Omega-3s and vitamins A, D, and C may keep your eyes moisturized and your tears healthy. […]
What Vitamins are Good for Dry Eyes?
What is Myopia Control?
If you notice that your child is having difficulty seeing distant objects, squinting, or complaining of headaches or eye strain, they may be suffering from myopia. Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common eye condition that can affect both children and adults. Myopia control methods, such as glasses, multifocal contact lenses, Ortho-K, and atropine […]
Do Eye Drops Expire?
Eye drops are a common household item, providing quick relief for a wide range of eye problems such as dryness, allergies, and infections. For a lot of people, they get tucked in a drawer or cabinet and are forgotten about until there’s a need for them. But when was the last time you thought about […]
Is Myopia Genetic?
If you have myopia, also known as nearsightedness, you might wonder if your children will inherit the condition. Your child will have many eye exams as they grow up, and knowing what signs and symptoms to look out for is vital to protecting their eye health. Your child’s eyesight is not something you take for […]
Can Dry Eyes Cause Blurriness?
Dry eye is a common condition affecting millions of Canadians. It can leave your eyes feeling scratchy and uncomfortable and leave you searching for a way to find relief. When your eyes become too dry, it can result in blurred vision. However, dry eyes can be more than simply uncomfortable. Dry eye disease can leave […]
What is iLux for Dry Eye?
iLux helps to treat meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), an underlying cause of dry eyes that affects the oily layer in tears. […]
What Helps Irritated Eyes?
Eye irritation is a common eye complaint with typical accompanying symptoms such as redness, itching, or dry eyes. Depending on the cause, you can also experience other symptoms. For example, if you have a foreign body in the eye causing irritation, this can constitute an eye emergency. Common irritants usually cause temporary discomfort. However, if […]
Nearsighted vs. Farsighted: What’s the Difference?
Nearsightedness is when you can see objects that are closer to your face better than those that are far away. Farsightedness is the opposite. You can see far-away objects better than close-up ones. […]
Which Contacts are Best for Dry Eyes?
Dry eye disease is a common condition that can make your eyes feel scratchy, irritated, and uncomfortable. While dry eye disease can be treated with dry eye therapy, the symptoms can sometimes make wearing contacts difficult. In some cases, wearing contact lenses may even make your symptoms worse. So what can you do if you […]
How to Prevent Myopia
Myopia or nearsightedness is a common vision condition and can be diagnosed by your optometrist during an eye exam. Most people are familiar with traditional methods of fixing nearsightedness, such as glasses or contact lenses. Standard prescription lenses help patients experience improved vision but don’t treat the condition. Myopia control uses methods to prevent myopia […]
