Eye Pain? Don’t Ignore Body Signals

When something feels off, most people will call their doctor to schedule an appointment. However, many people don’t take the same approach with eye pain. Too often, people ignore important symptoms or wait too long to schedule an appointment with their optometrist. If...

The Future of Eyewear—3D Printing Glasses

From time to time, we like to highlight the future of eyewear and the evolution of the optical industry. Previously, we outlined advances in vision enhancement and smart lenses—now, we look at how technology can change the way we manufacture and produce eyewear. 3D...

Remember to Schedule Your Back to School Eye Exam

This is the week that kids all over the country are heading back to school. Along with the new backpacks and first-day outfits—make sure you schedule back to school eye exams for the whole family. Did you know that one in four children have a vision-related learning...

5 Contact Lens Habits That Could Damage Your Vision

Many Canadians wear contact lenses to correct their vision due to their convenience. Advances in contact lenses have made them extremely safe to use; however, if you develop bad contact lens habits, you could be putting your vision at risk. The following are 5 ways...

Does Vision Change During Pregnancy?

Most expectant mothers know that morning sickness and general aches and pains—especially in the back—tend to be the norm. However, many women don’t know that pregnancy can affect their vision and should be carefully monitored due to changing hormones and diet. But the...