’ll explore the pros and cons of wearing contact lenses so that you can decide whether they’re suitable for your eyes and lifestyle. Pros of Contact Lenses There are many advantages to wearing contact lenses: The primary advanta ..read more

Vision is an important part of our everyday lives, and our eye health helps keep our vision clear. But sometimes, even when we take care of those aspects of our health, such as with regularly scheduled eye exams, there are some diseases that can still affect our eyes.  These diseases are not to be confused with eye diseases. They are other diseases of the body that could potentially affect your eyes. For example, 5 diseases that can affect your eyes include Crohn’s disease, kidney disease, thyroid disease, Lyme disease, and diabetes.  Learning about the diseases that can affect your ..read more

Eye exams are as important as an annual checkup at the doctor. Scheduling an eye exam can help keep your vision clear and allow your optometrist to monitor your eyes for the signs and symptoms of eye conditions. Maintaining an eye exam schedule doesn’t have to take too much time out of your day. Comprehensive eye exams last an average of 20–60 minutes. Making the time to have your eyes tested can be a critical preventative tool for your eye health and vision.  What Determines the Length of an Eye Exam? Every eye exam is unique. Your eyes change from one appointment to the next, and your e ..read more

When your eyes don’t get the proper amount of moisture they need, it can result in dry eye disease. Dry eyes can be a chronic issue and may affect anyone in your family. The first step to finding relief is visiting your optometrist for a comprehensive eye exam to get to the bottom of your symptoms.  Traditional contacts can be tough to wear with dry eyes. Your eye doctor can help manage your dry eyes with specialty contacts like scleral lenses to help you find relief. Let’s take a closer look at how dry eye disease develops, how scleral lenses work, and how your optometrist can help. Unde ..read more

We know that with an increase in the usage of digital devices, a common complaint is dry eyes related to digital eye strain. But you can also experience dry eyes and irritation from wearing contact lenses.  Dry eyes can be detected and diagnosed during a routine eye exam. An early diagnosis is crucial to protecting your vision and eye health. Read on to learn more about dry eyes, contact lens-related dry eyes, treatment options, and what contact lenses to wear for dry eyes.  All About Dry Eyes Dry eyes, also known as dry eye disease (DED) or dry eye syndrome (DES), is a condition cau ..read more

Healthy Eyes for Healthy Gaming It’s all fun and games until someone feels eye strain. Whether you’re a casual gamer, completionist, or professional, protecting your eyes is essential to your gaming experience. Fortunately, you can improve your eye comfort in many simple ways, from blue light glasses to the 20-20-20 rule.  Level up your eye care skills by discovering what causes eye strain and how to protect your eyes while gaming. How Gaming Causes Eye Strain Gaming is far from the only activity known for causing eye strain. Digital eye strain is common in those who spend a lot of time v ..read more

Protecting Your Child’s Far Vision You want the best for your child, and protecting their health is part of that. Children’s eye exams can help protect their sight and their eye health. Regularly visiting an optometrist is crucial for detecting eye conditions impacting their lifelong vision, such as myopia. Myopia is a leading cause of legal blindness. Moreover, its global prevalence is steadily increasing, with health experts predicting a rise from 27% to 52% by 2050. So what options are available for myopia management?  What Is Myopia? Myopia (nearsightedness) is a refractive error caus ..read more

A Healthy Diet for Healthy Sight Nutrition is essential for supporting your eye health and vision. There are countless benefits to adding specific vitamins, minerals, and nutrients into your diet. Maintaining nutrition can help prevent eye disease and reduce symptoms of dry eye.  While a well-balanced diet can benefit your whole body health, some vitamins and nutrients are particularly notable for eye health and vision. But how do you know where to start? Read on to learn about 5 vitamins and supplements that benefit your eyes. 1. Omega-3 Fatty Acids Adding omega-3 fatty acids is a natura ..read more

The Benefits of Polarized Sunglasses Sunglasses can be as crucial to eye care as glasses or eye exams. Why? Because like comprehensive eye exams, sun safety is part of preventative care. Sunglasses can also make your visual experience easier, from driving without glare to shielding your eyes from the wind. Yet, every pair of sunglasses can have unique features, changing how your eyewear serves your vision and eye health. For example, polarized lenses are one type of treatment you may want for your shades. But how can you tell if your sunglasses are polarized? What are the benefits? What Are Po ..read more

Myopia is a common refractive error that can worsen with time, increasing your child’s risk of eye disease. You can protect your child’s vision and eye health with help from your eye doctor, but what should you expect from myopia treatments?  Continue reading to learn more about myopia management, including what to expect and what treatments are available.  What Is Myopia?  Did you know over 30% of Canadians have myopia?  Myopia is a common refractive error where someone has blurry vision from far distances, but close-up objects appear clearly. Light entering the eye doesn ..read more