If you’re someone who wears contact lenses, they’re a big part of your everyday eye health. Whether you are wearing them all day or only need to wear them for shorter periods of time, proper contact lens care is key to helping to keep your eyes healthy and comfortable. Even when in cold temperatures, contact […]
Is Virtual Reality Bad For Your Eyes?
The technology behind VR is detailed, and complex, and raises questions about its impact on our ocular health. While we don’t know what the long-term ocular effects of VR currently are, moderate use isn’t bad for your eyes. Prolonged exposure to VR can lead to discomfort, including: What is Virtual Reality & How Does it […]
Pink Eye vs. Stye: What’s The Difference?
When your eye becomes red and irritated, it can be alarming and uncomfortable. Identifying the cause of these symptoms is crucial for effective treatment and relief. Two common culprits are pink eye (conjunctivitis) and styes (hordeolum). Both conditions can cause redness, swelling, and discomfort but differ significantly in their origins, symptoms, and treatments. Pink eye, […]
What Happens When You Sleep with Contact Lenses In?
Contact lenses help you see clearly without needing glasses. These lenses can provide long-lasting comfort and clear vision, but does this comfort last overnight? Can anything happen when you sleep with your contact lenses in? Since contact lenses directly touch your eyes, wearing them can put your eyes at a higher risk of infection, but […]
What is High Myopia Treatment?
While at the optometrist or during your day-to-day, you may have heard of myopia. Maybe you heard it by a more common name, nearsightedness. It’s one of the most common vision conditions, with about 30% of Canadians having it in one form or another, and one of the conditions we look for in an eye […]
How Often Should You Get An Eye Exam?
Good vision doesn’t come with a lifetime warranty; it’s something we have to maintain. Regular eye exams are essential for protecting your family’s vision and eye health. And these exams are more than just reading letter charts. A thorough eye health exam will provide insight into your overall health and help us detect eye diseases […]
Why Do My Eyes Hurt When I Wake Up?
Waking up with eye pain or discomfort is a common issue that many people experience. The primary cause of this discomfort is often related to dry eye syndrome, a condition that affects millions worldwide. However, waking up with dry eyes and morning eye irritation can be attributed to several factors, including environmental conditions, medical issues, […]
What Is the First Sign of Cataracts?
Navigating life with clear vision, much like driving down a well-lit highway, is a privilege many of us take for granted. But as time ticks forward, we may eventually face the reality of our vision changing. For many, this reality is cataracts, a common eye condition that makes it hard to see the road ahead. […]
What Is Commonly Misdiagnosed as Pink Eye?
Pink eye is a common term often used to describe visible redness, swelling, and irritation of the eyes. But there are many eye conditions that cause these signs and symptoms. Many eye conditions other than infection with viruses or bacteria can irritate the eyes, leading to the need for professional diagnosis and treatment from your […]
Do Contact Lenses Expire?
Contact lenses have revolutionized the way people see the world. You no longer need to rely entirely on glasses—instead, you can have clear, comfortable vision readily available at any time. Disposable contact lenses have plenty of benefits, but with all the convenience, many people wonder: do contact lenses expire? Every pair of contact lenses has […]