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Keep up-to-date on the latest vision-related news and eye care events in our Practice.

Are Blue Light Blocking Glasses Worth It?

Are blue light blocking glasses worth it? Computer glasses? What’s the difference? How do I know what I need? In this blog we cover what the experts know, and what’s worth spending your money on.


What Are the Signs of Eye Disease?

We are supposed to get yearly eye exams but what are we looking for aside from whether or not we need glasses? Most people know eye diseases exist but aren’t quite sure just what symptoms they should be on the lookout for. So here’s the breakdown for you.


What To Do For Red Eyes

One of the most concerning things that has happened to almost all of us is either looking in the mirror to see one of your eyes has gone red or if someone stops you and asks if your eye is ok because it looks “all red and angry”.


Do You Have Cataracts?

Most cataracts develop due to injury or aging and are caused by proteins and fibres that are broken down within the lens of the eye structure. These particles then cause vision to become hazy or clouded. Contributing factors to cataracts include...


Why Is My Vision Blurry?

This is a question that many people ask, and can cause distress for those experiencing it - especially if it is something new. There are multiple reasons why this might occur and the best thing you can do to get to the source of why this is happening to you is to go see an experienced optometrist.


How to Treat Dry Eye

Up until recently most treatments for dry eye have really only treated the symptoms of the disease, not the source. These include: eye drops, lid margin hygiene, warm compresses, and nutrition supplements such as Omega 3s. These treatments can be helpful at making you feel better but have to be constantly repeated in order to work.


Neurolens

I have been waiting my entire career for the technology found in the Neurolens device. When I talk to patients about our visual system I really want them to understand that there are 3 main parts for you to see an image.


Cataracts - What Are They?

Ever looked into someone’s eyes and they appear cloudy?  Maybe you don’t know a person with this...but have seen it in an older pet.  The eyeball looks like a marble with a cloudy sky in it. What you are seeing are cataracts.  And yes, they do affect the person’s (or pet’s) ability to see. 


It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!! (Can you hear the Christmas carol playing in the background?? “It’s the moooost wonderful tiiimmmmeee of the yeeeaaarrrr….”) Unfortunately “the most wonderful time of the year” this year was not in September when the kids went back to school (we all know nothing about that was normal.) And it’s also not yet Christmas...because who knows what that will bring to our lives given that so much of this year has been turned upside down.


Retinal Detachment

Have you ever wondered about eye emergencies?  Or had one yourself?  There are various different kinds and types to be aware of but this one in particular is important to watch out for, because left untreated it can result in permanent vision loss: Retinal Detachment What is it?


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