844-292-1216
Whitby, ON
(905) 728-7017
Irritated, watery eyes are as uncomfortable as they are disruptive, but could they indicate a more significant issue? Or could it be as simple as a small particle of dust or debris stuck in your eye? This is a question many people ask themselves whenever they feel like something is stuck in their eye for […]
Sunlight is one of the biggest sources of vitamin D, and who doesn’t love a day spent soaking up those beautiful rays? However, prolonged exposure to the sun can be harmful to our skin and eyes. Do you notice your eyes being sensitive to sunlight? Blue and light-coloured eyes have less melanin than brown eyes, […]
A routine eye exam at Whitby Family Eye Care can help reveal early signs of diabetes, sometimes before any symptoms occur. […]
Children’s eye exams are designed to assess eye health and visual clarity. They involve a series of tests, each as important as the next, to check different parts of your child’s eyes and their visual development. Annual exams are an easy and effective way to stay on top of your child’s development! […]
If you’re a contact lens wearer, it’s natural to wonder how long your lenses really last. How often should you replace them? Do they have an expiration date? And what happens if you use them longer than recommended? Depending on the type of contact lenses, they can last anywhere from 1 day, to over a […]
Your eyes do much more than help you see. They can offer a glimpse into your overall health and show signs of all kinds of different eye conditions and systemic diseases. Routine eye exams aren’t just about updating glasses—they are primarily about detecting early signs of serious conditions that could affect your overall health. During […]
Contact lenses and glasses are the two most popular forms of vision correction. But, just because they provide good visual clarity and comfort, doesn’t mean their prescriptions are interchangeable. Glasses and contacts have slightly different prescriptions because of their proximity to the eyes. Contacts sit directly on the eye’s corneal surface while glasses perch on […]
Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a prevalent vision issue that affects many people’s eye health, including a significant number of children and young adults. This condition occurs when the eyeball grows too long or the cornea becomes too curved, leading to difficulty focusing light correctly on the retina. As a result, distant objects appear […]
Laser eye surgery has become a popular option for many people seeking eyeglasses or contact lens-free vision. The length of laser eye surgery doesn’t have a one-size-fits-all answer because it ultimately depends on the type of surgery. However, LASIK, one of the more common procedures, often takes 30 minutes or less. It’s important to consider […]
While glasses can be a convenient way to maintain clear vision, they aren’t indestructible. Sometimes, the unexpected can occur, and your glasses might get damaged. So if you’re dealing with scratched glasses, can your optician fix them? It depends on the extent of the damage. Opticians and optometrists may be able to fix some minor […]
Whitby Family Eye Care is at the north east corner of Thickson Rd & Hwy 2, in the KFC plaza. Parking is conveniently located right outside the practice.
Our team of optometrists at Whitby Family Eye Care are proud to offer the following eye care services:
Contact us today by booking an appointment online or giving us a call, and we will be happy to assist you.
If you have an emergency, please visit your nearest emergency department or health care physician.
| Monday: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday: | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Saturday: | By Appointment Only |
| Sunday: | Closed |
