November is Thyroid Eye Disease Awareness Month: What You Need to Know

As November rolls around, it’s time to shine a light on an often-overlooked condition: Thyroid Eye Disease (TED). This month, we at Ambleside Family Optometry encourage everyone to learn about TED, its symptoms, and the importance of early detection and treatment. Understanding Thyroid Eye Disease Thyroid Eye Disease is an autoimmune condition that affects the…

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Cataract Awareness Month: Understanding and Preventing Vision Loss

June is Cataract Awareness Month, a crucial time to shed light on one of the leading causes of vision impairment and blindness worldwide. At Ambleside Family Optometry, we are dedicated to educating our community about cataracts and the importance of early detection and treatment.

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Myopia Management: A Guide for Parents

Did you know that over one-third of the world’s population has myopia, and this could increase to 50% by 2050. Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common vision condition where objects at a distance appear blurry, while those close-up are seen clearly. It’s prevalent worldwide and can affect children significantly. Recognizing and managing myopia…

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How Photochromic Lenses Can Benefit Your Eyes in All Settings

Have you ever forgotten to take your sunglasses with you when you went outside and found yourself squinting uncontrollably in the sun? It can be uncomfortable to spend time outdoors without proper eye protection, and it can also negatively impact your eyes. If you find this to be a persistent problem, you might want to…

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Do You Need Blue Light Lenses?

Do you use digital devices such as cell phones, tablets, and computers? How long do you spend on these devices each day? Concerns about blue light exposure from digital devices and artificial lighting are growing as they can have a serious impact on your health. In this article, we’ll discuss the dangers of blue light…

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What Causes Headaches In Children?

In this blog, we help you understand headaches in children and the factors that cause them. Make sure your child is protected against the harm that headaches can cause.

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Eating for Your Best Eye Health

Your eyes do a lot for your quality of life, so it’s important to keep them healthy for as long as possible. As you age, your risk of developing common eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) increases, and can lead to potential vision loss.

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Dry Eye – Symptoms, Causes and Relief

Your eyes do a lot for your quality of life, so it’s important to keep them healthy for as long as possible. As you age, your risk of developing common eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) increases, and can lead to potential vision loss.

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The Effects of Screen Time on Children’s Eyes

Your eyes do a lot for your quality of life, so it’s important to keep them healthy for as long as possible. As you age, your risk of developing common eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) increases, and can lead to potential vision loss.

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