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 […]
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 […]
iLux helps to treat meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), an underlying cause of dry eyes that affects the oily layer in tears. […]
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 […]
The increase in screen time can cause many problems, including myopia or nearsightedness. […]
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. […]
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 […]
What Causes Red Eyes? Seeing red can be alarming, especially when bloodshot or pinkish eyes are recurring. Eye redness can be a symptom of multiple conditions. Some common causes include: Allergies Broken blood vessels Contact lens wear Dry eyes Eye infections Eye inflammation Eye damage or injury Photokeratitis (eye sunburn) Using alcohol or cannabis Eye […]
Blurred vision can occur for many different reasons and it can be really uncomfortable. Blurred vision can also be a sign of a natural refractive error, eye strain from staring at a screen, or a migraine. If your vision is normally clear and has just suddenly become blurred, you should seek immediate medical attention. Is […]
Eye doctors have been correcting vision since the early 1200s! Using blown glass and animal horns has evolved into eyeglasses and contact lenses. Nearsightedness is one of the most common vision conditions and can often be corrected with the right treatment. If you can see things that are close quite clearly, but far away things […]
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