The History of Eyeglasses

About 3/4 of Canadians require some type of vision correction. These days poor vision is usually corrected after a trip to the eye doctor and a new eyeglass prescription; however, eyeglasses have not always been available. Trace the history of eyewear – from...

The Connection Between Your Eye Strain and Headaches

Your eyes could have a lot to do with the headaches you’re experiencing. Whether they result from eye strain, vision problems or even eye disease, these headaches are unpleasant and can seriously affect your lifestyle and comfort. Headaches Caused By Tension The most...

The Annoying Eye Twitch: What Does It Mean?

Myokymia is the medical term for that annoying eye twitch, the condition where an eye starts contracting uncontrollably. It’s an irritant like hiccups; not necessarily a cause for alarm, but a perplexing condition that comes and goes without real rhyme or reason. Many...

What Does 20/20 Vision Really Mean?

20/20 vision is a term you may have heard but not truly understood. During eye exams, many of our customers mistakenly believe that having 20/20 vision equates to “perfect” vision and become worried about their eye health after learning their eyesight is a bit...