Keep Your Vision Safe During the Solar Eclipse!

On Monday, August 21, a solar eclipse is occurring that can be seen from most of Canada. This is a rare event that everyone should take part in—just ensure that you’re viewing the eclipse safely and not putting your vision or eyes in jeopardy. What is a Solar Eclipse?...

Can You Wear Contacts and Play Sports?

YES! You can wear contacts while playing sports! There seems to be a lot of confusion about what the best type of eyewear to use during sports and physical activities. Glasses with plastic frames, protective prescription eyewear and contact lenses are all viable...

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...