Curious how dry eyes and headaches connect? Explore common causes, symptoms, and at-home relief tips from your eye doctor in St. Marys, ON. […]
Can Dry Eyes Cause Headaches?
Best Contacts for Dry Eyes
Key Takeaways If you have dry eyes, you know the feeling all too well—that scratchy, gritty sensation that can make everyday tasks uncomfortable. Many people with dry eye symptoms wonder whether contact lenses are a good option at all—and the honest answer is: it depends. While contact lenses can work for some people, dry eye […]
Does OHIP Cover Eye Exams?
Key Takeaways Ontario residents may wonder if their eye exams are covered by OHIP, especially when budgeting for family medical care. OHIP provides coverage for specific age groups and medical conditions, but not for routine exams to all adults. OHIP coverage helps children, seniors, and individuals with certain medical conditions receive regular eye exams to […]
Can Myopia Improve with Age?
Wondering if your nearsightedness is improving with age? Discover myopia changes, presbyopia effects, and vision care with St. Marys Optometry in St. Marys. […]
How Often Should You Get an Eye Exam?
Wondering about eye exam frequency? Learn about scheduling guidelines, health conditions, and vision changes with St. Marys Optometry. […]
Digital Eye Strain vs Dry Eye: How to Tell the Difference
Your eyes feel tired and uncomfortable after another long day staring at screens. You blink more often, rub your eyes, and wonder why they feel so scratchy and irritated. The discomfort might come from digital eye strain, or you could be dealing with dry eye syndrome. While both conditions can cause eye discomfort, digital eye […]
Contact Lenses for Myopia: How Do They Work?
If your child squints at the whiteboard or you find yourself moving your phone closer to read text, myopia might be affecting your family’s daily life. This common vision condition makes distant objects appear blurry while close-up vision typically stays clear. Our team at St. Marys Optometry helps families understand their vision correction options and […]
Can Allergies Cause Dry Eye?
You know that scratchy, uncomfortable feeling when your eyes feel dry, but you’re also dealing with seasonal sniffles and scratchy eyes. It’s frustrating when you can’t tell if your discomfort comes from allergies or dry eye — especially when both seem to hit at the same time. St. Marys Optometry sees many patients struggling with […]
Does Wearing Glasses Make Your Eyes Worse?
You’ve probably heard this worry from friends or family: “If I start wearing glasses, won’t my eyes get weaker?” Many people hesitate to get glasses because they fear creating a dependency that makes natural vision worse over time. Glasses don’t make your eyes worse—they simply correct vision problems that already exist. When you wear the […]
Nearsightedness vs Farsightedness: Which One Do You Have?
If you’ve noticed that street signs or the text on your phone aren’t as sharp as they used to be, you’re not alone. Blurry vision is one of the most common reasons people see us, often related to common age-related vision changes. The 2 usual suspects are nearsightedness and farsightedness, but it can be tricky […]
