Technological Advancements to Fight Eye Disease

It’s estimated that about 500,000 Canadians are blind or partially sighted and about 5.5 million more have an eye disease that could cause sight loss. The top three causes of blindness in our country are cataracts, macular degeneration and glaucoma.1 With new...

How to Tell if a Child is Colour Blind

There are many things to worry about when you have a child, but there’s something that not many parents consider—whether their child is colour blind. A child born with colour deficiencies often won’t know that there’s anything wrong because they’ve never experienced...

Help Prevent Dry Eyes

If you feel like there’s something irritating your eyes, but you can’t find a source for the discomfort or if you’re experiencing a constant burning or gritty feeling—you could be suffering from dry eye syndrome. When there’s not enough moisture to nourish your eyes,...

Cold Weather Eye Tips

Many parts of Canada are starting to get their first taste of colder weather. While you’re looking for the scarves and mittens in the closet, it’s also important to remember that the change in weather can affect your eyes and vision. For many, the biggest eye change...

Contact Lens Misuse Could Hurt Your Vision

Many people that wear contact lenses don’t make the connection that lenses are prescribed medical devices. Too often, we hear of people buying contacts online without a prescription, over-wearing a pair or not following proper hygiene when handling lenses. Contact...