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 […]
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 disease often […]
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 […]
You notice your vision isn’t as sharp as it used to be. Things seem hazy or out of focus, and you find yourself blinking a lot to try to clear things up. It’s a frustrating experience, and it’s natural to wonder what’s behind the change and whether you need professional diagnosis and management. One of […]
Pink eye (conjunctivitis) is a common condition that causes redness, irritation, and discomfort in the eyes. While it often clears up on its own, its symptoms can overlap with other eye issues, leading to confusion. Here are 7 conditions commonly misdiagnosed as pink eye: In this blog, we’ll help you figure out how to tell […]
Sitting in the exam chair for your comprehensive visit includes more than reading letters off a chart. The exam’s visual component is just one aspect; your eye doctor thoroughly assesses your eyes to check for vision problems, eye diseases, and even general health conditions that can show up in your eyes first. Naturally, a visit […]
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 monitor vision […]
Wearing contact lenses can offer excellent vision correction without the hassle of glasses. However, if you experience discomfort from dry eyes, lenses can become a challenge. Dry eye syndrome is a common issue affecting many Canadians, causing symptoms like irritation, scratchiness, and blurred vision—particularly noticeable among contact lens wearers. Fortunately, there are effective ways to […]
You’ve just returned from an eye exam, and your optometrist mentioned you have 20/30 vision. But what does that mean? And more importantly, do you need glasses? Not everyone with 20/30 vision needs eyeglasses. However, people with 20/30 vision may need glasses if they’ve been struggling with tasks that require sharp distance vision like driving, […]
If you’ve ever struggled to see things up close or far away, you’ve likely heard the terms myopia and hyperopia. Myopia, or nearsightedness, makes distant objects look blurry, while hyperopia, or farsightedness, makes close-up tasks like reading more difficult. Both conditions affect how light focuses on the retina, but in different ways. If you’ve been […]
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