Myopia, or nearsightedness, often begins in childhood—and parents may notice their child’s prescription changing more quickly than expected. That’s where myopia control comes in. At Discover Eyecare, we offer 2 proven options to help manage progression: MiSight® contact lenses and MiyoSmart® spectacle lenses. Here’s what you need to know about how each works—and how to […]
As the school year gets into full swing, your child is spending more time on reading, homework, and screen-based learning. When kids spend hours reading, doing homework, or using screens, their eyes are working overtime up close. We often chat with parents who wonder if all this schoolwork could affect their child’s vision, making regular […]
Lazy eye, also known as amblyopia, is commonly considered a childhood issue, but adults can develop it as well. The most common cause of amblyopia in adults is a childhood onset that was never treated or resolved. This means the person had amblyopia as a child, but it either wasn’t diagnosed or properly treated. As […]
If you or a loved one has myopia (nearsightedness), it’s natural to wonder whether your vision might improve as you get older. After all, many aspects of our health evolve with age—could eyesight be one of them? The short answer is: Myopia typically does not improve with age. Instead, it stabilizes or may continue to […]
Sinus infections can cause uncomfortable symptoms—congestion, facial pressure, or persistent headaches—but many people don’t realize how closely sinus issues are connected to the eyes. Because your sinuses are located around, behind, and under your eyes, it’s not unusual for a sinus infection to lead to blurry vision, eye pressure, tearing, or even swelling. But it’s […]
If you’ve noticed that your vision has become blurry, hazy, or dim, the problem might not be your glasses. These changes could point to cataracts—a common condition that affects many people as they age. Cataracts often develop slowly, making early symptoms like blurry vision, sensitivity to light, faded colours, and poor night vision easy to […]
Broken blood vessels on the eye can result from eye disease or injury. It may also be caused by increased blood pressure. Although the condition may not affect your sight, patients should still contact us for emergency eye care. It’s better to be cautious to protect your eye health. […]
Virtual reality headsets don’t cause direct damage to your eyes, though they can cause eye fatigue and other symptoms if not used in moderation, and young children may be more susceptible. […]
Just as high blood pressure can adversely impact various parts of our body, especially the heart, high eye pressure can likewise spell trouble for our eyes, amplifying the risk of numerous complications. High eye pressure happens when the fluid in your eye doesn’t drain properly, causing a buildup that can put stress on the optic […]
When it comes to glasses, the price can vary drastically, and it often raises the question: what exactly are you paying for? Cheap glasses might seem like a great deal at first, but they often compromise quality, fit, and durability. More expensive eyewear, on the other hand, can offer better lenses, materials, coatings, warranties, and […]
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