Dry eye disease is a common eye condition. You may have dealt with it before if your eyes have burned, felt gritty, or been extra irritated. Dry eyes are caused by a problem with your tear production and can lead to long-term irritation. Fortunately, treatment options are available. LipiFlow is a popular, in-office dry eye […]
Myopia—also known as nearsightedness—is a common eye condition that causes blurry vision and difficulty seeing things clearly at a distance. Often beginning to progress around the age children enter school, myopia affects millions of Canadians but can be diagnosed by an optometrist. Fortunately, myopia can be diagnosed during a comprehensive eye exam and treated with […]
Dry eyes can cause discomfort, blurred vision, and a gritty sensation in your eyes. If you have these symptoms, a comprehensive eye exam with advanced imaging technology can help your eye doctor assess your eye health and tear quality. One treatment approach for dry eye is IPL, or intense pulsed light therapy. IPL helps unclog […]
Nearsightedness and farsightedness, or myopia and hyperopia, are the two most well-known refractive errors. When your vision is myopic, your distance vision is out of focus, but you have clarity in your near vision. In contrast, those with hyperopia experience blurry vision when looking at close objects but have sharp vision at a distance. But […]
Dry eyes can be more than a nuisance—they can significantly affect your quality of life. When you have dry eyes, can you manage them yourself, or do you need to visit your optometrist? You can manage dry eye in many ways, from at-home care to in-office treatments. Your optometrist can recommend the best treatments for […]
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