What is Astigmatism and How Can it be Corrected?

Astigmatism is a vision condition that affects many Canadians in varying degrees. Astigmatism causes blurred vision and can range from not requiring any kind of treatment to causing distorted vision, eye discomfort and headaches. However, this condition can be...

3 Reasons to Avoid Cheap Glasses

In the last few years, a number of online retailers have appeared that advertise cheap glasses. Many times, the prices are so low, it seems too good to be true—and it is. High-quality, safe eyewear is an investment. When you purchase inexpensive glasses from online...

It’s Vision Health Month—Give Your Eyes a Checkup!

May is Vision Health Month, an initiative undertaken by CNIB, which helps the visually impaired in Canada. The goal of Vision Health Month is to educate people on the importance of your vision health to prevent eye disease and eliminate avoidable sight loss in Canada....

Optometrists, Opticians and Ophthalmologists

There are three different types of professionals that are involved with your eye and vision health, and we often find that our customers are confused about the difference between optometrists, opticians and ophthalmologists. This week, we take a look at how each...

Develop Healthy Contact Lens Habits!

For new contact lens wearers, it can take some time to learn how to put in and take out their lenses properly. However, once the skill is mastered, it becomes second nature. Developing healthy contact lens habits is just as important as learning how to put them in....