In this fast-paced digital age, digital screens are everywhere, creating new challenges for our eye health. If you’ve ever experienced the discomfort of eye fatigue, persistent headaches, or dry eyes after a day spent in front of screens, you’re not alone. Digital eye strain has become a prevalent concern in the modern world, and addressing […]
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Written by: Rebecca Patterson, CCOA Eyeglass frames come in a variety of styles, sizes, and materials. Although style and look are very important aspects of the frame selection process, the material the patient prefers can also impact the available options. Each material has its own advantages and disadvantages. Plastics When it comes to plastic frames, […]
March 2021 We are one year into the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the beginning, we have been waiting for things to go back to normal. World health leaders have been trying to figure out ways to stop the spread and slow transmission so that we can go back to restaurants, shopping malls, seeing friends, and every […]
Covid 19 is still very much a part of our everyday lives. With that comes the PPE that we are all constantly travelling with. As anyone who wears glasses can attest to, one of the biggest annoyances with wearing a mask is fogging glasses. The good news is that there are some things you can […]
It’s 2020, the year of the optometrist, but it has not quite gone as planned. As Covid-19 continues to be a part of our lives, we are all beginning to adjust to the new normal. With many businesses starting to reopen and more and more outside activity becoming a part of our normal lives again, […]
Now that 2020 is here, you’re probably hearing a lot about 20/20 vision! 2020 is the year of the optometrist, but what exactly is 20/20 vision? 20/20 vision is essentially being able to see what you should see from 20 feet away. So, if you can see what a person with normal vision sees 20 […]
In November, our team went to Whistler, BC for a conference. There could not have been a better location for an eye care conference, considering the sights! The mountains that surrounded the beautiful village of Whistler were absolutely breathtaking. This conference was put on by OSI and included many wonderful learning experiences. There were many […]
Halloween is tomorrow, which means you will see a variety of pop-up stores and booths selling Halloween contacts! While the decorative contact lens may be the finishing touch to your outfit, please be aware that the risk is not worth it. Oxygen-permeable coloured contacts can be ordered through your optometrist. If you must use store-bought […]
Excerpt from the Ontario Association of Optometrists: We’ve heard it before; an undetected vision or eye health problem can affect a child’s academic performance. However, you might not have heard it can also affect a child’s behaviour and social skills. “Most parents and guardians aren’t aware that an undiagnosed vision problem goes beyond poor […]
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