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...

How to Survive Allergy Season with Contacts

Most people are excited to leave the snow and cold behind us for warmer weather and sunshine. However, springtime can bring a new set of headaches for contact lens wearers that suffer from seasonal allergies. As the pollen and ragweed counts increase, daily comfort...

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....