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Contact lenses are a great option for correcting your vision so you can go about your day without having to wear cumbersome glasses. Contact lenses can offer wearers the freedom to participate in sports without worrying about damaging their glasses, or they can help people feel more confident in their appearance.    While contact lenses…

Astigmatism is a common condition experienced by many people across Canada. While this condition can be frustrating at times, astigmatism is generally treatable, and the symptoms can be mitigated in several ways. In this article, we’ll explain what astigmatism is, its symptoms and causes, and how it can be treated. What Is Astigmatism? Astigmatism occurs…

Your child’s vision is crucial to their overall development and learning. Early detection and treatment of vision problems can significantly impact their academic performance and quality of life. One of the best ways to ensure optimal eye health for your child is by scheduling regular, annual eye exams.  Not only is it important to have…

Your eyes are more than the windows to the soul. Rather, they are one of the most important organs you have because they allow you to perceive the world around you. Whether you are admiring an abstract painting or checking your blind spot while driving, you have your eyes to thank for enabling you to…

Although we tend to take them for granted, our eyes are hard at work every day from the second we wake up in the morning to the moment we fall asleep at night. With the help of our eyes, we can take in information about movement, depth, direction, and colour in the world around us. …

Of course, we think of sunglasses as a summer accessory. But they’re also useful during the winter when we can’t see as much of the sun during our daily routines. Wearing sunglasses in the winter is just as important as wearing them in the summer. Snow and ice can reflect light into your eyes and…

Getting glasses and/or contact lenses alone won’t solve all of your vision problems. Vision therapy is an individualized treatment program prescribed by a doctor of optometry to help improve these conditions, which include strabismus (crossed eyes) and amblyopia (lazy eye). In this blog, we’ll shed light on vision therapy and take a look at what it can do for you.